Category: St James Cycle Trail

Hanmer trails again closed due to fire risk

Monday 26 Feb – the forest managers have informed the trail network that due to fire risk the Hanmer Forest trails north of Jollies Pass

February 26, 2024 No Comments

Fire season

It is hot and dry in North Canterbury meaning the fire risk is very high. Hanmer Springs All trails in Hanmer Forest, north of Jollies

January 25, 2024 No Comments

It’s all happening on the St James

To go with our new bridge for the coming season, the St James Cycle Trail, one of the Nga Haerenga Great Rides, has been vote

May 8, 2023 No Comments

Spring is here – almost

The end of winter saw the St James Cycle Trail in great condition – apart from no bridge at km36 – but spring has brought

October 2, 2022 No Comments

St James Cycle Trail November/December 2021 update

The McArthur Bridge at kilometre 36 (just past Pool Hut) has now been removed due to the damage sustained in the July flood event Hurunui

November 15, 2021 No Comments

Welcome to Level 2 Delta

Please check out the Covid 19 link for safe exercise at level 2 – enjoy the great trails in the Hurunui. The St James Cycle

September 8, 2021 No Comments

St James Cycle Trail Closed

Currently the St James Cycle Trail is CLOSED until further notice. Storms have damaged the McArthur bridge, 36km in, just south of Pool Hut. There

July 30, 2021 No Comments

St James Cycle Trail access closed

Monday 21 June – Due to access road washouts, access to the St James Cycle Trail is currently closed – keep an eye out on

June 21, 2021 No Comments

Winter on the St James Cycle Trail

With the recent storm cycle and more winter weather on the way, please think carefully before setting out on the St James Cycle Trail –

June 5, 2021 No Comments

How others see our trails

Check out Lee and Sarah’s journey, words at NZ Herald https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel-video/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503083&gal_cid=1503083&gallery_id=229207

April 6, 2021 No Comments

Hurunui Trails

Our vision is creating a network of trails throughout the Hurunui District – walking or riding. From the East Coast beaches to the inland mountains of the Molesworth and St James, the Hurunui offers every type of experience, whether you are on a bike, a horse, your legs or their substitute!