Mountain Bike Trails in Kaikoura

Clarence Lookout MTB

Clarence Reserve - Forbes Hut (Seymour Hut)

The primary access is over Blind Saddle, leaving from the Kahutara River bridge on the Inland Kaikoura road. It's a decent climb up to the top at around 1200m, with great views back to the Inland Road and down to the coast. Looking toward the Clarence River from the top reveals the vastness of this high country. You will see weird rock formations and the remnants of fences and historic huts from farming days as you make your way down to the Seymour Stream. Following the Seymour brings you to the Clarence River and Forbes Hut (previously Seymour Hut).There are many opportunities for adventure beyond Forbes Hut. Up the Clarence, under the imposing Dillion Cone is the Palmer Hut. Turn off 2 km up the Seymour from the Clarence for the track to Palmer Hut. Following the track down the Clarence will take you across Quail flat and eventually Goose Flat Hut, 22 km down river from Forbes Hut. To get out of the valley, it's the same way you came in.

Hapuku Trail

The Hapuku Trail follows the Hapuku River down to the Hapuku High bridge, link up with lovers lane under the highway bridge. Can be ridden both ways, part of the Kaikoura Trail Route.

Kaiterau Downhill

Flow Trail down Mt Fyffe, bermed corners, pumps, and the odd table, Just completed Sept 2020, still need some work, but as its hardens up, it should offer a super fun flow trail.

Kaiterau Trail Climbing Trail

Kaiterau Trail Up Trail. This trail goes through a Doc reserve, it winds its way through regenerating native forest arriving near 400 vertical meters with fantastic views of the Kaikoura Peninsula. The up trail is a shared use oneway walking and biking track with a gradient of 3 to 5 degrees, the down will be a winding intermediate bermed corner descent, again one way only. Linking town with our already created trail network, it creates a unique experience of riding from the coastal beaches to the alpine ridges of Mt Fyffe.

Kowhai Trail

Kaikoura's XC Trail- signposted.

Lovers Lane

Singletrack through regen native bush, alongside the Hapuku river.

Mt Fyffe Forest Walk

Mount Fyffe Forest Walk is a 3.1 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand that features a great forest setting and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and mountain biking. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Oaro Rail Trail

Railway Service road with several great viewpoints. Keep eyes and ears open when crossing the railway tracks as it is an active rail line.

South Bay Trail

Beach Front Trail,.

Waiman to Koura Bay

Short Trail along gravel road then through native bush, bring you out behind the Koura Bay golf course.