River Walks

A lovely little amble alongside the river. Dedicated to walking only. Take a picnic and enjoy the spoils of the river and mountain views.

Link up to the Ashley Village. pop in and have lunch at the local establishment.

Viewing platform where the Kaiapoi and Waimakariri Rivers meet.

There are 18 km of two way shared trails.

Viewing: Braided River, birdlife, willow forest, ponds.

Keep up to date on track status here.

The Pegasus Trail links Kaiapoi with Waikuku Beach. There are three parts to this trail and each part is separated by roads.

Presently signage is being constructed to aid you on your journey from one part to the next.

Please check the Tuhaitara Coastal Park website for trail updates.

Like the estuarine areas of the Ashley River/Rakahuri and Saltwater Creek, whitebait and
tuna (eels) are found in the Taranaki Stream.

Viewing: Ashley River and mouth, Ashley Estuary. This area is a significant breeding area of migratory birds and is the spawning ground of whitebait (inanga).

The Rakahuri Trail is a fun, two way shared trail that runs alongside the Ashley/Rakahuri River. Within the trail there is a dedicated mountain bike park which has areas of one way riding, offering you the freedom of knowing you have the trail to yourself.  Enjoy the twists, turns and moguls. A great ride for the family and individual. This trail is being continually developed and maintained by North Canterbury Cycling with ECan.

Viewing:
Pine forest blocks, mixed stands of exotic trees including willows and poplar, and pockets of native vegetation that are gradually being restored and enhanced. Ashley River and Ashley Estuary.

Please check Environment Canterbury’s website for track updates here.