High Bare Peak
High Bare Peak lies on the shores of Te Roto O Wairewa (Lake Forsyth) and forms part of the gateway to Little River when travelling from Christchurch. Its 550ha span sea level wetlands to subalpine tussock at 750m. Damp south-facing gullies provide refuge to remnants of the original forest cover and contrast with drier north-facing slopes above the township. The former have been identified in the Christchurch District Plan as a recommended area for protection (RAP) and Te Roto O Wairewa as an area of ecological significance. High Bare Peak also offers outstanding views over Little River, Te Roto O Wairewa, Kaitorete spit and the Southern Alps beyond. Its proximity to Little River township, the Rail Trail and the highway linking Christchurch and Akaroa, means it has significant potential for outdoor recreation.
Conservation and Restoration
A primary goal for the owners of High Bare Peak is to conserve and restore the orignal flora and fauna of this part of Banks Peninsula in perpetuity. In doing so, we hope to provide direct and indirect benefits to the local community such as improved water quality and birdlife.
We also would like to share this land in future by developing opportunities for recreation which are sympathetic with our primary goal and by working with like-minded groups in our community.
How we will do this
We are undertaking a number steps towards our goals while still farming parts of the land. These include:
- Destocking of sensitive areas
- Removal of exotic plantations
- Weed and pest control
- Establishment of conservation covenants
- Fencing to protect these areas
- Native seed collection and nursery
- Native plantings
- Research and monitoring of species
- Development of walking tracks
News
- 28th October 2023 - Community Open Day
- 24-25 August 2023 - Planting of Te Roto O Wairewa wetland
- October 2021 - Purchase of High Bare Peak
Partners and Associated Groups
Some organisations that we are working with:
Recent Photos
High Bare Peak - Little River
