Hurunui Trails

WALKING & RIDING IN THE HURUNUI

If you’re looking for recreational trails in the Hurunui District, you can visit https://www.hurunuitrails.org.nz

If you have an idea for a trail or would like to support the Trust, you can!

The Trust champions the Hurunui District Council’s Walking & Riding Strategy, and with community support works to identify and facilitate the creation of new trail infrastructure.

Hurunui Trails Our Trails The Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail gives riders and walkers the opportunity to experience close up world-class vineyards, historic farms and the beauty that is the Waipara Valley. The trail is currently 7km long and weaves through working vineyards and farms, accessing cellar doors and res...

📣 WAIPARA VALLEY TRAIL 📣

Thanks to the generosity of local families, business, and the wider community, the Hurunui Trails Trust is close to raising the total funds needed to complete the Waipara Valley Trail.

The 7km loop for walkers and cyclists requires a bridge to be built over Omihi Creek in order to avoid SH1.

Thanks to the dedication of a small fundraising team, a whooping $175,000 has been secured. 🙌

For the bridge to be completed ahead of Summer for local community and visitors to enjoy, a further $80,000 is required.

If you would like to support, or find out more, you can visit https://givealittle.co.nz/org/hurunuitrails

Our trust is looking for a new treasurer! Please let us know if you would like to volunteer and help our community build great trails in the Hurunui! It’s a great cause. Send a DM for any questions.

An incredible day fundriaisng at Scargill Gold Club on Friday - the team raised almost 22k to help build the Omihi Creek Bridge to finish the Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail. Thank you to Pete and Jamie and Mike for all your efforts.

Help us fundraise for a bridge to finish the Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail! $20 of each ticket goes to the bridge fund. Tickets include, burgers, hand cut chips, a glass of wine or beer on arrival and an evening of music played by fine DJs! Come on out - see bus option too. Tickets at Black Estate Wines https://blackestate.co.nz/event/burgers-beats-for-a-bridge/

We're looking for a local person to help us w**d whack and maintain the Waipara Valley Trail. Please DM us if you are interested for part time work through the year, especially in Spring and Summer.

Great to see this historic pub open again just in time for the summer. On the Hurunui Heartland Cycle Way it is worthy a stop to give the legs a break, rehydrate and refuel!

The Hurunui Hotel The Hurunui Hotel has been serving our guests since 1868. Recently renovated, the bar and restaurant features a great range of food and drinks for you to enjoy.

Hurunui Trails Trust held its year-end meeting last week, tackling a range of issues, establishing to-do lists and lots of enthusiasm for ongoing trail development and safety improvements for all.

Come and join the locals - enjoy a catch up, drink and snacks. The forecast is sun and there will be a raffle to help our fundraising efforts for the construction of the Omihi Creek bridge to complete the loop on the Waipara Valley Vineyard Trail!

Locals Night – October 17th
Join us from 4–8pm for a relaxed evening with friends and locals. We’re offering locals’ rates on drinks, and there’ll be a raffle to help raise funds for the Waipara Wine Trail Bridge fundraiser.

No bookings needed – just bar service and a snacks menu available. We look forward to seeing you there!

New signs for the Waipara Valley Trail in time for spring!