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Can I collect firewood in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park the public can take dead and fallen wood (as long as has not been placed for river bank protection alongside riverbanks flood protection wor ...
Can I hire bikes at the Waimakariri Regional Park? You are able to hire bikes at the Waimakariri Regional Park. This service is run by an idependent operator. You can call them for more information on 03 348 1738. ...
Can I take materials, such as rocks and sand in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? Rocks can't be taken in the Waimakariri River Regional Park. Rocks have been placed deliberately to protect Christchurch and other urban centres from floods. However the Waimakar ...
Can I walk my dog without a leash anywhere in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park dogs can be walked without a leash as long as they are controlled. However there are following restrictions: Baynons and Poynter Nature Wa ...
Do the Waimakariri River Regional Park rangers work on weekends and after hours? Waimakariri River Regional Park rangers work seven days a week during normal working hours, normally (7.30am to 4.30pm) although start and finish times will vary especially at wee ...
How can I contact the Waimakariri River Regional Park Duty Ranger? A Waimakariri River Regional Park Duty Ranger is available every day of the week during normal working hours (7.30am to 4.30pm). Call 0800 324 636 any time. ...
What are the fishing rules in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? The general fishing rules apply as provided by Fish and Game. Please refer to the Fish and Game website ...
What are the game bird hunting rules in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park, game bird hunting is allowed only in designated areas. There are time restrictions in some locations from dawn to 9am because of conflic ...
What are the whitebait fishing rules in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park the general whitebait fishing rules apply as provided by the Department of Conservation. For more information please contact the Department ...
What facilities are available in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? Following facilities are available in the Waimakariri River Regional Park: 11km of walking track at McLeans Forest and 21km of shared cycle and walking tracks at Kaiapoi Island c ...
What kind of wildlife can I see in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? The Waimakariri River Regional Park is situated in one of the best braided river environments in New Zealand which offers diverse habitats for native and exotic animals ranging fr ...
When are the night gates open in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park night gates are open between:McLeans Island & Coutts Island Winter: 7am – 7pm Summer (daylight saving): 7am – 10pm ...
Where are night gates located in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? There are currently night gates in the lower portion of the Waimakariri River Regional Park from Miners Bank Road downstream. There are 6 nightgates on the south bank of the rive ...
Where can I camp in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? There are no camping facilities provided in the Waimakariri River Regional Park. Short term camping for up to three consecutive nights only is permitted west of Chattertons Road ...
Where can I get a key for the Waimakariri River Regional Park night gates? Only anglers with a current fishing license can get keys for the Waimakariri River Regional Park night gates. The key is valid for 12 months and then swapped at no cost annually o ...
Where can I go mountain biking in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? Cycling in the Waimakariri River Regional Park is permitted on designated cycling tracks or shared cycle-walkways. There is a 15km purpose built, one-way mountain bike track, s ...
Where can I go walking in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park there is a 11km walking track at McLeans Forest and 16km of shared cycle and walking tracks at Kaiapoi Island. Kaiapoi Island offers also a ...
Where can I go with my four-wheel drive vehicle in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park four-wheel drive vehicles are permitted in most of the river bed with some restrictions from McLeans Island east. These areas are fenced.Th ...
Where can I hire mountain bikes at McLeans Island? 'On Your Bike' is a company that hires mountain bikes. They are based at the McLeans Island car park. They hire bikes for kids and adults and have refreshment facilities available ...
Where can I ride my horse in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? An area for horse riding is available on the south side of the Waimakariri River with access from Dickeys Road. There are two horse clubs at McLeans Island but we are curren ...
Where can I ride my trail bike in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? You can only ride your trail bike in designated areas in the Waimakariri River Regional Park. Following facilities are available: purpose built quad bike and trail bike tracks an ...
Where can I swim in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? Swimming in the Waimakariri River Regional Park is permitted almost anywhere, but swimming is not safe in following areas: downstream of the State Highway 1 bridge because of p ...
Where can we have a picnic in the Waimakariri River Regional Park? In the Waimakariri River Regional Park there are plenty of lovely spots, which are suitable for picnicking. Large areas are provided for this purpose at the McLeans Island, Templa ...

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