Mountain biking - all regions
Mountain biking in Mackenzie/Waitaki booklet
Three tracks in Hakatere Conservation Area, Ashburton lakes, give access to Lake Emily, Stour River and Mt Barrosa.
Fowlers Pass (1296m) connects Fowlers Hut on Tophouse Road with Stanley Vale and Lake Guyon huts in the St James Conservation Area.
Several tracks in the Lindis area are dual use, suitable for mountain-biking.
Discover the mountain biking opportunities in Ahuriri Conservation Park.
Find out about walks in the Moorhouse Range and Rangitata Gorge.
The forests in this region contain a mixture of mountain and silver beech beside large open river valleys.
This marked route links Charlies Saddle to Stanley Vale Hut, St James Conservation Area.
St James Cycle Trail is one of a network of special cycle trails through-out the country.
There are a number of tracks in the Omarama area suitable for walking, mountain biking and horse riding.
Find out about walking and mountain bike tracks near Twizel.
These tracks travel through beech forest near Lake Ohau.
There are a number of day walks, mountain bike tracks and tramps near or around Ben Ohau Range.
Find out about mountain bike trails in Craigieburn Forest Park.
A three-year trial has opened up the Poulter valley to mountain biking.
Find out more about mountain biking in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park.
Discover the mountain biking opportunities in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
When dry the kettleholes reveal a rich plant-life of very small herbs, which form a dense turf. When wet they are an important feeding area for a host of wading and wetland birds.
You can explore the varying terrain of North Opuha Conservation Area on foot, horseback or mountain bike.
Dromedary Hill (1664 m) is in Lindis Conservation Area, North Otago.
This 44 km-long walkway and cycleway, when completed, will run from Hornby (Christchurch) to Little River on the Banks Peninsula.
This (dual-use) tramping track north of Lindis Pass, in Lindis Conservation Area continues on from Dromedary Hill walking track.
Twizel River Trail is located opposite Twizel township area on the eastern side of SH8. There are wonderful views of the Mackenzie Basin mountains along the trail.
The various access points to Oxford Forest are linked by a series of walking tracks, including the Wharfedale track which is also a mountain bike track.
Some tracks in the Hanmer area are exclusively for mountain bikers, some are only for walkers and others are shared. Hunting is also possible in the park.
Tracks from the Grey River picnic area provide visitors with a range of walks. Dogs on a leash are allowed in the picnic area. There are opportunities for hunting and mountain biking.
Godley Head has both purpose-built and dual use mountain bike tracks. You can also explore the tunnels and other historic features on foot.
Tramping, climbing and hunting have long been associated with the area, while skifields and the skating rink assure year-round activity. The lake provides opportunity for water sports and fishing.
The recreation menu at Glentui and Ashley Gorge includes mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, hunting, picnicking and a range of tracks. Dogs must be on a leash.
The park caters for a wide range of recreation activities including; tramping, fishing, skiing, mountaineering, hunting and mountain biking.
Find out about tramping and mountain-bike tracks in Tenehaun Conservation Area.
The St James offers a great range of recreation opportunities for a wide range of interests and abilities.
The tracks of Oxford Forest offer day walks and longer tramps and hunting within the Oxford Recreational Hunting Area. Wharfedale Track is open to mountain bikes.
Walking, skiing, mountaineering and scenic flights are popular activities in and around Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.