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

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

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 - 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

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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