- Location: River end of Weedons Ross Road
- Use: Trail bike riding (designated areas only)
- Riding areas: Two fenced zones (170 ha + 270 ha)
- Tracks: ~58 km of formed tracks
- Facilities: Trailer parking and onsite maps
- Key risks: Fire danger and flooding
Weedons Forest
Weedons Forest is a regional park designed for trail bike riding in a section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park, offering large fenced riding areas and an extensive network of formed tracks.
It’s one of the more open and less developed park areas, giving riders space to explore.
Weedons park overview
Location and access
The trail bike hub is located at the river end of Weedons Ross Road. Get directions on Google Maps
At the hub you’ll find:
- A dedicated trail bike riding area
- Good trailer parking
- Maps of riding areas available onsite
Opening hours
- October to March: 7am – 10pm
- April to September: 7am – 7pm
View map of the whole park
Riding areas and tracks
Weedons Forest provides access to two main fenced riding zones:
- 170 hectares with ~28 km of tracks between Weedons Ross Road and Haul Road
- 270 hectares with ~30 km of tracks within Weedons Forest
Together, these areas offer a wide network of formed tracks across a large riding area.
Rules and appropriate use
Weedons Forest covers 200Ha of commercial pine forest between Weedons Ross Road and the Willows.
The forest is managed commercially, with income helping to offset the costs of river protection works. It forms part of Environment Canterbury’s river protection network.
Trail bikes are only permitted within the designated fenced riding areas.
Please note:
- Only registered and road‑legal bikes may be used on river berms and park roads in unfenced or public park areas
- Within the fenced trail bike areas, riders must stick to formed tracks and ramps
- Riding up the sides of groynes or stopbanks is not permitted
- Rider etiquette signage is in place throughout the area
Safety and track conditions
Conditions at Weedons Forest can change, and closures may occur:
- Fire risk is the biggest safety concern. Tracks may be closed during high fire danger periods
- Flooding can affect access, particularly on tracks between Weedons Ross Road and Haul Road when river levels are high
🚧 You may encounter forestry workers and vehicles in the area — please follow any signage and detour instructions.
Before you go
Before heading out, we recommend:
- Checking current conditions and any access restrictions
- Signing up to the mailing list for updates, as this is the primary way riders are notified about track closures due to fire risk or flooding
- Following all signage and rider etiquette while onsite
👉 Explore Waimakariri River Regional Park: Discover other tracks, picnic areas and places to visit across the park.