The Little River Railway was built in 1886 for the transport of timber and wool. It closed in 1962. In 2006 the railway was converted to a dedicated cycle track and is now known as the Christchurch Little River Rail Trail.
Skirting the massive flanks of the ancient volcanoes which make up Banks Peninsula, the Little River Rail Trail hugs the shoreline of a vast lagoon Te Waihora or Lake Ellesmere, and it's smaller twin Lake Forsyth. Some of the highlights include stunning views of the Southern Alps and wide vast landscape of the Canterbury Plans. The Little River Rail Trail is abundant with wildlife and around a thousand years of human history. While the Little River Rail Trail is being developed in stages, the first 21km stretch between Motukarara and Little River is available for riding.
Natural High offer a choice of options for discovering the Little River Rail Trail, from bike hire and transfers, guided tours and self guided tours. We have the expert knowledge to make your bicycle adventure along the Christchurch - Little River Rail Trail enjoyable!
Eels/Tuna were a staple in the Maori settlers diet; taken throughout the year in woven traps - hinaki - or with baited lines. Smoked and dried, they formed this region's major trading item.
"We might be just further away than down under
but the world is small and life is short, make the most of life and have
something to talk about in the old people's home later in life."
