Christchurch Adventure Park

About Christchurch Adventure Park

Christchurch Adventure Park sits in the pine forest of Christchurch's Port Hills at Cracroft, and its 'Adventure Starts Here' promise covers a lot of ground: mountain biking, ziplining, sightseeing and walking, all anchored by the Adventure Park Cafe & Bar for down-time between activities.

Riders come for the large, graded trail network of machine-built flow lines and hand-built technical tracks, running from beginner green through to expert double-black, with chairlift access to the top. A live trail status board and daily fire danger rating are published so you know what's open before you set out — access can change with weather, maintenance and forestry operations.

Not everything here needs a bike. The dual zipline tour races you through the valley, the chairlift carries sightseers up for the views, walking trails are free, and the cafe's large deck, nestled in the pines, is a spot to simply sit and watch the forest go by.

The calendar is busy too: MTB lessons and coaching, school holiday programmes, night rides, quiz nights, adult workshop classes including Park Tool School, functions and group events, meeting room bookings and winter season passes. The park has hosted Crankworx Christchurch action including the Air DH debut, holds Gold Qualmark certification, and promotes the Tiaki Promise and sustainable tourism practices.

Christchurch Adventure Park: Mountain Biking, Ziplines and Port Hills Views in Cracroft

On the pine-clad slopes of Christchurch's Port Hills, Christchurch Adventure Park lives up to its 'Adventure Starts Here' tagline. It's a base for mountain biking, ziplining and sightseeing, and equally a place for slow afternoons on the large deck of the Adventure Park Cafe, tucked into the pines at Cracroft.

A Trail Network for Every Level

The heart of the park is its mountain bike trail network — a mix of machine-built flow and hand-built technical lines graded from beginner green through intermediate blue, advanced black and expert double-black. Newer riders can warm up on trails like Bridging the Gap and Duncans Donuts, while confident riders chase bigger names: Locomotion and Loose Connections in the blues, Shredzilla, Captain Cook and Pick 'n' Mix among the blacks, and expert lines like Rake 'n' Bake and Phoenix at the top end.

The park publishes a live trail status board with a daily fire danger rating, so it pays to check before you ride — closures do happen, particularly with winter maintenance and logging operations underway in parts of the forest. Serious racers take note: the park hosted the Crankworx Christchurch programme, including the highly anticipated Air DH debut.

Ziplines, Chairlifts and Free Walking Trails

You don't need a bike to have a good day here. The dual zipline tour sends you racing through the valley, and the chairlift carries sightseers up for stunning views over the hills. Walking trails are free, making the park an easy low-cost outing, and the cafe and bar serves as base camp — its large deck, nestled in the pine forest, is as good a place to finish a walk as to end a ride.

Coaching, Kids and After-Dark Laps

New to mountain biking? The park runs MTB lessons and coaching, plus school holiday programmes for kids. There are night rides for a completely different take on the trails, quiz nights for something social, and adult workshop classes — including Park Tool School — for riders who want to look after their own machines. Families are well catered for, and there are options for functions, groups and events as well as meeting room bookings. Winter season passes keep regulars riding through the colder months.

Events, Sustainability and What's Next

The events calendar keeps things lively — recent and upcoming happenings include a Spring Celebration and the Otautahi Enduro — and there's more on the way, with Secret Spot Hot Tubs announced as coming to the park. Christchurch Adventure Park holds Gold Qualmark certification and promotes the Tiaki Promise and sustainable tourism practices, reflecting its care for the forest it operates in.

Planning Your Visit

The park is at 50 McVicar Dr, Cracroft, Christchurch. Check the Park Status page for trail openings and fire danger before you leave, book online for experiences, and note that a risk acknowledgement form is part of the process for activities. You can reach the team on 0508 247 478 or [email protected], and gift vouchers are available if you're buying adventure for someone else.

