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Ferrymead Regional Park
Looking south from the Matuku Lakes towards the Port Hills
Location	Heathcote Valley, Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Coordinates	43°33′58″S 172°42′07″E / 43.566°S 172.702°E / -43.566; 172.702
Area	76 hectares (190 acres)
Established	2018

Ferrymead Regional Park is a regional park in Christchurch, New Zealand, near the mouth of the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River. The park is adjacent to Ferrymead Heritage Park, and the Ferrymead Railway runs through the eastern section of the park.

Geography

Ferrymead Regional Park is located on the southern banks of the Ōpāwaho / Heathcote River, an area which features saltmarshes.

Biodiversity

The Heathcote-Opawaho Lizard Sanctuary, a lizard sanctuary dedicated to protecting McCann's skink, is found in Ferrymead Regional Park.

History

The wider area was a traditional Ngāi Tahu food resource, where eels, lampreys and shellfish were collected.

Ferrymead Regional Park was established in 2018. In 2024, work began on coastal wetlands habitat restoration in Ferrymead Regional Park, including the removal of pine trees. The coastal wetland redevelopment project with continue to be developed in stages until 2030.

Recreation

The park includes sports fields and Ferrymead Golf Course. The park includes two walking tracks, the Ōpāwaho River Track and Matuku Lakes Loop Track. Portions of the Ferrymead Railway are found within Ferrymead Regional Park.

References

1. ^ "Ferrymead Park". Christchurch City Council. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
2. ^ "On the tail of a lizard refuge". Newsline. Christchurch City Council. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
3. ^ Smits, Dylan (27 June 2024). "Ferrymead Park to be restored to coastal wetland". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 29 June 2024.

• 2018 establishments in New Zealand
• Parks in Christchurch
• Regional parks of New Zealand
• Tourist attractions in the Canterbury Region
• Protected areas of the Canterbury Region