Marlborough Walking and Cycling Strategy Wairau River and Diversion Wairau River Reserve - Walking and Mountain Bike Track Potential A mountain bike track beside the Wairau from Morgans Road through to Ferry Road, Spring Creek is envisaged. Mountain bike access west through to Renwick is also eventually envisaged and through to Rarangi to the east beside the Wairau Diversion. Wairau River Reserve - Walking and Mountain Bike Track Potential Signpost public access as suitable for Mountain bikes between the SH1 and SH6 along the south bank. Rarangi Track - Blue Gum Corner to DoC Camp Ground A gravel track exists along the western side of main road connecting Blue Gum Corner to the DoC Camp Ground. Pipatea Track is a grassed track running behind residential properties. Further signage is required to convey user information on these tracks. Bothams Bend Reserve - Walking and Mountain Bike Track Potential An existing track starts just north of the Ferry Road Bridge and follows the river north to Botham's Bend Road. A track from Bothams Bend Rd could be extended along the Wairau diversion stop banks, riders can cross the Wairau Diversion Bridge and then cycle along the existing access road to the diversion mouth and along to Rarangi Beach - investigate lease agreements. Grovetown Lagoon Track A short walking track is now constructed on DoC land to a lagoon lookout in conjunction with the Grovetown Lagoon Trust and DoC, Potential for a complete loop track around the outside of the lagoon exists along with additional tracks to waterfowl hides/lookouts etc. Spring Creek Spring Creek Esplanade Reserve Track Construction of a compacted gravel track beside Rapaura Road from the 4 Square Store through to the old Flour Mill site is proposed. Kahikatea Reserve Walk – Spring Creek Installation of a gravel track from Peninsula Road to and then through the Reserve is proposed along with signage - once the restoration vegetation becomes established. Potential Future Mountain Bike Areas Pukaka Valley, Mt Strawn and Stories Creek have potential for mountain biking, however access would need to be investigated and formalised before these could be opened for regular public use. Picton Picton - Waikawa Shared Track - Upgrade to encourage off-road commuter use - reduce steeper grades and improve surfacing. Picton Marina Walkway - Construct walkway around marina edge from Foreshore to Memorial Park This proposal has previously been investigated and priced. Queen Charlotte Lookout to Shakespeare Bay Lookout - Develop the former historic track between these lookout sites as a visitor attraction. xxvi