Hokitika - Kaniere Tramway (Off-Road Cycle Trail Section) Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Easy
Distance
1.3m
Description
This is the recently completed section of the WCWT that once again links Hokitika with Kaniere Township - new bridges and surfacing have brought this key community linkage to life again Originally built in 1866 by the Hokitika and Kanieri Tramway company, the tramway was constructed from the Hokitika wharf to Kanieri (old spelling); a horse drawn tram ran on timber planks laid on sleepers.
Weather
Details
Condition
Variable
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Easy
Grade
-0.2% avg, -3.3% max
Region
HokitikaLast updated
26 Mar 2026
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Trail features
Bridge
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