Sneak preview of Project Tohu trail network!
Mountain bikers, trail runners, walkers, horse riders and paragliders are all invited to get a taste of a new trail network near Arrowtown when it’s unveiled for the first time on a special open weekend.
Queenstown Lakes District Council, alongside lead contractor Te Tapu o Tāne and trail funding partner Tāhuna Ride and Conservation, are delighted to be opening the Project Tohu restoration site gates for the community to experience 12km of new trails before the wider network officially opens next year.
WHEN: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 March (weather permitting)
WHERE: Project Tohu Site, Coronet Forest
Important! To make sure everyone enjoys the day safely there are specific times that trails will be open to different user groups, and guidelines for how these groups access the site. See outlined below or head to the webpage to read all the details including a bunch of FAQs:
https://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/council-projects/project-tohu-trail-network/
Horse riders are welcome between 7.00am-11.00am on the 7 and 8 March. Parking and access is permitted via Alan Reids Road off Malaghans Road for Horse riders only
Walkers, trail runners and paragliders are welcome between 7.00am-6.00pm on the 7 and 8 March. Parking and trail access is via Flight Park at 792 Malaghans Road.
Bikers are welcome between 12.00pm-6.00pm on the 7 and 8 March. Parking and trail access is via Flight Park at 792 Malaghans Road.
Dogs are welcome but must be on lead at all times. This is for the safety of all trail users and due to Pindone poison being used as a pest control method on the site.
Those travelling to the site are encouraged to go via the Wharehuanui trail or to carpool with friends.
Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Queenstown.