In 2009 the National Cycleway Fund received $50 million in funding from the New Zealand Government. The funds were used to create a network of cycle trails across the country — Ngā Haerenga New Zealand Cycle Trails.

Around $30 million of co-funding from local stakeholders was contributed towards construction of the Great Rides.

Design specifications for the Ngā Haerenga Cycle Trails are set out in the New Zealand Cycle Trail Design Guide.

The guide was first published in February 2010 to help people involved in planning, designing or building cycle trails that make up the New Zealand Cycle Trail.

Click here to download the latest version.