Dune BuggingBeginner - Intermediate
Submitted by Tony Sharpe
Urban fringe
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Plantation/exotic forestBeachCoastal
Beginner - Intermediate
1:20 (Slow)
1:00 (Moderate)
0:45 (Fast)
-0.4%
+0.4%
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Description
From the carpark pick up the trail into the dunes. This goes all the way to South Head at the Waimakariri Mouth. Sections of it are very sandy (being dunes and all) so expect your rate of travel to be slower and involve more effort than is normal.
The track winds its way through the dunes, occasionally popping up high enough for expansive ocean views, and affords pleasant vistas out across Brooklands Lagoon, where there used to be a whole suburb which sadly had to be abandoned due to the 2010 &11 earthquakes. As you get closer to the north end there's a bit more forest and you pop out on the South Bank of the Waimakariri River mouth - a very interesting area. Return on the same trail, or for a nice alternative head back along the beach. Its doable at any tide, but when its not close to high tide its better as the sand is firmer for fast running. Don't miss the carpark entrance if you return this way - if you reach a surf club you went too far!
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Features of interest
Brook lands Lagoon, Waimakariri River mouth, Coastal dune habitats
Make Up of Run
Untracked / Route only: 40%
Moderate Single Track: 30%
Easy Single Track: 30%
Route Data
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Overlapping Runs
The following trails overlap with this run to some degree. You may wish to combine them but please note that to qualify for FKTs on these runs you should record a separate Strava activity for each
North New Brighton Spit
Length: 23.40km
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Access
Drive out to Spencer Park and carry on to the carpark at the end of the road
Plenty of parking where the trail starts
16 km
24 minutes
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Staying Safe
Easy.
If you lose the trail just head for the beach
Patchy.
Lightweight fleece top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map.
BYO water- you can fill yup round the campground at the start too
No issues
Mind the tides on the coastal return
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