Section 1
Waitohi
Picton Elevation - Tuamarino
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Waitohi
Under Construction
Either start or finish your journey with an ice cream on the Picton foreshore! Heading south you'll enjoy the Para Wetlands, the Blue Hole and scenic views.
20.5 kilometers
56 minutes
Gentle climb, sweeping decent, relaxing ride past Blue Hole, Para Wetlands to Tuamarino
Note: There are two short sections open for summer:
Factory Road to the Picton Elevation
This is a short "Out and Back" section with delightful totara stands and a special sweeping trail to the elevation. Take the family and have a wonderful hour or two.
PARK: Park at Factory Road, please do not park at the elevation, crossing the traffic is heinous and it is a private driveway.
Bush Road to the Tuamarino Bridge
A short section north from Bush Road to the Tuamarino River bridge and back.
PARK: There is pleny of parking at the Wairau Affray rest area.
PLEASE NOTE:
The remainder of the Waitohi section is UNDER CONSTRUCTION and therefore closed for your safety. Closed sections are clearly marked with signage. Please respect this, we are extremely fortunate to have generous landowners providing access and one party ignoring signage can ruin this for us all.
Enjoy this trail this summer. Upgraded trail coming in 2025.
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