Railtrail activity sheet (2010)

There are two activity sheets for the Motukarara to Little River sections of the Railtrail depending on which railway station you start from - Motukarara or Little River.

Each sheet starts with questions about the history and memorabilia associated with the railway station. Then you go for a cycle or walk on the Railtrail and record what birds you see along the way. At two places along the Railtrail you can and stop and write down what you see, hear and smell. There is also space for you to draw a bird and a plant you see and your stop. 

If you are starting at Motukarara download the Motukarara Activity Sheet or for Little River download the Little River Activity Sheet.

If you plan to cycle right through from Motukarara to Little River, or vice versa, you might want a copy of both!

Railtrail Brochure (2009) The Railtrail brochure is currently out of print. There may still be some copies available from the Akaroa Visitor Centre, Little River Craft Station, CCC Beckenham Service Centre and the Ashburton i-site. The Railtrail Trust secretary has a few leaflets left so if you live in New Zealand you can still receive a free copy by sending an email to railtrail@littleriverrailtrail.co.nz. Please include your postal address in the message. In 2011 the Railtrail brochure will be updated and reprinted in time for spring.

Railtrail Interpretation Booklet (2006) This booklet, written by Fiona Farrell, contains a wealth of information about the area that the Christchurch-Little River Railtrail travels through. There are chapters about the historical landscape, Maori settlement, European settlement, the Little River railway, the Second World War, present landscape (including the flora and fauna), the restoration of the lakes, and the Railtrail. The following is a review of the booklet by Morrin Rout: Railtrail booklet review.pdf If you live in New Zealand, you can purchase a copy by sending a cheque for $5 to the Christchurch-Little River Railtrail Trust, PO Box 166, Lincoln 7640. Please include your postal address.