Kaniere Water Race Walkway
The walkway follows a historic power station water race as it twists and turns along the edge of a scenic reserve.
The walkway starts at the Landing at the northern edge of Lake Kaniere and ends at Kennedy Creek on the Hokitika-Lake Kaniere Road.
The walkway contains two distinct sections:
Lake Kaniere to Wards Road
This track section is walking track and a Grade 2 mountain bike ride. It is part of the West Coast Wilderness Trail (which then follows Wards Road rather than continuing the along the water race).
Expect a wide (around 1.5 m) track with a good surface. It is mostly flat with a few gentle inclines. All stream crossings are bridged.
The track follows a working water race and there are drop offs in places, so keep an eye on children.
Wards Road to Kennedys Creek Road
This track section is a more challenging tramping and biking experience. It is a Grade 4: Advanced to Grade 5: Expert mountain bike ride and is not part of the Wilderness Trail.
You can expect:
- a narrow (less than 0.8m) track
- a rough and uneven track surface, with tree roots and rocks
- steep drops beside the track s
- steps that you will have to carry your bike up and down.