Loosely following the perimeter of the Kaikoura plains and skirting the Kowhai and Hapuku Rivers, the Kaikoura Trail features trails that are as diverse as the scenery. Cycle the entire loop or hop on and cycle a section.

The Kaiterau Trail  is a one-way intermediate loop ride that takes you part way up Mt Fyffe to the Kaiterau Plateau with spectacular views over the Kaikoura Peninsula.

Mt Fyffe offers the unique experience of starting at the beach and cycling to the top of a mountain. But it just may be one of the most demanding cycle climbs you do.

The Puhi Puhi Valley is a gravel cycle experience that skirts the flanks of the north end of the Seaward Kaikoura range.  The climb finishing at Saddle Gate, under the second highest peak in the Seaward Kaikouras, Te Ao Whekere at 2598m.

Nestled between the Seaward and Inland Kaikoura Ranges, Clarence Reserve Station was once one of the country’s largest. These days this vast and rugged high-country is part of the Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and cyclists have unrestricted access.

Following the railway south from Oaro, this easy grade ride beside the railway is ideal for the whole family and gets you close to the ocean and some notable remnants from our past.

Kaikoura may not be well known for its beaches. But get on your fat bike and you’ll find it has big wide gravelly beaches that stretch for kilometres and you won’t see a soul.

The Hurunui Heartland Cycle Ride is an on-road route that you can ride to your desire, either a multi-day explore or an epic one-day trip.