Select whichever duration best suits your schedule. This trip is all about getting to know the river in a relaxed and safe manner. River flow data waimakariri river at old highway bridge. It rises in the southern alps and flows 100 miles 160 km southeast to pegasus bay of the pacific ocean, 8 miles km north of christchurch. If river levels are low and you prefer cutting through the river valley itself crossing the waimak at need begin at klondyke corner. Staircase specialists auckland, wellington, christchurch.
River flow data waimakariri river at gorge environment canterbury. Take a jetboat ride on the waimakariri river, locally known as the waimak, with roundtrip hotel transport from christchurch. South island scenic train journey marks 30 years on the. Waimakariri river south island 2020 all you need to know. The larger tributaries to the waimakariri all flow from the north and are, from west to east, the bealey, poulter, and esk. The two villages have a combined population of 444 according to the 2001 new zealand census and are located between darfield and springfield on state highway 73 and the. A route over avalanche peak dropping to the crow river and exiting down the waimakariri river. It made the news that night, and the tranz alpine has never looked back. The drive through the waimakariri offers some spectacular views of the braided river valleys. Pdf the effects of rapid and catastrophic sedimentation. Christchurch nightspots to enjoy dinner and a show. Begin this two night one night option tramping trip from the bealey bridge over the waimakariri river approximately 8 kilometers south of arthurs pass.
Waimakariri river is a stream in canterbury and has an elevation of 415 meters. Jan 02, 20 at the waimakariri gorge bridge, 2 january 20, after torrential rain in the headwaters. Verdant pastures and lush, ancient rainforests cloak a landscape bubbling with geothermal activity. Please note that salmon fishing may be closed for some or all of the season above the confluence of staircase stream which is located a few kilometres upstream. A grassy picnic area is provided above the site and public toilets are available. The new zealand railways magazine, volume 4, issue 2 june 1, 1929. The climb soon ends near st bernards saddle, and the towering slovens creek viaduct heralds the start of the winding bridges and tunnels through the jagged broken river gorge and staircase. Waimakariri river improvement act 1922 no 22 as at 03. At time of construction a large cage ran on cables between the 2 sides of the. The 2020 ultimate 10 day south island summer road trip.
River flow data waimakariri river at below otarama. After fording harper creek the track reenters the bush, following a high terrace above the waimakariri river. The waimakariri river, formerly briefly known as the courtenay river, is one of. Waimakariri riverrolleston river new zealand tramper. Remember driving through here with my mum several years ago, its even more breath taking in reality travel this world a world without human beings waimakariri river and arthurs pass national park, new zealand. Nz topo map is an interactive topographic map of new zealand using the official linzs 1. The waimakariri river is the largest of the north canterbury rivers, in the south island of new zealand. Trout fishing is also a popular way for visitors to get their feet wet in the area, while jet boating promises a more thrilling experience on the waimakariri river s lower braided river system. Approximately 2000 cubic yards of concrete was used.
See impressive volcanoes, some gloriously active, witness the aweinspiring advancement of glaciers, and discover a coastal wonderland of pristine beaches, dazzling bays. Mitre peak maori rahotu is an iconic mountain in the south island of new zealand. This will open when the wharf side siteworks is completed in early 2017. It is named after the waimakariri river, which forms the districts southern boundary, separating it from christchurch city and the selwyn district. The west coast states of new zealand is a passionate adventure seekers delight with its untamed, unpolluted natural wilderness of rivers, rainforests, glaciers, mountains, and many geological treasures. It has a catchment area of 3210km2, the largest of any river in canterbury. See more ideas about new zealand, new zealand travel and living in new zealand. Waimakariri district is a local government district, located in the canterbury region of new zealands south island. Check the conditions for the waimakariri river gorge. Leaving the christchurch station in the morning, the train travels through the canterbury plains across the waimakariri river to rolleston. I have been trawling historic newspapers in papers past in my efforts to research early european attitudes to new zealands rivers. The final push to the summit is via the defined ridge. Flood mitigation along the large regional waimakariri river north of.
Tranzalpine journey the great journeys of new zealand. Waimakariri river guided kayak trips canterbury kayaking. From amberley, follow douglas road, then cramptons bush road until the road reaches the lake janet picnic area 17 km from amberley. The waimakariri and broken river gorges, the major obstacles to the railway, were immediately ahead. The waimakariri district is home to wetlands and waterways, including manmade lake pegasus, where you can go swimming, kayaking, and sailing. View from the train windows of tranzalpine railway over waimakariri river gorge on journey to arthurs pass.
