For maps and information along the sections of the Trail see the Trail Guide sections above. 
At the begining of December 2006 three sections have been completed. These are the sections from Prebbleton to Lincoln, Motukarara to Birdlings Flat and Birdlings Flat to Little River

In 2003, The Christchurch-Little River Railtrail Trust, was formed to transform the former railway route into a trail catering for walkers and cyclists wishing to view the region at close quarters, while avoiding the traffic on the busy road between Little River and Christchurch.

Working in conjunction with Ngai Tahu and the Wairewa Runanga, the Department of Conservation (DOC), Environment Canterbury (ECan), Christchurch City Council, Banks Peninsula District Council and Selwyn District Council, and with hours of work from numerous volunteers, the Railtrail Trust’s vision is now reality.

RailTrail trust

RailTrail Trust In 2003, The Christchurch-Little River Railtrail Trust, was formed as an incorporated charitable trust to transform the former railway route into a trail catering for walkers and cyclists wishing to view the region at close quarters, while avoiding the traffic on the busy road between Little River and Christchurch. The Trust works closely with its partners in developing the Railtrail - Department of Conservation, Wairewa Runanga, Selwyn District Council, Christchurch City Council, Environment Canterbury and Transit New Zealand. The Trust has key objectives of raising funds to complete the Trail and to engage in consultation with the wide range of interest groups. The Friends of the Railtrail was set up to assist the Trust in developing the Trail.
The Railtrail Trust meets once a month.