14.0 SUMMARY OF TRACK ASSESSMENT

Tracks included in this track assessment are defined on maps attached at the end of the assessment table. Maps are draft only and may be subject to some inaccuracy which will be rectified for the final Policy. Several trails which Council does not recognise as formal tracks have been included, particularly on Mount Victoria and Tinakori Hill. Reference to these trails will be removed when the final Policy is completed.

SUBURB, AREA, TRACK TRACK DESCRIPTION CAPABILITY FOR MULTI-USE PHYSICAL CAPABILITY OF TRACK LAND STATUS DIFFICULTY LEVEL POLICY-OPEN, CLOSED, SEASONAL SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
NORTHERN SUBURBS
1. BROKEN HILL RESERVE
  • Ohariu Valley Road to Chastudon Place and Landfill Access Road
4WD track for most of its length except for a wide walking track from Chastudon Place to first intersection Excellent ExcellentJoint WCC and PCC

Subject to 1983 Deed vesting joint management and control.

AllUnknown at this stage. Agreement between WCC, PWC and WRC required Not applicable
  • Valley Floor Track from Ohariu Road
Indistinct track over open valley floor with short steep climbs in upper valley Excellent FairJoint WCC and PCC

Subject to 1983 Deed vesting joint management and control.

AllUnknown at this stage. Agreement between WCC, PWC and WRC required Not applicable
  • Loop Track from lower Landfill Access Road
Benched road following hill contour GoodGood Joint WCC and PCC

Subject to 1983 Deed vesting joint management and control.

AllUnknown at this stage. Agreement between WCC, PWC and WRC required Not applicable
2. SETON NOSSITER PARK
  • Track between Bushland Grove and Mark Avenue
Wide track following valley floor for most of its length with numerous stream crossings. Excellent FairReserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 AllOpen

Open to events

Directional signage

Moderate maintenance

  • Track from Newlands College to intersection with Bushland Grove / Mark Avenue Track
Narrow, steep track running down ridgeline PoorPoor Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 Not applicable Closed

Open to events

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes
SUBURB, AREA, TRACK TRACK DESCRIPTION CAPABILITY FOR MULTI-USE PHYSICAL CAPABILITY OF TRACK LAND STATUS DIFFICULTY LEVEL POLICY-OPEN, CLOSED, SEASONAL SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
3. KHANDALLAH PARK
  • Northern Walkway between Simla Crescent and Truscott Avenue (excluding section included in track between Sirsi Crescent and Mt. Kau Kau)
Track following ridgeline between Simla Crescent and Truscott Avenue. FairFair Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 Not applicable Closed.

No events May to September (except national or international events)

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes
  • Truscott Street Loop
Narrow track through forest canopy between Northern Walkway and Truscott Avenue PoorPoor Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 Not applicable Closed

No events May to September (except national or international events)

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes
  • Sirsi Crescent north to link with Northern Walkway and Mount Kau Kau
Single track onto 4WD track then wide open grassy route Excellent ExcellentReserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 AllOpen except August to October because of lambing

No events August to October because of lambing

Signage indicating seasonal closure

Moderate maintenance

  • Other link tracks
Steep, single bush tracks Poor Poor Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 Not applicable Closed

No events May to September (except national or international events)

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes
  • Rifle Range Road to Mount Kau Kau
Private sealed road Dangerous ExcellentNZ Broadcasting easement over private land Intermediate Private land. Landowner will not allow general access. Permission must be sought. Not applicable
  • Chartwell Drive to Mount Kau Kau
4WD track past Wilton substation along ridgeline to Mount Kau Kau Excellent ExcellentPrivate land.

Ridgeline W.C.C unsurveyed

Intermediate Private land. Access difficult. Permission must be sought. Not applicable
CENTRAL WELLINGTON
4. TINAKORI HILL
  • Ridgeline Track - Orangi Kaupapa Road to Weld Street
Unsealed Road Excellent ExcellentTown Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 AllOpen

Open to events

Directional signage

Moderate maintenance

SUBURB, AREA, TRACK TRACK DESCRIPTION CAPABILITY FOR MULTI-USE PHYSICAL CAPABILITY OF TRACK LAND STATUS DIFFICULTY LEVEL POLICY-OPEN, CLOSED, SEASONAL SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
  • Central Track (Northern Walkway section between St. Mary Street and Weld Street)
Single bush track Good to fair Variable between good and poor Town Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 Not applicable Closed

No events May to September (except national or international events)

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes

Walkway maintenance

  • Other link tracks
Narrow, winding bush tracks PoorPoor Town Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 Not applicable Closed

No events May to September (except national or international events)

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes

Minimum maintenance

5. PRINCE OF WALES PARK Complex track network of varying width Good to poor FairTown Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 Beginner to intermediate Open

