AGM 8th November
Everyone is welcome to our AGM on 8th November
The Hawea River Bridge Ramp – An Update.
This time last year Bikevember and the Trust set up a givealittle page to raise funds to build a ramp for the Hawea Swing bridge to improve access for cyclists and other users. A idea of what it may look like is pictured below A total of $2,760 was raised via the site. The project […]
A Bridge over the Clutha near the Outlet?
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is seeking public feedback on the concept of a cycle/footbridge over the Clutha River just downstream from the Outlet. This would provide a key new link in the Upper Clutha track network, giving easy access to Dublin Bay and the Deans Bank Tracks. It could also provide a great option […]
No guaranteed public access through Hunter Valley Station
Widespread disappointment regarding the Hunter Valley station sale decision by the Overseas Investment Office stems from the fact there will be no guaranteed access up the northern side of Lake Hawea into the Hunter Valley, according to Upper Clutha Tracks Trust chair Grant Fyfe. “The decision means the access up the lakeside route is only […]
Hunter Valley Station – Walking Access Commission Submission to Office of Overseas Investment
A Good Deal? The Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of Hunter Valley Station to an overseas investor on 9th February. The Trust was one of the consulted parties. Attached is the submission that was made by the Walking Access Commision, after consulation with 10 local and national groups. CMS 3200 Hunter Valley Station […]
Bike’vember Hawea River Bridge Ramp Fundraiser.
Help build a bike/wheelchair ramp for the Hawea River Bridge Bike’vember and the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust are raising funds to build a ramp for this bridge to improve access for cyclists and wheelchair users. The project has the support of the Department Of Conservation and Queenstown Lakes District Council, and a budget of $40,000. Any […]
Motatapu River Track
The Motatapu River Track is the latest addition to the Upper Clutha Tracks Network. It starts from the west end of the Motatapu Road near Glendhu Bay and follows the Motatapu River downstream to the Mt Aspiring Road just past the Rocky Hill Track. The track is formed to a simple standard and can be […]
A ride down the Newcastle Track
A 2 minute video ride along the Newcastle Track http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg7cZ3xoZgA&list=PLtQDir__hYe-w1cgP02mz7jQwoR41tgWz&feature=player_embedded Combine it with the Upper Clutha River Track to make a great loop ride from Albert Town
Newcastle Track
Newcastle Track Opened on 8th December 2012 The new track is 14km long and runs on the true left of the Clutha River from the Hawea River Swing Bridge at Albert Town to near the Red Bridge at Luggate. , It creates a great loop track in conjunction with the Upper Clutha River Track. The […]
AGM – 17th October 2012
Six years of achievement Our annual general meeting will be held at 7.pm on Wednesday 17th October at the Print It Community Room on Brownston St Wanaka. Everyone is welcome to join us as we celebrate six years of achievement and discuss ideas for new projects. Our current projects the Newcastle Track and the Luggate […]
