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SaveJust 10 kilometres from the city, the 3150 ha McLeans Forest section of the Waimakariri River Regional Park is a valuable and unique natural recreational area where you can relax and enjoy a range of activities including picnicking, mountain biking, walking and running. It is also a recreation and leisure destination which includes golf, shooting, horse riding, vintage car steam & machinery clubs through to paintball and tank rides and Orana Wildlife Park. Nowhere else in NZ can you find a 'play' area like this.
The Forest:
Walking and mountain biking tracks may be closed from time to time due to forestry operations. Watch out for vehicles and deep water holes which are used for fire-fighting, and stay out of the forest during strong winds as trees or large branches may fall.
Fire danger:
Fire is a constant threat to this forest. The lighting of fires and smoking is strictly prohibited. If you see smoke or fire, call 111 immediately and leave the forest. Golf courses and other large open areas which have short green grass are safe places in a fire emergency.
Don't forget...
Mountain bike tracks are one-way only – watch for direction markers.
All paddocks and club areas are private and not available for public access except in emergencies.
Check the whiteboard at the start of the tracks for up-to-date safety information.
You can contact the rangers on 03 353 9725 at weekends or for Environment Canterbury Customer Services call 0800 EC INFO.
The Forest:
Walking and mountain biking tracks may be closed from time to time due to forestry operations. Watch out for vehicles and deep water holes which are used for fire-fighting, and stay out of the forest during strong winds as trees or large branches may fall.
Fire danger:
Fire is a constant threat to this forest. The lighting of fires and smoking is strictly prohibited. If you see smoke or fire, call 111 immediately and leave the forest. Golf courses and other large open areas which have short green grass are safe places in a fire emergency.
Don't forget...
Mountain bike tracks are one-way only – watch for direction markers.
All paddocks and club areas are private and not available for public access except in emergencies.
Check the whiteboard at the start of the tracks for up-to-date safety information.
You can contact the rangers on 03 353 9725 at weekends or for Environment Canterbury Customer Services call 0800 EC INFO.
source: ECan - McLeans Forest Webpage
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Provincial Park

Access Info:
The main entrance to McLeans Forest is on McLeans Island Road, just before Orana Park if you are coming from Christchurch. There is also access along the stopbanks by foot or cycle from the intersection of Haul Road and McLeans Island Road.
Gate closing hours: Gates are now open at 7am and closed at 10pm - all year round.
Gate closing hours: Gates are now open at 7am and closed at 10pm - all year round.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Hike
5 trails
- Trail Running
5 trails
Region Details
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Jan 22, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 11
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 5
- Trails Trail Running
- 5
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Total Distance
- 31 miles
- Total Descent
- 415 ft
- Total Vertical
- 479 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 499 ft
- Reports
- 150
- Photos
- 36
- Ridden Counter
- 2,366
Popular McLeans Forest Mountain Biking Trails
Photos of McLeans Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Main Loop
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Jan 6, 2024 @ 11:11pm
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Jul 4, 2023 @ 1:56pm
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trail: Main Loop
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Jul 4, 2023 @ 1:56pm
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trail: Main Loop
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Jul 4, 2023 @ 1:56pm
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trail: Main Loop
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Jul 4, 2023 @ 1:55pm
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trail: Main Loop
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Jul 4, 2023 @ 1:55pm
Jul 4, 2023Videos of McLeans Forest Mountain Bike
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trail: McIndoe Track
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Sep 16, 2021 , Christchurch
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Gordon Reid Return Track | Jan 22, 2025 @ 6:03pm Jan 22, 2025 | Dry | bryanmmch | ||
Coringa Loop | Jan 11, 2025 @ 10:02am Jan 11, 2025 | Ideal | sparkynzl | ||
Otukaikino Track (Darroch St Link) | Dec 21, 2024 @ 2:41pm Dec 21, 2024 | Ideal | sparkynzl | ||
Gordon Reid Track | Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:47pm Dec 10, 2024 | Ideal | Urn1e | ||
Main Loop | Nov 6, 2024 @ 4:27pm Nov 6, 2024 | Dry | Cash1000 | ||
McIndoe Track | Jul 11, 2024 @ 7:52pm Jul 11, 2024 | Ideal | NigelDFiFHD | ||
River loop | May 10, 2024 @ 8:18pm May 10, 2024 | Ideal | OliveraV16en | ||
Otukaikino Track (Groynes Dog Park Section) | Oct 29, 2023 @ 12:29pm Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | sparkynzl | ||
Otukaikino Track (Roto Kohatu - Clearwater) | Oct 29, 2023 @ 12:27pm Oct 29, 2023 | Ideal | sparkynzl | ||
Tresillian Loop Link Track | Jun 5, 2022 @ 2:16pm Jun 5, 2022 | Wet | sammcneill |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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bryanmmch | add | report | activity #64990849 | Jan 21, 2025 @ 11:32pm Jan 21, 2025 |
sparkynzl | add | report | activity #64513041 | Jan 12, 2025 @ 3:34pm Jan 12, 2025 |
sparkynzl | add | report | activity #63582572 | Dec 26, 2024 @ 7:23pm Dec 26, 2024 |
AEG | wishlist | trail | activity #63189666 and 1 more | Dec 15, 2024 @ 5:27pm Dec 15, 2024 |
steviewatts17 | wishlist | trail | activity #63046920 and 1 more | Dec 13, 2024 @ 1:12am Dec 13, 2024 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Great little track.. | Nov 23, 2024 @ 4:30pm Nov 23, 2024 | ||
report | Good condition. Starting get a bit over grown... | Dec 29, 2022 @ 10:42pm Dec 29, 2022 | ||
trail | Flat and flowy | Jun 26, 2022 @ 1:26am Jun 26, 2022 | ||
trail | Through trees and feilds | Jun 26, 2022 @ 12:53am Jun 26, 2022 | ||
trail | Smooth pedally x-country flat track | Jun 25, 2022 @ 9:20pm Jun 25, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Waimakariri River Regional Park | 8 | 5.5 km | |||
Crocodile XC MTB Park | 9 | 12 | 2 | 11.6 km | |
Bottle Lake Forest | 11 | 11.7 km | |||
Christchurch Adventure Park | 7 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 13.2 km |
Port Hills West | 5 | 4 | 2 | 13.3 km |
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 10 | 19 miles | 279 ft | 3 miles | 404 ft | #2,458 | #78 | 36 | 150 | 5,800 | ||
E-Bike | 4 | 5 miles | 30 ft | 1,798 ft | 151 ft | #2,329 | #68 | 127 | 184 | |||
Hike | 5 | 9 miles | 171 ft | 2 miles | 404 ft | #4,317 | #102 | 134 | 16 | |||
Trail Running | 5 | 9 miles | 171 ft | 2 miles | 404 ft | #4,336 | #102 | 134 | 186 | |||
Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 11 miles | 138 ft | 3 miles | 282 ft | 15 |
- By YogiNZ & contributors
- Admins: MBA, rhino333, GC
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