Waimakariri River Regional Park - Trail Bike Riding brochure

Motor Cross, Quad Bikes & Trail Biking
Park Notices
If you see smoke or fire call 111 immediately and leave the
park. Large open areas which have short green grass are
We update our Parks Notices regularly with the changes
that occur in the Regional Park. These changes can be
safe places in a fire emergency.
weather, tree harvesting or river engineer works related.
BBQs – Only gas BBQs are permitted. They may only be
Please go to our website to find the most current
used where there is a minimum of two metres clearance
updates: www.ecan.govt.nz/parks
to any dry vegetation.
Facebook
Water safety – The Park’s many swimming spots are great
during summer, however they can be dangerous.
Environment Canterbury Parks has a Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/Ecan.Parks
Pick your spots carefully and check for risks each time
This also has regular updates for all our park users. Photos
you swim there.
get uploaded here regularly so come and have a look.
For up-to-date information about water safety
Trail bike emailing list
please refer to the Water Safety New Zealand
Beware of rapidly
changing river levels
website: www.watersafety.org.nz
We periodically email updates to motor cross, trials and
quad bike riders.
Traffic – Remember road rules apply outside the Kaiapoi
If you would like to be added to this list please contact
Island Motor Cross park. This includes having your bike
Environment Canterbury Customer Services and ask to
registered and warranted.
be added to the trail bike emailing list.
Be safe and enjoy your ride!
For up-to-date river and flood
information call the Environment
Canterbury River Report 24 hour
information line on 0900 74837
(charges apply).
Email: ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz
Caring for your Park
Safety
Dogs – Dogs are permitted but must be under
Flooding – All of the trail bike areas are within the
Environment Canterbury
PO Box 345 Christchurch
P: 03 353 9007 or
0800 324 636
control at all times. It is your responsibility to
main channel of the Waimakariri River. River levels
remove dog waste.
sometimes rise rapidly after North West winds and the
tracks sometimes flood.
Native vegetation – Do not remove, disturb
Dirty water on tracks should never be entered – flooding
or harm any plants or animals.
may have altered the tracks making them unsafe, and
Email: ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz
www.ecan.govt.nz
No fires – Do not light any fires. You are
water may be deeper than it looks.
Please look out for signage and follow any diversions.
Rubbish – Take home all rubbish you and
Fire – Fire is a constant threat within our Parks. The lighting
of fires is strictly prohibited.
recycle where possible.
To Rangiora
Trail Riding Rules
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The use and ongoing maintenance of
these facilities are in your hands so
please follow these rules.
• Ensure your motorcycle is in good
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and cell phone, and always ride with
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maximum of 90 decibels
Only road registered and warranted
vehicles should be on the park roads.
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Road rules apply on the publicly
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the Waimakariri River Regional Park.
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welcome to bring a portable gas BBQ.
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Riverbed –
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Proposed development
for picnicking and walking
Bottle Lake
Forest Park
NORTH BANK – Kaiapoi Island Motor Cross Park
The Kaiapoi Island Motor Cross Park consists of
40ha of tracks, jumps and a learner’s area.
It has been created for those who like to ride formed
circuits in a safe environment and to cater for all
ability levels.
Park Rules
Track Maintenance
Please ensure you follow the Park rules outlined in the Trail
Bike Code of Conduct which is at the start of most trails in
this area. See main map and below.
This occurs periodically throughout the year.
All tracks in this area are to be ridden anti-clockwise.
Access to the site
Keep an eye on notice boards, signage and our Facebook
page for updates as some work may require closures or
changes to the track layout.
Designated Area
The Kaiapoi Island Motor Cross Park is located on the
north side of the Waimakariri River 3.5 km upstream of
the motorway bridge.
• No marked or actively maintained trails in this zone.
• Standard road rules apply if riding on formed road.
• When riding on stopbanks and groynes ride only on
formed roads and access ramps.
Main
Kaiapoi Island Motor Cross
Safety Rules:
There is around 40km of river berm area between
Diversion Road and Browns Rock, preferred access is
Downs Road. The main map on this brochure shows the
area from Diversion Road to Downs Road but the available
area extends a further 18km west to Browns Rock.
Please note there are:
Riders have been allocated a designated area for use.
Riding at Kaiapoi Island (the area from the gate near Taylors
Road downstream to the Confluence of the Kaiapoi and
Waimakariri River), and Baynons Brake Horse Park (which
extends up to Harrs Road) is prohibited for trail bikes.
The main access to the area is from Taylors Road.
The map below shows how to get to Taylors Road
from SH1 bridge.
North Bank Wilderness Riding
West of Diversion Road
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No Trail Bikes
Tracks
Fences
SOUTH BANK – Destination Trail Riding and Quad Bike Area
Trail bikers have used the South bank
of the Waimakariri River for many
years. This area is still available for
trail biking although there are now
controls in place.
Riding upstream of Intake Road
Riding on the River Bed
There is around 23km of river berm area between Intake
Road and The Gorge available for people to ride.
Birds – Riverbed birds nesting is from mid-August to
January. Please do not ride in open shingle areas during
this time.
Riders using this area must park at Intake Road and head
upstream – there is no downstream access.
The map below clearly shows the
area for designated trail biking on the
South bank. Riders can ride continuously
for 10km upstream, from Haul Road to Weedons Ross
Road and back.
Environment Canterbury Regional Council; Hurunui Dis
Council; Mackenzie District Council; Otago Regional Co
Prohibited areas – the area from the river mouth up to
Haul Road is prohibited for trail bikes.
Trail Maintenance
The marked trails will be maintained a few times a year.
These trails are at a more basic level than the Motor Cross
Park and therefore allowed to be in a more ‘natural’ state.
Riders can also link up with the 8km loop track
that exists on the river berm just upstream of
Weedons Ross Road, making a total of 28km
of maintained trails.
Keep an eye on notice boards, signage and our Facebook
page for updates.
Haul Rd
Quad Bike Area
An area of 35ha is available for quad bike use. The carpark
is on Haul Road 1.2km from McLeans Island Road.
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Open Trail Bike Areas
No Trail Bikes
Proposed development
for picnicking and walking
Quad Bike Area