Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
You can walk to Lyttelton on the Bridle Path (1½ hours), which starts at Heathcote Valley
(take bus 28). The Godley Head Walkway (two hours return) begins at Taylors Mistake, cross-
ing and recrossing Summit Rd, and offers beautiful views on a clear day.
Cycling
Christchurch has more cyclists than any other NZ city, due to its flatness and over 330km
of on- and off-road cycleways. These are detailed on the city council's website
( www.ccc.govt.nz ) , which also has updates on the current status of mountain-bike tracks
through the Port Hills.
The 49km Little River Railtrail ( www.littleriverrailtrail.co.nz ) links the Christchurch suburb of
Hornby to the Banks Peninsula hamlet of Little River. A couple of small sections traverse
roads without cycle lanes, although this is only temporary. Join the trail 20km from Little
River at Motukarara for the best of the ride.
City Cycle Hire
( 03-377 5952; www.cyclehire-tours.co.nz ; bike half-/full day $25/35, mountain bike half-/full day $30/45) Offers
door-to-door delivery of on- and off-road city bikes and touring bikes. They'll also meet
you with a bike at the top of the gondola if you fancy a 16km descent ($70 including gon-
dola ride; 1½ hours).
BICYCLE RENTAL
BICYCLE RENTAL
Natural High
( 03-982 2966; www.naturalhigh.co.nz ; 690a Harewood Rd, Harewood; per day/week from $50/175) Rents tour-
ing and mountain bikes, and can assist with guided and self-guided bicycle touring
through Canterbury and the South Island.
Vintage Peddler Bike Hire Co
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( 03-365 6530; www.thevintagepeddler.co.nz ; 16 Bealey Ave; per hour/day $15/30) Take to two retro
wheels on these funky vintage bicycles. Helmets, locks and local knowledge are all sup-
plied.
BICYCLE RENTAL
Other Activities
Gondola
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CABLE CAR
 
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