Backpack to the waimak falls hut, arthurs pass village. The lower kaiapoi river can be accessed by a public launch point at askeaton park off hall street in kaiapoi. As the train crosses the bridge over the river, and goes through a series of short tunnels, youll be in the heart of a truly unspoiled region of new zealand. The line features five major bridges, five viaducts and 17 tunnels, the longest of which is the otira tunnel. Levin, new zealand places to see, places in england, new. Doc have a fairly accurate route guide on their website. Aug 09, 2014 christchurch, 1860, showing avon river and worcester bridgein the middle ground. Turn left into mount grey road, then right into okuku road to reach the grey river picnic area 3. Enjoy the dramatic, endlessly varied scenery on this relaxing train ride with carriages that include both oneway seating and tabled group seating.
Structural control on the topography of the lajijishi and riyue shan belts in the ne margin of the tibetan plateau. However, the last section, which is the bush track along the rolleston river is very overgrown and much slower going than the route guide suggests. Colour r g b lrv base dulux 42 traverse 195 199 216 61 vivid white dulux abbotsford 204 153 106 41 deep dulux adele island 177 217 219 68 vivid white dulux ahipara double. Tunnel building broken river west coast new zealand history. A new 20 metrewide boat ramp shared with the waimakariri ashley coastguard has been completed. Upon return, enjoy a city tour of christchurch taking in not only the damage to the city by several earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and the rebuild currently taking place but also the remaining. Waimakariri river 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. Waimakariri river and arthurs pass national park, new zealand waimakariri river and arthurs pass national park, new zealand. A subsequent study of the waimakariri river cat chment on the eastern side of the south island fig. Prepare for the kathmandu coast to coast kayak leg with our waimakariri river guided kayak trip. Applicable to, waimakariri river above the staircase stream confluence.
Infobox rail line, with parameters altered to suit passenger trains blank syntax. River crossover airboat p6 expedition ice duration. Waimakariri river regional park visit the waimakariri district. Castle hill scenic reserve sits in limestone country and the area is dotted with remarkable rock outcrops. The final leg of this route follows the upper reaches of the waimakariri river, passes lake pearson, travels through castle hill and back to christchurch. It flows for 151 kilometres 94 mi in a generally southeastward direction from the southern alps across the canterbury plains to the pacific ocean. Napier bell in 1883 and described to the royal commission by district engineer william newsham blair as very rough, the mountain slope rises from the riverbed while the river runs in a fearful gorge all the.
How a tourism icon was set in train otago daily times. The worlds most scenic train journeys that dont cost a. Through the journey it crosses 19 tunnels and four bridges. Formation of braided river floodplains, waimakariri river, new zealand article in sedimentology 406. A land of majestic snowcapped mountains towering above heavenly fiords and sparkling lakes. Waimakariri river gorge new zealand highquality nature. Shortly after, the train meets again with the waimakariri river and then crosses it to reach arthurs pass. From arthurs pass, the tranzalpine descends through the 8. The brief for this report was to investigate all matters pertaining to this to aid decision making related to canterbury regional councils response. Download part 2 new tranzalpine 2014 now the scenery gets really interesting waimakariri gorge. Leaving the cosmopolitan coastal city of vancouver behind, passengers are treated to breathtaking sights such as the wild waters of fraser canyons hells gate and steep. It flows for 151 kilometres in a generally southeastward direction from the southern alps across the canterbury plains to the pacific ocean.
We run small group sizes of just 24 paddlers per guide. Sep 16, 2015 waimakariri river flood 9nov2018 at 4k resolution duration. The track if regained jumps the knoll, then follows close to the waimakariri riverbed to greenlaw creek alternatively, round the forested knoll, navigating up the valley clear of the waimakariri torrent. Late pleistocene glaciations of the waimakariri valley. The waimakariri river runs through a narrow canyon before approaching canterbury plains. Today its a popular location for climbers to practice but in the past it was also an important place for maori in past years as they provided. Waimakariri river salmon trout fly fishing spin fishing. Rafting the waimakariri river thursday, may 15th, 2014. Black and white photo of a staircase going up to a temple at ise japan 2016 fine black and white art photography from the 1970s of a lonesome country road. The waimakariri river, formerly briefly known as the courtenay river, is one of the largest of the north canterbury rivers, in the south island of new zealand.
Waimakariri river regional park, christchurch mountain biking. The gravel was conveyed to the top of the river bank by means of an aerial tramway, followed by. At time of construction a large cage ran on cables between the 2. Waimakariri river waimakariri activities activities in. The waimakariri river s flow spike on november 8, 2017 massey said a minute later the bit of land i was walking to was gone and everything was under water. The tranzalpine travels from one coast of new zealand to the other, through the southern alps. The midland line is a 212km section of railway between rolleston and greymouth in the south island of new zealand. The tourist office wasnt able to suggest any access points so we ended up just driving out the back of the airport near orana park and hoping for the best. It is suited to groups of all ages who want to experience the river at a more leisurely pace. Road access is vai the shingle road which leaves sh 73 about 20 km east of arthurs pass.
