Christchurch to Little River Railtrail

The Little River Railtrail

When completed, the Little River Railtrail will link Hornby, a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, with Little River on Banks Peninsula. The 20km section from Motukarara to Catons Bay was completed in May 2006.

Hike it - Bike it - You'll like it!

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Little River Rail Trail

26km flat bike ride starting at Motukarara and ending in Little River

3883 Christchurch Akaroa Road, Little River, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury

Situated opposite Catons Bay - Lake Forsyth.

- Country classic dream – in a magnificent location of outstanding natural beauty, discover this hidden gem.
- This rare entry-level opportunity to country living is just 4 mins drive to Little River, cafes, shops, primary school or ride or walk on the Little River rail trail opposite.
- Great size, 4601sqm section - your own slice of paradise.
- Original features in this delightful 1920’s Character Villa – leadlight features, Rimu flooring.
- You’ll love the cosy open plan living area with two log burners and wet-back system. Outdoor flow onto sunny north facing deck, encapsulating magnificent views of the surrounding valley. Ideal for entertaining.
Spacious kitchen / dining area.
- 2 large bedrooms, plus, sun room / office or nursery.
- 2 toilets, bathroom and luxurious outdoor bath.
- Large detached double garage with workshop at the rear.
- Established orchard, including: peach, apricot, pear, apple, plum, olive & mature walnut trees.
- Water supply, own bore/well, plus stream supply. High quality water filtration system
- Fully fenced with the back half securely fenced with deer & foal fencing, perfect for pets- dogs, pigs, goats or even a pony.
- Large chicken coop and animal shelters.
- My Vendors have loved this property and location but have now moved onto new opportunities. This property is ready to go!
- Make your dream a reality and make an offer on or before the deadline.

Those interested parties are advised to register their interest as this property may be sold at any time.
A Deadline Sale, all offers will be presented Monday 30th September, 2019, 5pm, unless sold prior.

Please be aware this information has been sourced from third parties including Property Smarts/ Reinz/ Property Guru/ Regional Councils/ Other sources and we have not been able to independently verify the accuracy of the same. Land and floor area measurements are approximate and boundary lines are indicative only.

Rail Trail (Kaituna to Little River)

Don Alexander, Tim Collins, Toni Lindo, Jack Lindo, Ainslee Collins, Henry Coates, Oliver Coates, Steve Maude & Henry Maude ride the rail trail from Kaituna to Little River, near Christchurch, New Zealand

SiloStay, Little River, New Zealand, HD Review

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Located in the heart of Little River, SiloStay is 985 feet from the Christchurch – Little River Rail Trail. Built using innovative eco-friendly systems, it features a garden and accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
SiloStay is 66 feet from Little River Art Gallery, 12.4 miles from Bank Peninsula Eastern Bay. Akaroa is a scenic 12.4 miles away and Christchurch Airport is a 1-hour drive away.
Decorated in silo theme, each guest room is fitted with an Mp3 stereo, a satellite TV, electric blankets and kitchenette facilities. The attached bathroom has shower facilities and free toiletries.
Guests can take a stroll in the garden. The property offers facilities for disabled guests. The heating system is available.

Little River Rail Trail

Some random footage around the new SW Speed-flying site in Christchurch.

Canterbury Crew go to Little River

Hang Gliding at Little River , Banks Peninsula, NZ

isabel2009 part1

102 yo. Isabel reflecting on WW1 era Little River ( near Ch.Ch-NZ). Part 1

Little River, New Zealand

Car boot camping with the most divine female energy

Kinloch Rd Climb, Little River, Canterbury New Zealand

Kinloch Rd Climb toward Magnet Bay start just before you reach little river on the right. Highly recommended with stunning views. Route from Christchurch, up Dyers pass, along summit Rd down down Gebbies pass, main highway to little river. Round trip is about 130km.
*Music is Sphere of no Form by Biosphere

Little River Rail Trail New Zealand

Stop in for petrol at Little River before heading over the big hill to Akaroa. While you’re there check out the big red train on the rail trail.

