The best cycling routes in Canterbury
4.6
(73)
3,069
riders
202
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Last updated: November 14, 2025
4.2
(5)
240
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(10)
204
riders
2. Start of Lake Ohau Track – Lake Ōhau loop from Twizel
59.4km
04:13
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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155
riders
3. Scarborough Hill Reserve – Scott Scenic Reserve loop from Christchurch
57.2km
04:17
1,250m
1,250m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
80
riders
4. Cave Rock (Sumner Beach) – Summit Road Scenic View loop from Christchurch
77.0km
05:38
1,480m
1,480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
78
riders
5. Stone Water Fountain – Summit Road Scenic View loop from Christchurch
61.7km
04:00
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
66
riders
6. Rivertown Cafe loop from Redwood
41.6km
02:22
60m
60m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
61
riders
7. Gravel Path Along the River loop from Ferrymead
41.0km
02:52
70m
70m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
63
riders
8. Railway Station – Gold Fern Honey loop from Christchurch
48.7km
02:57
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
49
riders
9. Whale Watching in Kaikoura – Bicycle Dismount Section loop from Kaikōura
44.3km
03:29
320m
320m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
3.5
(2)
50
riders
10. Fungi Farm loop from North New Brighton
16.5km
01:08
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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