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Backcountry Trust Grants
The Backcountry Trust is a collaboration of Trail Fund NZ, Federated Mountain Clubs and NZ Deer Stalkers. It is primarily funded by DOC to support volunteer-led projects that repair, maintain and enhance backcountry huts and tracks on public conservation land.
Kerikeri Mtb Club - Northland
Mountain Biking North Otago Inc.
This little Oamaru based club, Mountain Biking North Otago Inc. has been very busy in recent years, building tracks in Herbert Forest, Cape Wanbrow, and Oamaru Reservoir. The Ground Effect Slush Fund provided the $400 needed for a hedge trimmer.
Wharfedale Track - Nth Canterbury
Jim from DOC and Scott from T5 Contracting spent a week working on North Canterburys' finest, the Wharfedale in 2017. The work was funded by another grant from Trail Fund, administering the Community Fund dollars, via the North Canterbury Cycling Club, and represents the final stage of the Wharfedale machine upgrade.
Big River to Waiuta Upgrade
In 2017 the Big River-Waiuta track received some overdue love, courtesy of the Kennett Brothers’ fundraising efforts and enthusiasm from Reefton locals. The Ground Effect Slush Fund added $1000 to the pot for bridge and drainage materials, digger hire, and heli hours.
Read MoreBranford Park - Nelson
Motupipi Hill - Golden Bay
Mākara Peak - Wellington
Project Rameka - Golden Bay
Project Rameka in Golden Bay has been waging an ongoing crowdfunding campaign to double the size of the Project Rameka Carbon Forest.
Read MoreTunnel Gully Bike Trails
The Tunnel Gully Bike Trails are part of the Tunnel Gully Recreation Area, nestled at the foot of Mount Climie in Kaitoke Regional Park just north of Upper Hutt.
Bike Taupō Track Network
The Ground Effect Slush Fund has supported a number of Bike Taupō projects from as far back as 2003.
Read MoreAmberley Area Cycle Trail
The Amberley Area Cycle Trail project, led by the Hurunui Trails Trust links the communities of Amberley, Leithfield and their beach townships, as well as providing safe and accessible cycle/pathways for recreational use.
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