Want to know the latest on our Regional Parks? This page has news about forthcoming events, plus information about any closures or partial closures of park facilities. The page is checked and updated regularly by our park rangers.
For more information about specific Regional Parks, follow the links on the left hand side of this page.
Updated 3 May 2012
McLeans Forest MTB Tracks
Detour on part of track
Location: McLeans Forest
Dates: From 3 May 2012 to the end of July there is a detour on part of the Mountain bike track due to trees being felled for. Please follow detours in place. To view a map of the detoured track please go to the McLeans forest page of the Environment Canterbury website.
Miners Bank Road Harvesting
Tree felling
Location: End of Miners Bank Road
Harvesting of a block of trees just west of Miners bank Road will be carried out from October through to May. Please respect closures and stay out of the harvest area.
Trail bikers - Forest Harvesting
Trail bike track closed
Location: River Road McLeans Island
Due to the tree harvesting at Minersbank road, there will be no upstream access for trail bikes from miners bank road.
Poynters Nature Walk -Kaiapoi Island
Walking track closed
Location: Kaiapoi Island
Date Closed: Until Further Notice
The Poynters Nature walk is now closed until further notice due to earthquake damage.