Category: Hanmer Trails

Hanmer trails open again

5 March 2024 – very pleased to share the news that with the drop in the fire risk index all the trails in Hanmer are

March 5, 2024 No Comments

Hanmer trails again closed due to fire risk

Monday 26 Feb – the forest managers have informed the trail network that due to fire risk the Hanmer Forest trails north of Jollies Pass

February 26, 2024 No Comments

Hanmer walking and riding trails OPEN again

Yah, great news riders and walkers, the Hanmer trails are again OPEN – please do take the utmost care though, the fire index has dropped

February 8, 2024 No Comments

Fire season

It is hot and dry in North Canterbury meaning the fire risk is very high. Hanmer Springs All trails in Hanmer Forest, north of Jollies

January 25, 2024 No Comments

It’s all happening on the St James

To go with our new bridge for the coming season, the St James Cycle Trail, one of the Nga Haerenga Great Rides, has been vote

May 8, 2023 No Comments

Hanmer Heritage Forest temporary closure

From November 1 for approximately 1 month the walking, cycling and horse trails in the Hanmer Heritage Forest will be closed for logging operations to

October 22, 2021 No Comments

Hanmer trails mostly open

After an intensive week of work there are just a few trails still closed due to the massive windfall recently Check out the Hurunui District

September 17, 2021 No Comments

Hanmer Trails closed for clean up

The Hurunui District Council has advised riders and walkers that due to the wind damage the trail network is closed so staff can safely clear

September 13, 2021 No Comments

St James Cycle Trail Closed

Currently the St James Cycle Trail is CLOSED until further notice. Storms have damaged the McArthur bridge, 36km in, just south of Pool Hut. There

July 30, 2021 No Comments

St James Cycle Trail access closed

Monday 21 June – Due to access road washouts, access to the St James Cycle Trail is currently closed – keep an eye out on

June 21, 2021 No Comments

Hurunui Trails

Our vision is creating a network of trails throughout the Hurunui District – walking or riding. From the East Coast beaches to the inland mountains of the Molesworth and St James, the Hurunui offers every type of experience, whether you are on a bike, a horse, your legs or their substitute!