THE CLASSIC
Alps 2 Ocean
Join us on New Zealand’s classic Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Experience – your gateway to explore the diverse landscapes stretching from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Our experience will take you on a journey along some of New Zealand’s most spectacular cycle trails surrounded by the Southern Alps and past turquoise lakes.
Your classic experience Includes:
- 5 nights comfortable ensuite accommodation
- 6 days modern bike hire with all accessories (e-bike upgrade available)
- 5 dinners
- 6 packed lunches
- 5 breakfasts
- Fresh fruit, healthy snacks
- Wine tasting
- NZ’S longest and most varied cycle trail
- Hot tubs in Ōmarama
- Helicopter transfer across the Tasman River
- Aoraki/Mount Cook walk
- Daily baggage transfers
- Return transfers to and from Queenstown or Wānaka
- Fully supported private trip with the Luxury Trail Company private van and driver throughout
Itinerary
This is a taste of what your Alps 2 Ocean Classic experience will look like.
Priced from $4195 per person
You will be picked up from Queenstown or Wānaka and transferred to Aoraki/Mt Cook. En route, we will stop for lunch before exploring one of the spectacular walks at Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Settle in at your accommodation before enjoying dinner.
Today you will cycle 77km from Aoraki/Mt Cook to Twizel. You will cross the Tasman River by helicopter soaking in panoramic views of the mesmerising landscapes below. The cycle trail will take you along the Tasman River to Lake Pukaki.
You will then follow the trail across Pukaki Flats – an expansive area of dry grasslands that are characteristic of the Mackenzie landscape taking you through to Twizel.
Settle in at your accommodation and enjoy dinner.
The 83km cycle trail from Twizel to Omarama continues down to the lake foreshore, taking you to the Ōhau Weir which serves as part of the hydroelectric power system for the region. The trail traverses the lower slopes of the Ruataniwha Conservation Park, with stunning views back across the basin to the Ben Ōhau Range.
Settle in at your accommodation and enjoy dinner.
Cycle 80km from Ōmarama to Kurow. This is the newest section of the A2O trail taking you along the lake, this section of the trail includes some steeper and narrow sections. You’ll cross over the Aviemore Dam passing through the ghost town of Wharekuri on the way to Lake Waitaki and the Waitaki Dam. Enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.
Settle into your accommodation and enjoy dinner.
Cycle 82km to Oamaru, riding past vineyards with glimpses of the mighty Waitaki River.
The Pacific Ocean awaits as you reach Friendly Bay an opportunity to capture some great photos to cap off an amazing week completing the A2O trail.
Settle in at your accommodation and enjoy dinner.
We will make our way back to Central Otago and Queenstown along the North Otago coast then head up through the Pig Root which takes us to the Maniototo Plain following the Otago Rail Trail to Clyde. Stopping in historic Clyde for some refreshments and a look around the quaint town, then it’s one hour to Queenstown. Transfers also available to Wānaka.
Helpful information
We’re all about giving you the best experience possible, here are some notes that you might find helpful.
You will be fully supported with this private trip with the Luxury Trail Company, with private van and driver throughout. Daily baggage transfers (1 bag per person only plus a good day pack for riding).
Return transfers are included from Queenstown and Wānaka.
- Drinks and alcoholic beverages
We supply a fleet of excellent, modern bikes with all the accessories you might need including gel seats, panniers to ensure a comfortable ride. E-bike upgrade available.
Yes the itineraries are subject to changes due to availability, weather conditions and/or factors outside our control.
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