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South Canterbury Mountain Biking & Cycling
 South Canterbury in the Central South Island region enjoys a diverse range of urban and rural cycling routes through urban and back country reserves, coastal tracks, river bank trails and local roads. From the thrills of fast and furious mountain bike trails through challenging terrain to gentle, low impact trails for beginners and family groups, there's something to guarantee a memorable experience for everyone.
If you are travelling with your own biking gear, simply download some of our maps below to start exploring South Canterbury, New Zealand by bike. Contact our Timaru or Geraldine i-SITE Visitor Centres for more information on bike hire or servicing (of your own bike), or for more detail on bike trails.
For an all inclusive package including access to unforgettable rides and stunning scenery in both public areas and private high country properties,
browse our South Canterbury NZ business listings to find for local operators. Local adventure guides can tailor an adventure experience for everyone from families with young children to fit adrenaline junkies. With excellent local knowledge of off-road tracks and the contacts to gain exclusive access to private land, a guide can take you to out of the way places with breathtaking scenery usually only on offer to the lucky few. A 4-WD support vehicle on hand means there's always a comfortable warm ride to rest tired muscles - particularly for the kids.
Throw in a delicious home cooked picnic (supplied by your guide) while you drink in the view and you won't want to leave!
View or Download Our Trail Guide and Maps
 Our Central South Island Mountain Bike Trails Guide details six popular bike trails around South Canterbury, New Zealand. The guide is aimed at the recreational rider looking for on and off road trails and all rides are on publicly accessible land. Routes are graded from beginner to advanced level and approximate rides times are given.
Central South Island Tourism Mountain Bike Trails Guide
Maps
You can view or download nine maps of Timaru District Council Tracks below. South Canterbury has many more trails around the region - talk to the team at the Timaru or Geraldine i-SITE Visitor Centres for more information and bookings for adventure guides who can help you access these areas.
If you are a new resident in South Canterbury, the i-SITE team can refer you to a local mountain bike club so you can meet like minded people and learn about the many other tracks able to be accessed by club members.
For more South Canterbury information, contact our Timaru i-SITE
For a full selection of South Canterbury NZ accommodation options, click here
To view other Central South Island Regional Highlights click here
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