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The New Zealand Cycleway Project
The National Cycleway Project is a New Zealand government co-funded initiative to build and operate a network of 'Great Rides' cycle routes through the country. On 14 May 2009, the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key, announced that the Budget would allocate $50 million over three years for the New Zealand Cycleway Project. This exciting new tourist attraction has been inspired by the success of existing New Zealand bike trails, such as the Otago Central Rail Trail.
The New Zealand Cycleway Market Research Report is now available.
New Cycleway Research Report now available
New Zealand’s cycling market has the potential to more than double the amount of money tourists spend annually – from $320 million to $640 million.
That’s according to a new market research report released by the Ministry of Tourism today.
The report says this estimate is heavily dependent on New Zealand getting the product (cycle tourism) right, providing safe trails with good support services and amenities - including accommodation and information – and investing strongly in marketing the entire experience.
* Download the full report (PDF 4.2MB, 119 pages)
New Zealand Cycleway Quick Start Tracks
Prime Minister John Key has named seven potential cycleway routes that construction could start on this summer. In a speech to Local Government New Zealand Mr Key said the Government had set aside $9 million from the $50 million New Zealand Cycleway Fund for projects earmarked for a ‘Quick Start’.
Cycleway Project Updates are available from The Ministry of Tourism, New Zealand website: here
Christchurch-Little River RailtrailMore than half of 45 km-long Christchurch to Little River Railtrail from Hornby (Christchurch) to Little River on the Banks Peninsula is now open. The first section, a 20km stretch of the Railtrail between Motukarara and Catons Bay, near Little River, opened on 28 May 2006. This section of the Railtrail runs on the old preserved railway embankment. read more
Otago Central Rail Trail
The Otago Central Rail Trail, first opened in February 2000 is the longest Rail Trail in New Zealand at 150km. The historic central Otago Rail trail and the dramatic backdrop of the Maniototo Plains makes for an amazing cycling experience. |
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