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
Richmond Gala 2025
So much fun at Richmond Gala! Co-hosted with Avebury House and Richmond Community Garden, the Children’s Play Area (facilitated by We are Richmond) is always popular in Avebury Park.
Petrie Park BBQ and Consultation 2025
We hosted a BBQ for Petrie Park and an open consultation for the planting plan.
Te Oraka Community Pools Co-Hosted Cleanup 1
Volunteers from different Shirley, Richmond and Dallington had a first cleanup session at Te Oraka Community Pools
Walking Weedathon 4
A multi-area walking Weedathon around the streets of Richmond!



