Christchurch Adventure Park Gears Up for Reopening After Month-Long Closure

The renowned Christchurch Adventure Park is eager to welcome its visitors once again as it plans to reopen next Friday. The temporary shutdown was necessitated by the Port Hills fire that started in February and ravaged 650 hectares of land, affecting a portion of the park.

Fire Consequences and Response

Despite the colossal devastation caused by the fire, the impact was less severe compared to the 2017 fire that forced the park to remain closed for nearly a year. The most recent Valentine’s Day fire demanded only a temporary closure. Our sources report that the park’s essential facilities, such as the chair lift and zipline cables, underwent safety checks and have proven to be in top condition. Additionally, the vast majority of downhill mountain bike trails remain untouched, promising the same thrilling experience for visitors when the park reopens.

Planning for Reopening

Park management has spent the past days in preparation for the imminent reopening. Activities such as maintaining trails and fixing chairs back onto the lift line have been part of the process. The reopening period aligns well with the upcoming Easter and April school holidays. This timing is seen as a beacon of hope, indicating a return to normalcy and activity after the devastating fire.

Gratitude and Acknowledgement

The Park’s management expressed sincere gratitude towards emergency response teams and their diligent staff for their tireless efforts in making the reopening possible. They commended these teams for their rapid and efficient response to the fire emergency.

Event Cancellation

The unfortunate fire event led to the cancellation of the Crankworx Summer Series, a highly anticipated mountain biking event. The park, however, remains hopeful that future events will proceed as planned.

Continued Efforts and Anticipation of Visitors

Efforts to extinguish remaining hot spots in the affected area are ongoing, particularly with the forecast for norwesters aiding in the process. The fire has transformed hundreds of hectares of land from Worsley Spur to Kennedys Bush. However, the team at the park is optimistic and looks forward to soon welcome its loyal and adventure-loving visitors once again.