Cycle or walk the river

Jump on the Avon – Otakaro cycle/walkway anywhere in Richmond and enjoy nature. From Swanns Road bridge to the Gayhurst bridge, in a circle, it is only 4.5kms and there is lots to see along the way: the Richmond Community Garden; Avebury House; Riverbend Refuge; Heritage Garden; and lots of fruit trees to forage.
Click here to learn more about the Avon Otakaro River Trail.
Take a look at what is happening around Richmond
Pickup and Plant at Pareawa Banks Avenue School Entrance August
This school walkway at the Northern entrance of Pareawa Banks Avenue School needs tidying. So we ran a working bee!
Matariki 2026
Matariki 2026 was a beautiful community celebration held in the Richmond Community Garden.
Pickup and Plant at Pareawa Banks Avenue School Entrance June
This school walkway at the Northern entrance of Pareawa Banks Avenue School needs tidying. So we ran a working bee!
Petrie Park Plant and Tidy June Session
Neighbours came together to plant fruit trees and to clean up two crop circles in Petrie Park. Followed by hot soup and a cuppa.



