Two Wheels to Rangiora
The perfect itinerary for cycle lovers, starting in Waikuku and ending in Rangiora with plenty of smoothie stops along the way.
10am – The Office Café, Waikuku
Do yourself a favour and stop by The Office Café in Waikuku. Order a coffee and something delicious from the cabinet and sit in the courtyard of the old primary school.
- 30 MINUTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH
- MAIN NORTH ROAD
- OPEN SEVEN DAYS
11am – Bike from Waikuku to Rangiora
Head to Waikuku to take 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.
- 3 MINUTES FROM THE OFFICE CAFÉ
- ACCESS AT END OF PARK TERRACE, STOP BANK, WAIKUKU BEACH
- 50 MINUTES ONE WAY. DOWNLOAD A MAP HERE
1pm – Fools of Desire, Rangiora
Enjoy a well-deserved smoothie stop and lunch at your halfway point, and while you’re there it’s worth wandering down Conway Lane and Rangiora’s High Street for a spot of window shopping. Then, it’s time to journey back on the cycle trail 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 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.