Signature items

• Dual Zipline Tour
• Chairlift Sightseeing
• Mountain Bike Trails
• Adventure Park Cafe & Bar
• Free Walking Trails
• Night Rides

Menu

Experiences

• Mountain Biking — Machine and hand-built trails graded from beginner to expert
• Zipline Tour — Dual zipline experience racing through the valley
• Sightseeing — Chairlift rides with views over the Port Hills
• Walking Trails — Free walking tracks through the pine forest
• Adventure Park Cafe & Bar — Cafe and bar with a large deck nestled in the pines
• MTB Lessons & Coaching — Structured coaching for riders wanting to level up
• Night Rides — Take on the trails after dark
• School Holiday Programmes — Holiday programmes for kids at the park
• Quiz Nights — Regular quiz nights hosted at the park
• Functions, Groups & Events — Group bookings, functions and event hosting
• Meeting Room Bookings — Bookable meeting space at the park
• Adult Workshop Classes — Hands-on bike maintenance sessions for adults
• Park Tool School — Workshop classes teaching bike care and repair skills
• Winter Season Passes — Season passes for winter riding at the park

Expert Trails

• Rake 'n' Bake — Expert double-black technical trail
• Phoenix — Expert double-black technical trail
• 3rd Base — Expert double-black technical trail
• Kama Sutra — Expert double-black technical trail
• Gizza Go — Expert double-black technical trail
• Addiction — Expert double-black technical trail
• Throw the Goat/Yoda — Expert double-black technical trail
• Wasabi — Expert double-black technical trail
• Community Transmission — Expert double-black technical trail
• GC — Expert double-black technical trail
• Black Jandals — Expert double-black technical trail

Advanced Trails

• Captain Cook — Black technical trail
• Shredzilla — Black technical trail
• Pork & Pūhā — Black technical trail
• Up & Out — Black technical trail
• Choccy Milk — Black technical trail
• Double Vision — Black technical trail
• Pick 'n' Mix — Black technical trail
• Legalized — Black technical trail
• Five X — Black technical trail
• SMC — Black technical trail
• O-Zone — Black flow trail

Beginner Trails

• Bridging the Gap — Green flow trail
• Duncans Donuts — Green flow trail
• Active Rest — Green flow trail
• Non-Compliant — Green flow trail
• Green Gums — Green technical trail
• Snakeobs — Green technical trail

Intermediate Trails

• Piddly Sticks — Blue technical trail
• Summit Connection — Blue technical trail
• Flying Nun — Blue technical trail
• Choir Boy — Blue technical trail
• Locomotion — Blue flow trail
• Loess Rider — Blue flow trail
• Bako Run — Blue technical trail
• Down Low — Blue technical trail
• Omnishambles — Blue technical trail
• Rere Pia — Blue technical trail
• Loose Connections — Blue flow trail
• Askins — Blue flow trail
• Toka — Blue technical trail
• Captain Torpedo — Blue technical trail
• Drainpipe — Blue technical trail
• Gung Ho — Blue technical trail
• Vic Park Connector — Blue technical trail

Frequently asked questions

Where is Christchurch Adventure Park?

The park is in the Port Hills at 50 McVicar Dr, Cracroft, Christchurch.

Do I need to book in advance?

Experiences can be booked online through the park's website, and a risk acknowledgement form is required for activities.

What trail grades are available?

Trails are graded from beginner green through intermediate blue to advanced and expert black, with a mix of flow and technical lines.

Is there anything to do without a bike?

Yes — take the dual zipline tour, ride the chairlift for sightseeing, explore the free walking trails, or relax on the Adventure Park Cafe's deck.

Are there activities for kids?

The park runs school holiday programmes, lessons and coaching, and promotes family-friendly experiences across the park.

How do I know if trails are open?

The Park Status page shows current trail openings and the day's fire danger rating; access can change with weather, maintenance and logging operations.

Can I book the park for a group or event?

Yes — the park caters for functions, groups and events and offers meeting room bookings. Contact the team for details.

Tips

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Good to know

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