Waimakariri River Regional Park - Trail Bike Riding brochure
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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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 Kaiapoi t Rd Harrs Rd Rd ain Rd Ch rth y torwa H No o ern M d sR ard Ta ylo rs Rd eyw Rd in Ma s on North Diversion yn Ba Rd NORTH BANK Willia d dR Islan ille re Rd h Ey Sout Tw o ms S Rd ain Tw o ev h Eyr e Rd The use and ongoing maintenance of these facilities are in your hands so please follow these rules. • Ensure your motorcycle is in good safe working order nd Sout • Follow the directional indicator markers. • Wear safety gear, boots and helmet d • Carry a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and cell phone, and always ride with a buddy or onlooker. Safety Rules: Rd Ma Ch • Muffler systems must be rated to a maximum of 90 decibels Only road registered and warranted vehicles should be on the park roads. Tram No 10 R Road rules apply on the publicly accessible roads and tracks throughout the Waimakariri River Regional Park. E14/97 4232 welcome to bring a portable gas BBQ. Rd Belfast Rd No rth Rd Ma in n oh J McLeans Island Rd oast Rd Rd Ha rtons rew Christchurch Airport Catte Old W est C Wee do ns R o Thom ss R d psons e Rd s Intak The Groynes Marshland Rd Haul Rd Downs Rd SOUTH BANK oo dR QEII Dr d Cr sley Rus Rd Buc han West Coast Rd Waimakariri River Regional Park Open Trail Bike Areas ans t Av e i nu Rd ial pa Pa oast Rd or Old W est C dS for em an M Rd No Trail Bikes Riverbed – No Trail Bikes 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 Rd H • Stop and give assistance, to a rider down and slow other riders down. d rds a eyw • Only pass if it is safe to do so y torwa • Check track clear when moving on or off racing line th R • Ride anticlockwise on all tracks Nor d yre R th E Sou o ern M North • Ride on the track that suits your age and ability Ta y lo Rd Kaiapoi Island 3km Enduro Track Learners Area Motor Cross Trials Area ns Rd rs Ba yn o Kaiapoi Island Motor Cross Park Flat Tracks Baynons Brake Horse Park Kaiapoi Island Motor Cross Park 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. Old W est C Haul Rd Wee do ns R Catte oss Thom Rd rtons Rd psons R d McLeans Island Rd oast Rd Open Trail Bike Areas No Trail Bikes Proposed development for picnicking and walking Quad Bike Area