Trail bike riding

We welcome trail bike riders in designated areas along the north and south banks of the Waimakariri River Regional Park.

See below for guides to trail bike, motocross and quad bike riding tracks.

Please read trail bike riding rules and keep to defined tracks. Do not ride on the sides of stopbanks or groynes; fines for damage to stopbanks can be up to $10,000. Stopbanks and groynes protect nearby communities from flooding.

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Kaiapoi Island motocross tracks Fly-by

Kaiapoi Island in the Waimakariri Regional Park, is a well-maintained motocross track with a learners’ area for under-16s, and a designated family area.

Trail bike rules

Road rules apply on all publicly accessible roads and tracks throughout the Waimakariri River Regional Park.

Safety rules:

Always wear safety gear, boots and a helmet
Ensure your trail bike is in safe working order
Muffler systems must be rated below 90 decibels
All trail bikes must have spark arrestors fitted
Carry a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher and cellphone, and always ride with a buddy or onlooker.

Track rules:

Follow all instructions displayed in the area
Ride on the track that suits your ability
Check the track is clear when moving on or off
Only pass if it is safe to do so
Always stop and give assistance to a rider who has fallen, and get other riders on the track to slow down

Kaiapoi Island Motocross Park

The Kaiapoi Island Motocross Park is on the North Bank of the Waimakariri River. It's a well-maintained motocross track with a learners’ area for under-16s and a designated family area.

Only trail bikes and small children’s quads are permitted to be used here.