Open to events

Directional signage
6. CENTRAL PARK Complex track network of varying width Excellent Excellent to poor Town Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 Intermediate Open

Open to events

Directional signage
WESTERN SUBURBS
7. SOUTH KARORI RESERVE AREAS (EX IVANOFF AND FLETCHER LAND) 4WD tracks servicing Transpower transmission towers Excellent ExcellentWCC land AllOpen

Open to events

New acquisition. Significant signage required

Moderate maintenance

8. KARORI RESERVOIR
  • Wrights Hill to Wind Turbine
Wide perimeter firebreak Excellent ExcellentCombination WCC and WRC land AllOpen

Open to events

Safety and directional signage

Moderate maintenance

  • Wind Turbine to Highbury Road entrance ("Roller Coaster")
Wide, steep perimeter firebreak. Good to fair Excellent Combination WCC and WRC land AllOpen

Open to events

Safety and directional signage

Moderate maintenance

  • Bush Tracks
Narrow, steep, with poor drainage PoorPoor Combination WCC and WRC land Not applicable Closed

Closed to events

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes
SUBURB, AREA, TRACK TRACK DESCRIPTION CAPABILITY FOR MULTI-USE PHYSICAL CAPABILITY OF TRACK LAND STATUS DIFFICULTY LEVEL POLICY-OPEN, CLOSED, SEASONAL SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
9. WAIMAPIHI TRACKS
  • Highbury Road to Holloway Road via Brosnahan Terrace
Steep, narrow and winding track through bush PoorPoor Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977 Not applicable Closed

No events May to September (except national or International events)

Directional signage

Minimum maintenance

  • Ashton Fitchett Drive to Aro Street and Holloway Road
Track of variable width and slope, partly through bush and partly over open ground PoorFair Reserve subject to the Reserves Act 1977

Crosses private land in several places

Not applicable Closed

No events May to September (except national or international events)

Events will not be allowed without written permission of private landowners

Directional signage

Minimum maintenance

SOUTHERN SUBURBS AND MOUNT VICTORIA
10. SOUTHERN WALKWAY
  • Oriental Bay to Palliser Road
Single track through pines Fair to poor Good in places, fair overall Town Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 Not applicable Closed

no events May to September (except for national or international events)

Signage indicating closed to mountain bikes

Walkway maintenance

  • Mt. Victoria Palliser Road to Mt. Victoria Tunnel
Complex track network through pines. Tracks of varying width and slope. GoodGood Town Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 AllOpen

no events May to September (except for national or international events)

Directional signage

Walkway maintenance on parts

  • Mt. Victoria / Hataitai Park Mt. Victoria Tunnel to Constable Street
Several tracks of variable width GoodGood Town Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 AllOpen

Open to events

Directional signage

Walkway maintenance on parts

  • Crawford Road to Manchester Street
Several tracks and roads of variable width through pines Excellent ExcellentTown Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 AllOpen

Open to events

Directional signage

Walkway maintenance on parts

SUBURB, AREA, TRACK TRACK DESCRIPTION CAPABILITY FOR MULTI-USE PHYSICAL CAPABILITY OF TRACK LAND STATUS DIFFICULTY LEVEL POLICY-OPEN, CLOSED, SEASONAL SIGNAGE AND MAINTENANCE
  • Manchester Street to Houghton Bay Road
Generally wide open areas and 4WD tracks. Stepped by the zoo. Excellent ExcellentTown Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 AllOpen

Open to events

Directional signage

Walkway maintenance on parts

  • Sinclair Park
Wide 4WD track Excellent ExcellentTown Belt subject to the Town Belt Deed 1873 AllOpen

Open to events

Directional signage

Walkway maintenance

11. HAWKINS HILL / TE KOPAHOU
  • Wind turbine to Hawkins Hill and radar
Sealed road Excellent ExcellentAirways Corporation road in the form of an easement over WCC land AllOpen

Open to events

OSH signage
  • Hawkins Hill to Red Rocks (cycle out via road to quarry)
Undulating 4WD track with very steep finish Excellent ExcellentWCC owned Intermediate -Expert Open

Open to events

Not applicable

Minimum maintenance

  • Hawkins Hill to Happy Valley Tip Road ("Tip Track")
Steep 4WD drive track emerging on Happy Valley Road beside tip. Excellent ExcellentPart WCC PUN Commissioning (Solid Waste) and part Lands Commissioning Intermediate - Expert Open

Open to events

Not applicable

Minimum maintenance

  • Hawkins Hill to Te Kopahou and Sinclair Head
4WD track then narrower track with steep finish to Sinclair Head Excellent ExcellentPart WCC Lands Commissioning and part private land. Intermediate - Expert Open

Open to events

Not applicable

Minimum maintenance