The Little River Rail Trail is a community project and when fully completed will run 45km from Hornby in Christchurch to Little River on Banks Peninsula. This route follows much of the old railway line that was last used in the 1960s. There are a number of entry points into the railtrail, accessed off the Christchurch to Akaroa highway.

Currently the completed sections include the 20km from Motukarara to Little River (opposite the Little River Railway Station) and the 11km from Hornby to Lincoln. The rest is still under construction.

The Railtrail is open to both walkers and cyclists, please note though that dogs and horses are strictly forbidden.