Wakatipu Active Travel

Consultation on priority routes in the Whakatipu Active Travel network occurred in 2020-2021. Many of the routes are now under construction. Check out latest updates on the QLDC webpage: https://www.qldc.govt.nz/services/transport-and-parking/way-to-go/whakatipu-active-travel-network/

The Way to Go group is designing a network of over 80km of pathways across the Wakatipu Basin. The pathways will provide for active travel, whether by foot, bike, e-scooter or e-bike.

Although there is already a significant network of recreational trails throughout the Wakatipu Basin, they are mostly used by recreational users and tourists. To give locals and visitors genuine choice in how they move about the Wakatipu Basin and encourage more people to cycle or walk, particularly for commuting purposes, Way to Go is planning several new pathways as well as upgrades and improvements to some existing trails.

The work will build upon and fill some gaps in the existing trail network, providing better connections to new and emerging communities. The network of pathways will connect key destinations such as Arrowtown, Arthurs Point, Kelvin Heights, Jacks Point, Lake Hayes Estate and Shotover Country, Fernhill, Frankton and Queenstown.

We completed an Active Travel Single Stage Business Case in 2019 which covered 12 proposed routes. The business case was then approved and joint funding for the first package of the network (8 routes) was approved in 2019.

In mid-2020, we confirmed the locations for a number of priority routes and we’re now working on progressing these. This involves checking in with the community and completing various technical assessments, survey work and geotechnical investigations to inform the design.

What was proposed: 

>> Read the engagement document here

>> Concept design drawings - Route B2: Fernhill to Queenstown

>> Concept design drawings - Route C5: Arthurs Point to Queenstown Improvements

>> Concept design drawings - Route C7: Lake Hayes Estate to Shotover River