Brand new boardwalk benefits all

A new shared path and boardwalk has been completed at one of our holiday hot spots, Kaiteriteri.

Thanks to a successful bid for funding from Central Government, we’ve built a shared path and boardwalk along Martin Farm Road from the intersection of Riwaka Kaiteriteri Road.

This new pathway and boardwalk provides improved access to this area which is extremely popular with riders heading to the Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park.

It gets very busy, especially during the summer months, particularly with boat owners who park their trailers at the mountain bike car park. The new boardwalk now allows much safer access away from traffic along the roadside.

The design also allows people to enjoy the estuary and its wildlife with minimal environmental impact.

This project is another huge win in terms of balancing people with the environment, as it becomes another potential destination for eco-tourism in our region.

The local community also benefits in terms of safety as this boardwalk and footpath means walkers and riders can avoid the narrow, winding road.

Regular riders and walkers say the new safer access between the Kaiteriteri main beach and the Bethany Park area is a fantastic asset.