Greytown Trails Trust
Greytown Trails Trust has something for everyone
The Greytown Trails Trust has developed two trails for cycling, walking and running in Wairarapa: the Greytown Rail Trail and the Tauwharenikau Trail. To get up-to-date information about the state of the Trails and the exciting community events happening there, please check out our Facebook page.
From our Facebook page
The Greytown Trails Trust, and its fundraising arm, The Greytown Country Market, have been operating for more than a decade to build and now maintain the Greytown Rail Trail and The Tauwharenikau Trail.
These two entities are seeking some new blood to upkeep and oversee the Trails; and to run the Market that allows the Trust to do maintenance and improvements without having to apply for grants .
The Trust is looking for some new Trustees as some of the originals move on. We meet every two months and have the occasional working bee with our wider group of volunteers. Hands on is not required of everyone, we all have our different strengths and contribution to make.
The Market is run by a small volunteer group of 2 or 3 people with others helping on the day. All proceeds from the day go to the Greytown Trails Trust. Much of the operation is by a website system and marketing through social media, written media and radio.
Our AGM will be held 12th May at the Greytown Town Centre
If you are interested in joining our group, or know someone who may be interested, please contact
Lois Pitt ph 0273581459
Shane Atkinson ph 0272727707
John Gray ph 0272928029
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The Greytown Trails Trust, and its fundraising arm, The Greytown Country Market, have been operating for more than a decade to build and now maintain the Greytown Rail Trail and The Tauwharenikau Trail.
These two entities are seeking some new blood to upkeep and oversee the Trails; and to run the Market that allows the Trust to do maintenance and improvements without having to apply for grants .
The Trust is looking for some new Trustees as some of the originals move on. We meet every two months and have the occasional working bee with our wider group of volunteers. Hands on is not required of everyone, we all have our different strengths and contribution to make.
The Market is run by a small volunteer group of 2 or 3 people with others helping on the day. All proceeds from the day go to the Greytown Trails Trust. Much of the operation is by a website system and marketing through social media, written media and radio.
Our AGM will be held 12th May at the Greytown Town Centre
If you are interested in joining our group, or know someone who may be interested, please contact
Lois Pitt ph 0273581459
Shane Atkinson ph 0272727707
John Gray ph 0272928029
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Occasional News Items About the Trust
Annual General Meeting
Club of the year
Activities on the Trail
Accessibility
Running
Walking
Cycling
Dogs
Geocaching
Videos from the trails
What to do while on the trails
There’s something to interest everyone on the trails from star gazing to finding native plants, insects and birds.
The Pou
Stars
Insects
Birds
Flora
The Pou
Stars
Insects
Birds
Flora
Activities Nearby
Dog park
This is a fenced, off-leash dog park on the corner of Cotter and Pierce Streets. It is perfect for your dog to burn off some energy before a walk along the trail, where your dog must be on a lead.
Barr Brown Bush Reserve
The Barr Brown Bush Reserve in Underhill Road is conveniently on the path of the Tauwharenikau Trail in Featherston.
Proposed skatepark
A skatepark has been proposed at the Cotter Steet end of the trail. South Wairarapa District Council plans to start construction in late 2024.
Funding
Apart from a small amount of initial support for seeding the planning phase of the Tauwharenikau Trail, no ratepayer money has been involved in the construction of either trail.
Want to Help?
Upkeep of the Greytown Rail Trail and the off-road trail sections of the Tauwharenikau Trail is funded through sponsorship and donations and a lot of voluntary effort. The trust organises and manages the Greytown Country Market.
To give your support, please click on the donate button to contribute to the ongoing success of the Trail.
Thank you!
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