Ōtautahi Christchurch and Canterbury have epic mountain biking trails to suit all levels, from impassioned novice to seasoned pro.

St James Cycle Trail

Located 90 minutes from Christchurch, you can easily access one of the best mountain biking tracks in the South Island, St James Cycle Trail.
Christchurch - Canterbury
St James Cycle Trail, Christchurch - Canterbury

Grade

Easy - Advanced

Proximity

The St James Cycle Trail(opens in new window) is a mixed-riding track through some of New Zealand's most spectacular high country. Highlights include lakes, mountains, alpine meadows, and beech forest.

Craigieburn Forest

This spectacular ride traverses the foothills of the Southern Alps, taking you through beech forest and across the base of ski fields.
Christchurch - Canterbury
Craigieburn Forest, Christchurch - Canterbury

GRADE

Advanced

Proximity

Skirting the foothills of the Southern Alps, this challenging trail cuts across a steep scree slope before diving into a beech forest for a fantastic descent.

Christchurch Adventure Park

Christchurch Adventure Park
Christchurch - Canterbury
Christchurch Adventure Park, Christchurch - Canterbury

Grade

All levels

Proximity

  • by car:

    15 mins from Christchurch CBD

Christchurch Adventure Park

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This epic park has 50 trail combinations, catering for absolute beginners through to experts, with world-class jump tracks and technical trails. Park orientation tours are available for first timers and lessons are available for beginners.

Crater Rim Trail

One of Christchurch's most-loved landscapes, the Port Hills, are home to amazing mountain biking tracks.
Christchurch - Canterbury
Port Hills, Christchurch - Canterbury

Grade

Intermediate

Proximity

Ride this impressive network of tracks in Christchurch with more than 40km of track traversing the rim of a massive extinct volcano.

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