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Explore Christchurch by Bike: Little River Rail Trail
15
Jan
Jan
Indulge yourself in some local history with a ride down the Little River Rail Trail. Following a railway that ran from 1875 to 1967, this trail will bring you past the Canterbury plains to the Banks Peninsula and then to the largest lagoon in New Zealand. The one-way ride will take you 55 kilometers, and be sure to book a shuttle for your way back!
Difficulty: Moderate/Hard
Distance: 55 km one way
Rental Time: 1 day or more
Key Features: Motokurara, Lake Ellesmere, Birdlings Flat, Little River
Suitable for: Bike Packing/Travel bikes, E-Mountain Bikes, Mountain Bikes
Models Available: Cinelli Hobootleg Interrail, Cube Reaction Hybrid, Wattwheels Bighorn, Cube Access, Cube Attention
Follow State Highway 76 to Springs Road, which will take you down to Prebbleton. Veer left onto Birchs Road to reach Lincoln. Take Edward Street followed by a right turn onto Ellesmere Road to eventually reach the start of the official rail trail. From here on out, you will follow this trial until you reach Little River. The one-way journey stretches 55 kilometres. Rent for overnight or longer if necessary.
