Hakatere River Trail

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Mountain Biking
  • Horse Riding
  • Dog Friendly
Difficulty
Medium
Length
18.8 km
Journey Time
2-4 hr return
Region
Canterbury
Sub-Region
Ashburton District
Part of the Collection
Ashburton
Track maintained by
Community groups with assistance from ADC

The Hakatere River Trail is an easy 19km riverside trail that follows the north bank of the Ashburton River down to the coast at Hakatere. It is a relatively flat, wide and easy trail catering for both walkers and mountain bikers.

 

The trail has an air of tranquillity and beauty once the township is left behind, as it meanders through riverside willows and past quiet farmland. The rivermouth is an area of dramatic beauty. 

The trail can be traversed in either direction and can be accessed at several points. 

Conditions

How to get here

The Hakatere River Trail starts from a carpark accessed off the western side of State Highway 1 on the northern side of the Ashburton River. From the carpark, ride underneath the SH1 bridge in the direction of the coast. 

There are several entrance and exit points along the trail. These include the ends of Trevors, Milton, Cochranes, River, Wakanui School and Croys Roads.

Transport

Accommodation

Food And Supply

Track Elevation and Map

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More information

We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz.

We recommend trying these online learning tools:

Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel.

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Page last updated: 9/06/2023, 8:30 am