Mountain bike trial - Poulter Valley, Arthur’s Pass National Park
From 13 December 2007, cyclists will be allowed to ride mountain bikes up the Poulter Valley in Arthur's Pass National Park. This will be initially for a three-year, monitored trial, approved by the New Zealand Conservation Authority. The trial was approved through the review of the Arthur’s Pass National Park Management Plan.
One condition for mountain bikers
The trip offers bikers great scenery, some challenges and two good huts for an overnight stay. Mountain bikers must keep to the specified route. Exploring the bush track beyond Casey Hut or areas beyond the Trust / Poulter Hut by bike could result in access being foreclosed. They are asked to be considerate of trampers and others they meet in the valley, as many supported have this trial.
A mountain-biker tries out the Poulter
Valley Track, Arthur's Pass
Mountain bikers care code
- Respect others
- Respect the rules
- Respect the track
Help us keep didymo out of the park; please 'clean, check, dry' your bike before doing this trip, as it does involve river crossings.
Bikers
If you have mountain-biked the Poulter Track please go to www.vorb.org.nz or www.groundeffect.co.nz.
Then take a moment to complete the feedback form that will help our monitoring programme.
Walkers
If you have been tramping or hunting in the Poulter valley and have met or seen mountain bikers please take a moment to complete the feedback form.