Biking, Burgers & Beers
Looking to start your day with a caffeine hit, a decent bike ride and finish it with some seriously delicious burgers? Then check out this itinerary.
8.30am – Fools of Desire, Rangiora
Fuel up by starting your morning bright and early with a caffeine hit and one of the energy boosting breakfasts on offer. Give into one of their famous chock-a-block brownies, or pop one in your bike pack for the journey.
- 30 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- CONWAY LANE
- OPEN SEVEN DAYS
9.30 am – Bike the Rakahuri Trail to Waikuku
Head to the car park East Belt, under the Railway Bridge. Hop on your mountain bike and pedal The Rakahuri Cycle Trail to Waikuku Beach. A fun, easy trail (about 18km return) which runs alongside the Ashley/Rakahuri River to Waikuku Beach. Discover areas of one-way riding, twists, turns and moguls before turning around and heading back.
- 2 MINUTES CAR, 10 MINUTES BIKE FROM FOOLS OF DESIRE
- ACCESS FROM END OF EAST BELT UNDER THE RAILWAY BRIDGE
- DOWNLOAD A MAP HERE
12.30 pm – The Good Drop and Alt Kitchen
Hungry in Rangiora? There's no better place to quench your thirst and satiate your appetite than The Good Drop and Alt Kitchen. With 21 taps serving an ever-changing range of cutting-edge seasonal brews and seriously delicious burgers, this is a must.
- 5 MINUTES FROM TRAIL
- DURHAM STREET
- CHECK OPENING TIMES
WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?
With river, beach and mountain walks, 60 km of cycleways, 10 km of swimmable coastline, boutique shops, fabulous eateries and a number of activities to do such as cruise, kayak or row up the Kaiapoi River, find out why Waimakariri is the perfect place to make a day of it.
