Environment Canterbury Regional Parks

05/06/2026

Notice to horse park users:

The horse float parking on Weedons Ross Road will be closed for one day on Monday 8th June while machinery is working in the area, preparing the land for replanting, with a detour in place. Please use the Chattertons Road entrance during this time and follow all signage.

04/06/2026

🌏 World Environment Day reminds us that protecting the planet starts close to home. This winter, you can take practical action for the environment right here in Canterbury/Waitaha by volunteering at one of our community planting days. Planting native species helps restore river margins, improves water quality, and supports local biodiversity.

🌱 Join us and be part of the solution with Environment Canterbury
👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/nm5t8bca

📅 Upcoming events:
• Saturday 20 June
• Saturday 18 July
• Saturday 5 September
• Sunday 27 September

Help protect and restore your rivers and parks! Join us this winter for native planting and rubbish clean-up events.

29/05/2026

22/05/2026

Takapō Regional Park – Night shooting notice (Tuesday 26 May)

Contractors will be carrying out a night shoot at Takapō Regional Park on Tuesday 26 May.

For everyone’s safety:

⚠️ Please do not access the park at night (no nighttime walks or rides please).
⚠️ Follow all signage and instructions on site.

These night operations help manage pest species and protect the park’s natural environment.

Thanks for your understanding.

21/05/2026

📆Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity - acting locally for global impact 🌱

Healthy rivers, thriving wildlife, and resilient ecosystems all start with local action. This winter, you can help restore biodiversity in Canterbury/Waitaha by joining one of our community planting days. By planting natives, you’ll be supporting local ecosystems and creating safe habitat for native plants and animals to thrive.
📅 Saturday 20 June
📅 Saturday 18 July
To join us, register here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/nm5t8bca

Environment Canterbury

Help protect and restore your rivers and parks! Join us this winter for native planting and rubbish clean-up events.

15/05/2026

🚧 Heads up horse riders 🚧

A short section (around 350m) of the West Melton Forest horse track at Weedons Ross Road will be temporarily detoured while we install a fence for a new native planting area.

The detour is expected to be in place from late next week (21 or 22 May) for about one week.

Please follow on-site signage.

Thanks for your patience 🌱🐎

12/05/2026

Entries are open for Christchurch’s newest forest event. Join us at McLeans on 5 July. Registration is essential 👇

Register for our brand‑new winter trail run event at McLeans Forest, 5 July. Sign up before 3 June for early bird pricing.

26/04/2026

📢 Baynons Brake – Track Closure 📢

Gravel extraction will resume from the 28th April at Baynons Brake. This means the area shown in red will be closed until further notice. Please follow all signage, it’s there to keep everyone safe.

The good news is the section above the car park remains fully open and ready for you to enjoy.

We know closures aren’t ideal for everyone. We’re doing our best to keep as much of Baynons Brake open as we safely can, while this important work continues behind the scenes.

Keeping everyone safe and making sure the work runs smoothly is our top priority.

Thanks for sticking with us and for your patience 🙏

24/04/2026

🚲 Track closure notice – Kaiapoi Island Trail Bike Hub 🚲

Heads up riders. The jumps track at the Kaiapoi Island Trail Bike Hub will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday.

Please follow the on-site signage while work is underway. All other tracks at the bike hub will remain open as usual.

Thanks for your patience 💚