Government Funds New Picton Link to the Whale Trail

Government funds new Picton link to the Whale Trail

The government is stumping up money to create a connection between Picton and the Whale trail walking and cycling track. The 170 km trail stretches along the north-east coast of the South Island, but cyclists can only reach it via State Highway 1 when starting in Picton. The plan is to create a new bridge and trail to the track. Project manager Nigel Muir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Government backing Whale Trail tourism venture

The Government is investing up to $12 million to connect Picton to the Whale Trail cycling and walking track, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston say. A proposed bridge over SH1 and the main trunk railway, together with the associated trail works, would provide a direct connection between Picton where many walkers and cyclists disembark the Cook Strait ferries, and the 170km walki…