Cycling Tracks in Dunedin

Cycleways, mountain bike trails and pump tracks around Dunedin, with distances and grades.

Cycling tracks in Dunedin range from flat harbourside and coastal paths to the steep climbs of the Port Chalmers road and the hills above the city. Dunedin is the southern gateway to the famous Otago Central Rail Trail, while mountain bikers head for the Signal Hill and Whare Flat trails. Routes suit family riders and serious cyclists alike, with harbour and coastal scenery throughout.

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18 cycling spots in and around Dunedin. Tap one for the guide, or find the ones nearest you.

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Landmark & Novelty Cycling RoutesBaldwin StreetWalk the World's Steepest StreetJoin the exhilarating challenge of walking Baldwin Street, but are you ready for breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences that await at the summit?

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksBethunes GullyWoodland Reserve with Walking and Cycling TrailsToiletsPlaygroundBBQNo dogsBethunes Gully in northern Dunedin is a free reserve with a playground, barbecues and picnic areas, and the start of the Mount Cargill walking track.

BMX & Pump TracksForrester Park BMX TrackBeginner Riding & Park FacilitiesForrester Park in Dunedin provides a dedicated BMX track suitable for riders of varying experience levels, including beginners.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksForrester ParkSports, Trails and RecreationForrester Park in Normanby, Dunedin offers soccer fields, BMX and mountain bike tracks, walking paths and a dog exercise area with free public access.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksJubilee ParkWalking, MTB Track and Sports FieldsDogs off leashJubilee Park is a compact recreational area in central Dunedin that combines sports fields with a mountain bike circuit.

BMX & Pump TracksMarlow ParkDinosaur Playground by St Kilda BeachToiletsMarlow Park in St Kilda, Dunedin, is a popular family destination known locally as the Dinosaur Park for its distinctive concrete dinosaur slide.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksNicols Creek Switchback TrackDunedin MTB Trail GuideDogs on leashRide the 7.6 km Nicols Creek Switchback Track in Dunedin: blue-rated MTB trail with switchbacks, views and links to Swampy Summit.

Harbour & Peninsula RoutesOtago Harbour CyclewayScenic 30km Te Aka Ōtākou LoopDogs on leashEasy to moderateThe Otago Harbour Cycleway, officially known as Te Aka Ōtākou (The Otago Vine), is a shared walking and cycling path.

Harbour & Peninsula RoutesOtago Peninsula Loop CyclingHighcliff Road and Harbour CyclewayThe Otago Peninsula Loop offers cyclists a rewarding mix of flat harbour-side riding and a challenging climb on Highcliff Road near Dunedin.

Harbour & Peninsula RoutesPortobello to Taiaroa Head Cycle RideScenic 11km to Albatross ColonyToilets1 hrThe Portobello to Taiaroa Head ride is a mostly flat 11km cycle on the Otago Peninsula near Dunedin to the Royal Albatross Centre, an hour each way.

BMX & Pump TracksSeddon Park BMX and Pump Track Mosgiel, DunedinSeddon Park in Mosgiel offers a free public pump track and upgraded BMX track, opened in 2024, with easy access from Dunedin.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksSignal HillMountain Biking Trails and ViewsSignal Hill is Dunedin's premier mountain biking destination. The network includes gentle climbs suitable for beginners, flowing intermediate paths.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksSwampy Summit TrackWalking, Biking & ViewsDogs on leashFind Swampy Summit Track near Dunedin for walking and panoramic views at 739 m. Includes wetlands, track connections and practical visitor information.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksTe Papanui Conservation ParkDay Trip to the Tussock Tops of Dunedin's Water CatchmentDogs on leashTe Papanui Conservation Park: 21,000 ha of DOC tussock grassland west of Dunedin. Nature, history, water catchment, access routes, gate dates and rules.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksWakari Creek and Redwoods MTB TrailsBeginner & Intermediate RidesToiletsNo dogsModerateWakari Creek and Redwoods in Dunedin: a compact, one-way mountain bike network of Grade 2 and 3 singletrack through redwoods and firs off Wakari Road.

Harbour & Peninsula RoutesWest Harbour CyclewayScenic Ride Port Chalmers to CityToiletsCycling the West Harbour Cycleway offers a flat, scenic shared path along the western shore of Otago Harbour from Port Chalmers to central Dunedin.

Mountain Bike Parks & Trail NetworksWhare Flat TracksMTB Trails in Forestry BlockToiletsWhare Flat Tracks offer mountain biking in a Dunedin forestry block with restricted access hours and grades 3-6 trails.