Suzuki DR650 k4 return to little river Christchurch NZ summer 2015

return to little river

Little River, New Zealand

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1,Location
2,Rail,Trail
3,History
4,Agricultural,and,Pastoral,Show
5,Waterways
6,References
7,External,links
Location
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The,road,from,Christchurch,is,at,sea,level,but,once,past,Little,River,,the,road,rises,steeply,and,twists,and,turns,its,way,to,the,top,of,the,summit,road,From,the,summit,at,Hilltop,,all,of,the,bays,on,the,peninsula,are,accessible,on,equally,steep,and,twisting,roads,leading,down,to,them,Not,all,roads,are,sealed,and,some,are,more,suited,to,four,wheel,drive,vehicles
Rail,Trail
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Banks Peninsula Cycle Adventure Part One

First Solo Cycle Trip out of Christchurch
Day One: Hornby to Okuti Valley (along the Little River Rail Trail)
Day Two: Okuti Valley to Akaroa

NZ Little River Okuti Track

Little River Branch

The Little River Branch was a branch line railway that formed part of New Zealand's national rail network. It diverged from the Southbridge Branch in Lincoln and ran down Banks Peninsula in the Canterbury region of the South Island. It was opened to Little River in 1886 and operated until 1962.


Little River contained one of only two significant stands of timber in the Canterbury region, and accordingly, plans were made to build a line to provide convenient transportation and stimulate economic activity. These were finalised in 1879, and construction was under way by the next year. On 16 May 1882, the first 27.44 km of the line were opened to Birdling's Flat, and almost four years later, the next nine kilometres were opened to Little River. There were proposals to extend the line as far as Akaroa, but these did not eventuate and Little River remained the terminus.


In the early years of the line, it operated profitably as large quantities of timber were transported by rail to destinations off the branch. This freight was mainly but not solely loaded in Little River. There was also significant agricultural activity in the area; livestock and farming supplies were important commodities at all stations. As time progressed, the timber traffic declined as no effort was made to replant and sustain the industry, and accordingly, the line's traffic became increasingly focused on the agricultural industry that was expanding into the felled areas.


Passenger numbers totalled over 10,000 in the line's first year of operation, though no dedicated passenger trains ran. Instead, until 1927, passengers were carried on mixed trains. In 1927, an experiment was conducted on the Little River Branch when the Edison battery-electric railcar was trialled. It provided a twice daily dedicated passenger service each way between Christchurch and Little River, completing the trip in 69 minutes. Affordable and efficient, the railcar proved popular with travellers, but its life was abruptly cut short in 1934 when it was destroyed in a depot fire and not replaced due to the poor economic conditions of the Great Depression, forcing passengers back to the slower mixed trains.


Around this time, traffic started to seriously decline. Timber traffic was becoming non-existent because resources were almost exhausted, and road transport was increasingly competitive with rail. A Royal Commission in 1930 had recommended that passenger services be cancelled and freight trains operated only thrice weekly, but provisions were made for passengers until 14 April 1951, and in 1952, goods trains were still operating nine times a week. However, the line was making a financial loss and service cuts could not alleviate it. With the line becoming too uneconomic to continue to operate, it was closed on 30 June 1962, along with the Southbridge Branch beyond Lincoln.


The Little River Branch is one of New Zealand's best preserved former railways. The Little River Rail Trail has been established as a walking and cycling track utilising the former track bed of the branch, in much the same style as the Otago Central Rail Trail. On 28 May 2006, the first section, from Motukarara to Catons Bay Reserve, was opened to the public, and plans exist to convert the entire line into a rail trail, though it may deviate from the railway's original route in places to ensure easy accessibility. Furthermore, the Little River station has been well preserved by the local community, who have converted into a centre that sells local craft and historical items. The platform and goods shed are still in good repair, and some metres of trackage have been installed so that a number of preserved freight wagons can be displayed.


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Ce merveilleux endroit pour méditer fait partie du Little River Cottage /
This gorgeous meditation spot is part of Little River Cottage



Tourné et monté par / shot and edited by:
Éric Blais; entraîneur personnel et yoga thérapeute / Personal Trainer and Yoga Therapist
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