A Beach to Town Ride
Begin your cycling adventure in Waikuku and journey to Rangiora with a coffee stop on either end to keep you going on this fun, grade-2 trail.
10am - The Office Cafe, Waikuku
Start your day at The Office café located in the Old School Collective and enjoy a wide range of delicious food and warm drinks. If the sun is out, then why not sit in the courtyard of the old primary school and take in the view.
- 30-MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- MAIN NORTH ROAD
- OPEN SEVEN DAYS
11am - Rakahuri Trail, Waikuku
Get the biking gear on and head to Waikuku to ride the Rakahuri Trail to Rangiora. This fun, grade 2 trail (18km return) runs alongside the Ashley/Rakahuri River. Discover areas of one-way riding, twists, turns and moguls on your journey.
- 3-MINUTES FROM THE OFFICE CAFÉ
- ACCESS AT END OF PARK TERRACE, STOP BANK, WAIKUKU BEACH
- 50-MINUTES ONE WAY, CHECK THE MAP
12pm - Fools of Desire, Rangiora
Enjoy a well-deserved warm lunch when you arrive in Rangiora at Fools of Desire. Then, once refuelled, it’s time to journey back on the cycle trail in the fresh air to Waikuku, easy as!
- 10-MINUTE BIKE FROM END OF TRAIL
- CONWAY LANE
- OPEN SEVEN DAYS
WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?
With river, beach and mountain walks, 60 km of cycleways, 10 km of sandy coastline, boutique shops, fabulous eateries and a number of activities to do, find out why Waimakariri is the perfect place to make a day of it – no matter the season!
