Queenstown Trails Trust
The Queenstown Trails Trust (Trust) is a charitable trust that is responsible for the planning and development of more than 200 kilometres worth of trails within the Whakatipu Basin
The role of the Trust is to plan, develop, maintain and improve the world-class trail network and Anderson Lloyd have been fortunate enough to work alongside the Trust in this process.
The Trust’s major focus is on connecting the Whakatipu community via an integrated commuter trail network, whilst also growing recreational off-road trails in and around the Wakatipu Basin.
The Trails
Where the trails pass over private land, individual right of way easements have been granted by the landowners in favour of the Queenstown Lakes District Council for the benefit of the community. The various landowners have granted these easements for no monetary benefit and the formation of these trails would not exist without their generosity.
The Trust’s most recent project is the formation of a new trail that runs from Arthur’s Point through to Arrowtown. The Trust is currently in the final stage of registering the trail easements for this project.
Anderson Lloyd’s Involvement
Anderson Lloyd’s involvement in the process has been:
- working alongside the Trust to enter into individual easement agreements with the relevant landowners within the district;
- liaising with the landowners and their lawyers to ensure that each easement is on terms agreeable to the land owner, the Trust, the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Whakatipu community; and
- registering the right of way easements to ensure unhindered access across the trail.
This is a lengthy process however Anderson Lloyd have been fortunate enough to work alongside the Trust’s fantastic team and are proud of the work that they have achieved.
To learn more about the Trust or if you would like to donate, become an official partner or volunteer, then please visit https://queenstowntrails.org.nz/.
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If you have any questions about these matters please contact our specialist property team.
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