The best cycling routes in Canterbury
4.5
(70)
3,157
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207
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Last updated: September 25, 2025
4.2
(5)
240
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
4.9
(9)
199
riders
2. Start of Lake Ohau Track – Lake Ōhau loop from Twizel
59.4km
04:13
270m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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81
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5.0
(1)
78
riders
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
5.0
(4)
66
riders
5. Rivertown Cafe loop from Redwood
41.6km
02:22
60m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4.8
(4)
62
riders
6. Gravel Path Along the River loop from Ferrymead
41.3km
02:53
70m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
63
riders
7. Railway Station – Gold Fern Honey loop from Christchurch
48.7km
02:57
200m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4.8
(4)
49
riders
Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
Expert
3.5
(2)
55
riders
9. Fungi Farm loop from North New Brighton
17.3km
01:11
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
5.0
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47
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10. Hanmer Forest loop from Hanmer Springs
10.4km
00:54
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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