NZ issues funds for Great Rides of New Zealand
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The government of New Zealand has issued NZ$8 million (US6.7mn) funding to maintain and enhance national cycle ways, which will help ensure the trails are delivering the best possible visitor experience.
The contestable funds will be released over a four year period, to maintain and improve safety and quality across the Great Rides of New Zealand network, which include 23 separate rides.
For example, the fund will allow trail managers to make realign sections of trail where the gradient may be too steep, improve the trail surface and make repairs, or build bridges or boardwalks.
The 23 Great Rides span the length of the country and range from gentle family rides along scenic coastal cycle trails to remote off-road trails that take visitors deep into the great outdoors.
The trail enhancements are expected to enhance the popularity of cycling holidays, which is aligned with the tourism industry’s new growth framework, Tourism 2025.
“Tourism New Zealand research shows that around 4% of international holiday visitors do some sort of cycling while they are in New Zealand and that on average, cycling visitors spend more than other international visitors,” said Evan Freshwater, manager Nga Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle Trail.
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