QUEENSTOWN TRAIL NEWS

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +1300

QUEENSTOWN TRAIL DEVELOPMENT WELL ADVANCED - What a view from the Twin Rivers Trail down the Kawarau River!
Progress on three out of four new sections of the 90km Queenstown Trail is well underway and moving rapidly. The countdown is on to the official opening... watch this space for the date!!!

SLOPEHILL ROAD EXTENSION
The Slopehill Road trail extension which offers an appealing diversion through rural land, alongside a picturesque stream is not quite finished but can be biked and walked. The trail which includes a small bridge has been developed over DOC leasehold land and our thanks to the local farmers and DOC staff for allowing it to happen.

Arrow River Trail

ARROW RIVER CENTENNIAL LOOP WALK EXTENSION
The extension to the Centennial Loop Walk, on the true left of the Arrow River is nearing completion. A 20 metre bridge which crosses the river and will give access to a loop to Centennial Avenue, is currently being installed and once open will offer another exciting alternative for walkers and bikers. As part of this project we have uncovered the ruins of an original goldminer’s cottage which will add to the historic interest en route.

Stunning avenue of willows border the trail

TWINS RIVERS TRAIL PROGRESSING
The Twin Rivers Trail, starting at the restored Lower Shotover Bridge and traversing along the true left of the Shotover and Kawarau Rivers to Morven Ferry Road, is also well advanced. We appreciate that people have heeded notices not to use the trail from Hayes Creek Bridge to Morven Ferry Road, which crosses working farms, until it is officially launched in September.

SLIP BLOWOUT
A slip above the Arrow River Trail near the Kawarau Bungy Bridge, has needed urgent attention to stabilise and protect the trail. Unfortunately this is unbudgeted work, and makes fundraising to cover the shortfall for the Queenstown Trail itself as well as unplanned remedial work, even more significant.

A bonus on this section of the Arrow River Trail has been the discovery of an original culvert installed when the track operated as the main route into Queenstown in the 1860s.

Significant retaining work!

Despite signs saying keep out, some cyclists and walkers are trespassing over trails under construction and going on private farmland disturbing animals. This is particularly serious for the three working farms between Morven Ferry Road and Hayes Creek and must stop. The farm owners and the Trust have worked very hard together to get a trail along the most spectacular parts of their properties and we have given our word that this part of the trail will not be open until September 2012. Please respect the signs and the landowner undertakings. Despite signs saying keep out, some cyclists and walkers are trespassing over trails under construction and going on private farmland disturbing animals. This is particularly serious for the three working farms between Morven Ferry Road and Hayes Creek and must stop. The farm owners and the Trust have worked very hard together to get a trail along the most spectacular parts of their properties and we have given our word that this part of the trail will not be open until September 2012. Please respect the signs and the landowner undertakings.

Associate Tourism Minister Visits the Queenstown Trails

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:30:00 +1300

Newly appointed Associate Minister of Tourism, Chris Tremain (right) in front of one of the suspension bridges being built over the Arrow River with Chairman Terry Stevens and Kaye Parker.

Check out spectacular Gibbston River Trail

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:33:36 +1300

What a jewel in The Queenstown Trail. Bring your friends and family - mountain bike or walk and enjoy award winning wine and food at the many cafes along the trail. What could be better?

35,000 Users Per Year on Stunning Lake Hayes Trail

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:32:45 +1300

With views like this, we can all understand why! Why not combine your cycle or walk with a lazy lunch at Amisfield Vineyard or Walnut Cottage?

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QUEENSTOWN TRAIL NEWS

Associate Tourism Minister Visits the Queenstown Trails

Check out spectacular Gibbston River Trail

35,000 Users Per Year on Stunning Lake Hayes Trail