The rest area where the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail intersects Cants Rd, northwest of Oamaru, is being beautified with plants. Photos: Sally BrookerPeople of all ages pitched in to plant a rest area on the Alps 2 Ocean cycle trail through North Otago farmland last week. ''This initiative is a great example that showcases community collaboration,'' North Otago Sustainable Land Management co-ordinator Rob McTague said. Then they recommended a way to make a pick-up bay and rest area more appealing. Tourism Waitaki oversaw the development of the rest area, and Fonterra was there to give the planters ice creams as a reward for their work.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 27, 2019 15:22 UTC