Bottle Lake Forest Park

Bottle Lake Forest Park is situated approximately 10 km north east of central Christchurch, adjacent to the coast. Bottle Lake Forest is a production forest and trees are felled and logged in a 30 year rotation by the Selwyn Plantation Board.

Recreational facilities include mountain-bike tracks, horse-trekking trails and walking tracks.

Developed from a farm in the early 1900's the forest expanded from coastal protection plantings to its present size. It is planted with mostly pinus radiata and covers over 800 hectares of coastal sand dunes. The combined area of these forests is four times the size of Hagley Park, and as such, forms an important asset to metropolitan Christchurch.

Access:
The main entrance and car park for Bottle Lake Forest is from Waitikiri Drive, off Burwood Road, via either Marshlands or Burwood. There is also access from Spencer Park, and from North Shore along the Southern Pegasus Bay Track.

Nearest bus:
No buses go immediately past Bottle Lake Forest Park. The nearest are: 60 Parklands & 70 Queenspark. Check out metro info for more detailed information.

Waitikiri Drive gates:
NZST gates are open between 7.00 am and 11.00pm.
NZDT gates are open between 6.00 am and 11.00pm.
Gate closures are administered by ADT security. When a vehicle is locked in they will charge a call out fee of $35.00 to release the vehicle.

Tracks include long and short options to suit all ages and levels of fitness.
Visitor centre has map boards, and brochures with details of the tracks and trails.

Operational logging areas are usually clearly signposted and marked. For your own safety please obey these temporary restrictions.

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