[Moorf]

New recreational park on Waimakariri River (Canterbury) - first phase opened.

I had a look round the other day and it's a great park - eventually the park will stretch 60km up river to Sheffield/Waddington gorge site :nice1

Lots of info and maps here:

http://www.ecan.govt.nz/Our+Environment/Land/Parks+and+Reserves/

Media release here:

http://www.ecan.govt.nz/About+Us/DisplayMediaRelease.html?id=805

[olivia]

It looks great. Do you have to keep dogs on a lead there?

Olivia

[Moorf]

It has the usual pic of dog on leash, but this can mean "under effective control" if not within a wildlife reserve - i.e. under voice/leash/sign control at all times.

If in doubt it's worth ringing the relevant council - or risk a $300 fine. Hoping to go there next week and I'll be ringing first - will let you know.

[olivia]

Thanks. I guess it is something we'll have to get used to when we come, as here Buzby is often off the lead in our nearby woods.

Olivia

[Moorf]

Olivia - we went to the new park on Saturday and it was quite extensive - still being landscaped in places but the views and the river are fantastic - and dogs can be off lead as long as under good voice control. :nice1 That's great as Summer is great off lead and there's some lovely swimming holes (for dogs AND their owners ;)).

Perhaps we'll get to walk it together one day!

[jodieinchch]

Sounds good...now I need a dog :)

[olivia]

It sounds lovely. Would be great to meet you. Buzby is pretty good with voice control, although i do very occasionally have to revert to 'biscuit' control!

I'm soooo looking forward to getting out there so I can see for myself.

Olivia