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Last reviewed: Wed, 21 Sep 2011

Mountain Biking

Christchurch is renowned across the Country for its stunning mountain bike trails. From the gentle rides at Bottle Lake to the more extreme tracks on the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula, there's outdoor adventure to suit every level.

Cross Country – Port Hills
Anaconda Track
Bowenvale Traverse Track
Bridle Path
Captain Thomas Track
Castle Rock Track
Crocodile Track
Godley Head Track
Greenwood Park Track
Huntsbury Track
John Britten Track
Kennedy's Bush track
Marleys Hill Track (aka Flying Nun)
Mt Vernon Track
Mt Vernon Farm Track
Rapaki Track
Witch Hill Track
Recommended Rides
Bowenvale Valley
Kennedy's Bush Track to Worsleys Track
Worsleys to Bowenvale Valley
Worsleys to Dyers Pass Road
Down Hill – Port Hills
Bowenvale Down Hill Track
Lava Flow Track
Easy Rides
Bottle Lake Forest
North Hagley Park
Tracks beyond Christchurch
Department of Conservation

Rules of the rides:

  • Control your speed to keep you and others safe
  • Do not brake excessively – skidding causes track damage
  • Give way to walkers and other users on Shared-use tracks
  • Give way to uphill riders
  • Dogs must be on a lead
  • Take all rubbish home
  • Don't ride on wet tracks
 

Authorising Unit: Marketing

Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Next review: Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Keywords: mountain biking