ABC Routes: Sumner Beach Picnic Ride

Visit the shorelines and beaches of Christchurch by bike. The Christchurch Coastal Pathway offers a smooth, separated cycle ride from the city toward the suburbs of Sumner, where you can stroll down the beaches and stop for a swim or have a fish and chip picnic on the beach. Finish with a gourmet ice cream from Utopia Ice on Wakefield Ave.

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: 12 km one way, 24 km round trip

Rental Time: 5 hour/1 day

Key Features: Sumner Beach

Suitable for: city bikes, city e-bikes

Models available: City Bike Cruiser, Cube Cross Diamond, Cube Cross Trapeze, Felt Versa


Begin your ride at Gloucester Street, right above Latimer Square. Continue east (whichever street suits you) until you reach Linwood Ave, which you will follow all the way to the coast. Ride along the water, crossing the bridge across McCormacks Bay, until you finally reach Sumner Beach. The entire route is roughly 12 kilometres one-way, fitting for a 5 hour or 1-day rental. 

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