Central South Island Cycle Trail
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 18.7 mi (30.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 515 ft (157 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 515 ft (157 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Shelter: Sutherlands 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Thomas David Burnett Memorial 17 mi (27.3 km) from start
- Shelter 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Central South Island Cycle Trail
How long is Central South Island Cycle Trail?
Central South Island Cycle Trail is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 515 ft (157 m) in total, up to a high point of 515 ft (157 m).
How hard is Central South Island Cycle Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Central South Island Cycle Trail?
Parking at the start, 76 spaces. 6 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Central South Island Cycle Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 8.6 mi (13.9 km), 18.7 mi (30 km). Toilets: 8.6 mi (13.9 km), 18.7 mi (30 km).
Is Central South Island Cycle Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (10% under trees).
What can you do on Central South Island Cycle Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Central South Island Cycle Trail?
Subway, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Woolworths Timaru North, 1.3 mi (2.1 km).
Is this a good week for Central South Island Cycle Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Central South Island Cycle Trail
- Racecourse Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- SH1 Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.3 km)
- Old North Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.6 km)
- Gleniti Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
- Smithfield - Portlands Caroline Bay Park · Easy · 3.7 mi (5.9 km)
- Otipua Creek Walkway Canterbury · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Timaru International Motor Raceway Canterbury · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Opihi Shared Path Canterbury · Easy · 7.7 mi (12.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap