Grand Opening - Coastal Connection Stage One

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It’s happening. In February we are opening the Coastal Connection - Stage One and you’re invited!

The Coastal Connection is a walking and cycling trail that will run from Dunedin City’s northernmost town of Waikouaiti, all the way to Port Chalmers, connecting to the harbour cycleway and linking the coastal communities in-between.

Stage One is the section between Waitati and Mopanui Rd, close to Orokonui Ecosanctuary, a 4.3km track climbing 300m elevation and giving stunning views of the Blueskin Bay, coastline and surrounding hills.Join us for the Grand Opening of our stunning new 4.3km trail. Mayor Sophie Barker will be cutting the ribbon.

🗓️ Friday 13 February
⏰ 1:00pm

How to get there

Everyone is encouraged to walk or ride the 4.3km to the top of the trail, where the opening will be held. Allow 1 hour for walking or 20 minutes for riding up. It is an easy Grade Two trail. After the opening it’s all downhill back to the start!

Please park on Doctor’s Point Rd and enter the start of the trail there Below is a map on how to get there. Make sure to arrive on time, as we keep a tight timeline.

Here is a link to a visual map: https://postimg.cc/2qRBdmvk

Please note that parking at the top of the trail is extremely limited and needed for VIP access only on the day.

Also, we had a few people keen to try the new track, we understand the excitement, but PLEASE NOTE that this trail is NOT open yet and is still an active work site. Please respect this and stay away until it’s opened.

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How about a bunch of us ride over? I’d suggest we ride the leith valley route to Waitati and grab a bite and coffee and ride back via Port Chalmers.

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The irony is that the easiest lowest elevation and most direct is actually Leith saddle. A route ive been taking to waitati for 40 years. Most people wanting a longer loop will do mt Cargill and Leith saddle. On extreme occasions I will go to waitati via port Chalmers and visit my dad along the way. I dont agree with this route north but now there is a nice path I guess ill ride it. Although I note Lael Wilcox didnt take Leith Saddle on her woman’s world record round the world bike tour.