On the day of the launch, tvnz hired a helicopter and filmed the newlylaunched train coming through the waimakariri gorge. The train leaves christchurch on the east coast and begins its journey passing through the canterbury plains and farmland, winding through spectacular gorges of the waimakariri river, climbing into the mountains and through the tunnel at arthurs pass. Bed of the waimakariri river at arthurs pass, black and white with a sepia tint. Waimakariri river below the staircase stream confluence to sh1. Tranzalpine springfield tranzalpine waimakariri tranzalpine bealey river tranzalpine craigieburn tranzalpine crossing staircase viaduct tranzalpine river bend tranzalpine bridge download 27. The highest viaduct is the famous staircase, which hovers 246 feet above the river below. A rare opportunity to jet boat on the waimakariri river, a fast flowing shallow braided river where you will experience jet boating at its very best. River the waimakariri is entrenched about 200 ft below the floor of a formerly glaciated though rather sinuous trough between the ends of the puketeraki and torlesse ranges, which will be referred to as the staircase gorge.
Formation of braided river floodplains, waimakariri river. It is the route of the popular tranzalpine passenger train. Easily missed with its covert staircase, upstairs bar boo radleys is designed to be discovered and so are. The waimakariri is one of the larger braided rivers in new zealand. Best forest trails near christchurch, canterbury new zealand. Download add to my collection contact us about this citation for this item.
Environment canterbury ecan records water levels at 154 river and lake sites in canterbury, from the clarence river waiau toa in the north to the waitaki river in the south. Emerging from the mountains near kowai bush, the waimakariri flows southeastwards and then eastwards across the. Castle hill, otherwise known as kura tawhiti is a popular spot for rock climbers that features large limestone boulders. This river is well known to those who have competed in the legendary speights coast to coast multisport race. South island scenic train journey marks 30 years on the tracks wednesday, november 1, 2017 one of new zealands most beloved tourism experiences, the iconic tranzalpine train journey celebrates 30 years of operation this month. Masjid al noor masjid mosque in christchurch halal trip. This section is stunningly beautiful and is where the famous views of the tranzalpine crossing the waimakariri river are taken. Last sample nzd std time stage m flow m3s change mmh 7 day peak stage 7 day peak flow 7 day peak date temp celsius. Headwaters of waimakariri river at bealey, with view of the n. This template is designed to supply information on passenger rail services or autotrain services. An investigation into the southward migration of the waimakariri river mouth environment canterbury technical report 1 1 project brief the waimakariri river is migrating rapidly southwards. Well help you get through the gorge safely, and ensure you learn a lot during your day on the water. The train crosses canterbury plains and travels alongside the waimakariri river before ascending into the mountains where it crosses the staircase viaduct.
Sheffield has a close association with its neighbouring village waddington, which is 1 kilometre 0. Covering the beautiful scenery of southern british columbia between vancouver and banff, the rocky mountaineers first passage to the west is one of the most scenic train rides in canada, if not the world. A stuff reporter on the scene on tuesday morning said a tarpaulin covered. Structural control on the topography of the lajijishi and. The body of marie davis, 15, was found in the waimakariri river in 2008 near where a mans body was found on monday. This is a very sparsely populated land with just about 33,000 people, in an area less than 600 km long and 50 km wide. Recently a good bunch of people from around new zealand and australia gathered at grasmere lodge for a family gettogether and a chance to raft the waimakariri river with hidden valleys. The gravel was conveyed to the top of the river bank by means of an aerial tramway, followed by another aerial line to the foundations of the viaduct. Christchurch mans body found by group fourwheeldriving. Talk to our expert team about stairs for your new home. I really wanted to give my kids the opportunity to explore the waimak, an iconic braided canterbury river. Land, air, water aotearoa lawa waimakariri river at gorge. The waimakariri river regional park originally created as a way of managing the environment canterburyowned river protection land along the length of the waimakariri river. The area marks the beginning of the ascent into the mountains.
An ultimate guide for an adventure to the west coast. Allow plenty of extra time for this part of the trip. The avon river gently winds its way around these inner city landmarks and out. Facilitation of the headward propagation of the yellow river system. Waimakariri river, river in eastcentral south island, new zealand. Here, the wide valleys, sweeping curves and snowcapped peaks of the waimakariri valley give way to enormous viaducts, deep notches, and frequent bores. Waimakariri river map canterbury, new zealand mapcarta. Coincidentally a jetboat was cruising down the waimakariri river. The site is popular for jet boating kayaking and fishing. Environment canterbury ecan records water levels at 154 river and lake sites in canterbury, from the clarence riverwaiau toa in the north to the waitaki. Waimakariri river and arthurs pass national park, new zealand. The site is where the river narrows through a gorge. There are 22 great rides on nga haerenga the new zealand cycle trail, covering over 2,600 kilometres of the country.
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