Timaru District residents and visitors alike have a strong interest in walking and biking. Shared tracks have been established in Timaru, Temuka, Geraldine and Pleasant Point, which are popular. There are also a limited number of tracks in rural areas.

The Council has a strategy of extending off-road tracks in the District. This progressive approach involves extensions and developing new tracks as access to land and funding become available.

Benefits of Walking and Cycling Tracks

• Recreation opportunities
• Alternative routes away from traffic
• Chance to experience nature
• Low cost and environmental impact transport options
• Fitness, health and wellbeing opportunities