The best MTB trails in Canterbury
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Last updated: October 13, 2025
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1. View of Christchurch – Bowenvale Bonus MTB Track loop from Huntsbury
27.8km
02:59
850m
850m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.1
(8)
152
riders
2. Rothesay Reserve loop from Parklands
27.3km
01:54
100m
100m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(4)
152
riders
3. View of Christchurch loop from Oaklands
37.4km
02:47
600m
600m
Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
5.0
(1)
76
riders
4. View of Christchurch – Madinah Summit loop from Heathcote Valley
44.4km
03:35
850m
850m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
64
riders
5. Seat loop from Spreydon
20.1km
01:50
470m
470m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
58
riders
6. Hanmer Springs Hot Pools – Hanmer Bakery Cafe loop from Hanmer Springs
24.0km
02:14
430m
430m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
5.0
(2)
51
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7. Ōpakia / Lake Middleton loop from Twizel
50.3km
03:27
240m
240m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(4)
48
riders
8. Hanmer Bakery Cafe – Hanmer Springs Hot Pools loop from Hanmer Springs
41.1km
03:43
950m
950m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
47
riders
9. Hogs Back Track loop from Castle Hill Village
37.3km
03:51
1,170m
1,170m
Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
4.0
(7)
42
riders
10. Hapuku River Trail – Kowhai River Trail loop from Kaikōura
41.2km
03:01
290m
290m
Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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