Volunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury, the 67km Waimate Trail which will pass through native forest, limestone rock formations, tussock tops, river flats and valleys.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.

You can find more about the project and track its progress, here.

With thanks to:

• Jo Sutherland
  

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details