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The best MTB trails in Canterbury

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Mountain biking in Canterbury is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of New Zealand. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. View of Christchurch – Bowenvale Bonus MTB Track loop from Huntsbury

27.8km

02:59

850m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.3

(4)

159

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2. View of Christchurch loop from Oaklands

37.4km

02:47

600m

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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3. Rothesay Reserve loop from Parklands

27.3km

01:54

100m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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4. View of Christchurch – Madinah Summit loop from Heathcote Valley

44.4km

03:35

850m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Native planting loop from Halswell

10.8km

00:59

210m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Seat loop from Spreydon

20.1km

01:50

470m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Hanmer Springs Hot Pools – Hanmer Bakery Cafe loop from Hanmer Springs

24.0km

02:14

430m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Hogs Back Track loop from Castle Hill Village

37.3km

03:51

1,170m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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5.0

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9. Ōpakia / Lake Middleton loop from Twizel

50.3km

03:27

240m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

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10. Hanmer Bakery Cafe – Hanmer Springs Hot Pools loop from Hanmer Springs

41.1km

03:43

950m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in Canterbury

1. View of Christchurch – Bowenvale Bonus MTB Track loop from Huntsbury

2. View of Christchurch loop from Oaklands

3. Rothesay Reserve loop from Parklands

4. View of Christchurch – Madinah Summit loop from Heathcote Valley

5. Native planting loop from Halswell

6. Seat loop from Spreydon

7. Hanmer Springs Hot Pools – Hanmer Bakery Cafe loop from Hanmer Springs

8. Hogs Back Track loop from Castle Hill Village

9. Ōpakia / Lake Middleton loop from Twizel

10. Hanmer Bakery Cafe – Hanmer Springs Hot Pools loop from Hanmer Springs

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