City to Sea Rail Trail - Manawatu

$240 of $500 goal
Given by 6 generous donors in one year

The City to Sea Rail Trail - Manawatu. Enhancing the regions economy through the interlinking of cycle trails.

Manawatu / Whanganui

We are repurposing the Foxton - Longburn Railway line into The City to Sea Rail Trail - Manawatu. This G1 trail will be a completely off-road experience of 28 - 34 kilometers. Allowing commuters, tourists, and recreational users to enjoy some or all of the trail while engaging in the trails amazing Māori and European story told via QR codes, boards, sculptures and original flora. The trail will uniquely include a beach ride between Himatangi and Foxton.

This trail will eventually interlink with all the regions trails via Palmerston North. Enabling visitors and residence to enjoy all the wider region has to offer while cycling.

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The BDCD Trust is working to repurpose the old Foxton - Longburn railway into the City To Sea Rail Trail - Manawatu. With the vision of being a great ride that brings economic benefits to the wider Manawatu / Horowhenua region.

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All funds collected will be used for the actually [physical] development of the trail, e.g. equipment, fuel, salaries, plant, contractors, etc..

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City to Sea Rail Trail   10 March 2026

Our goal is to launch a captivating Rail Trail [Grade 1] connecting Longburn to Himatangi and Foxton village. It will be designed to immerse visitors in the unique and intertwined stories of Māori and European heritage through interactive experiences, original flora, and eye-catching sculptures. This trail will drive sustained economic growth for rural communities [Himatangi, Foxton Village / beach, Bainesse, Rangiotu] and Palmerston North by attracting both locals and tourists.

Further Interconnected off-road cycle corridors will enable visitors to discover the region on a variety of memorable rides each day from Palmerston North, which will act as the HUB for riders and walkers.

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Margi
Margi on 16 Jul 2025
This will be a wonderful addition to the Manawatū
$20
Mick
Mick on 20 Jun 2025
Good stuff, thank you. Next link in the chain: Otaki-Foxton!
$50
Christine
Christine on 29 Apr 2025
Let's make it happen! Go team!
$50
Dan and Mary
Dan and Mary on 31 Mar 2025
$50
Alec
Alec on 27 Mar 2025
Great initiative
$50

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This campaign started on 20 Mar 2025 and ends on 10 Jun 2026.