Little River Railtrail

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1 Cycling

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Little River Rail Trail - Christchurch

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Distance: currently just over 30km, it will be 45km when fully completed

The Little River Rail Trail is a community project and when fully completed will run 45km from Hornby in Christchurch to Little River on Banks Peninsula. This route follows much of the old railway line that was last used in the 1960s. There are a number of entry points into the railtrail, accessed off the Christchurch to Akaroa highway.

Currently the completed sections include the 20km from Motukarara to Little River (opposite the Little River Railway Station) and the 11km from Hornby to Lincoln. The rest is still under construction.

The Railtrail is open to both walkers and cyclists, please note though that dogs and horses are strictly forbidden.

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Organisation

DOC Canterbury

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Banks Peninsula

Categories

Walking
Cycling
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-43.7745805020123

172.789199256897

Latitude
-43.7745805020123
Longitude
172.789199256897

Feature	Value	Info
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours Can be completed in sections	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours Can be completed in sections
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk Watch out for cyclists as well!	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk Watch out for cyclists as well!
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond 45km when fully completed	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond 45km when fully completed
DOC Track Category	Walking track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Walking track Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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4.0/5

The rail trail is flat and straight for slot if the time but close to little river it winds around the lake.
Shade from sun and if you are lucky there's no lake flys. You can start in little river and if you stay the campground is 4km from the start. Nice and easy but depends on the wind. Enjoy.

Reviewed about 3 years ago

Marcus
4.5/5

I'm no cyclist but walked the short section between Little River and Caton's Bay.
on a hot day, taking care to defer to cyclists, who seemed pleasantly suprised by my courtesy. It is a delightful walk full of wild flowers, shady trees including English Oak and a bird watching heaven. I wish I'd had more time, but it was my last hours in NZ. A lovely area that I'd like to revisit and explore more.

Reviewed over 14 years ago

Helen T
5.0/5

Fantastic Cycle way-flat-picturesque

Reviewed almost 15 years ago

Dave Bugden