The Waimairi Walkway is a 2.5km walk in the riverside and rural landscape around the Groynes and Belfast.
| Start | Groynes car park, off Johns Road (SH1) |
|---|---|
| Finish | Darroch street reserve |
| Distance | 2.5 km |
| Time | 30 minutes one way |
| Toilets | There are three toilet blocks located across the main Groynes car park and picnic areas |
| Dogs | Prohibited while in the Groynes. On leash while on public footpath. Effective control on track on other side of SH1. There is a dedicated dog park in the Groynes. |
| Description |
The Waimairi Walkway is a flat walk in a riverside and rural landscape. The walk begins at the entrance to the Groynes on Groynes drive and travels along the outside of the park beneath the new motorway before diverging off into the countryside. Passing through Darroch Street Reserve, the walk meets the Otukaikino Track and a circuit back through to the Groynes can be made for a 5km walk. |
Walking tracks
Shared use
Connecting tracks
Closed
Parking
Bus stop
Toilets
Water fountains
Accessible tracks
Challenging feature
Entry and exit point
Point of interest
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