Biking and Walking

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In This Section

Biking
The Wither Hills Farm Park offers a variety of mountain biking opportunities.
Cycle Lanes
The safety of cyclists has been identified as one of the four key road safety issues in Marlborough.
Walking
The Taylor River walkway is a convenient and accessible option for walkers with a variety of access points and amenities along the way.
Discover Blenheim by Bike or on Foot
Take a walk or get on your bike and discover Blenheim central and surrounding area up close and personal the low cost, invigorating, healthy way.
Walking and Cycling Strategy
A review of this document is now complete and was approved at a full Council meeting on 16 September 2010.

Mountain Bike Parks

For further information contact the Reserves Section on Ph: 03 520 7400.

Picton Walking and Bike Tracks

Marlborough District Council manages some 78 km of walks and tracks, while the Department of Conservation manages other tracks including the renowned Queen Charlotte Track.

Council's walking and riding tracks are located primarily within the Wither Hills Farm Park, along the Taylor River in Blenheim and around Picton. See the links below for information and detailed brochures for the various areas.

Tracks 2 Do

Taylor River Trail
The trail is of an off-road nature for the entire length however the terrain is generally flat and considered easy going for most.

Location: Upstream of Burleigh Bridge (New Renwick Road – Taylor Dam).

Lower Bob's Bay Track
The walk to Bob's Bay offers a variety of opportunities for swimming, viewing the harbour, town and wildlife, picnics or lazing on the beach.