Do I need any special permits to ride the trail?

In Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

No, there are no special permits required to ride the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. It is open for public use, and you can enjoy the trail without any specific permissions.

Tours around Do I need any special permits to ride the trail?

Cyclists riding the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail near Sailor’s Cutting with Lake Benmore and mountain views

Alps 2 Ocean Express Self Guided Cycling Tour

Oct-May

Cycle Tours & Trails

Family-friendly Tours

Multi-Day Short Tours

Ride the full Alps 2 Ocean trail in just one week with our self-guided Express tour. Luggage transfers, comfy stays...

Duration: 7 days

Locations: 3 See all

Two cyclists on a gravel trail with Aoraki/Mt Cook visible in the distance.

Alps to Ocean Plus Self-Guided Cycling Tour

Oct-May

Cycle Tours & Trails

Multi-Day Short Tours

Family-friendly Tours

Take it slow on the Alps to Ocean Plus tour—ride daily at your pace with full support, comfy stays, and time to enj...

Duration: 8-9 days

Location: Twizel

Two cyclists riding past a calm lake near Kurow on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.

Alps to Ocean Hydro Lakes Self-Guided Cycle Tour

Oct-May

Cycle Tours & Trails

Family-friendly Tours

Multi-Day Short Tours

Cycle the stunning Hydro Lakes section of the Alps to Ocean Trail on this 5-day self-guided tour. Ride from Aoraki/...

Duration: 5 days

Locations: 3 See all

Mountain biker rides through golden tussock in high country terrain near Omarama.

Alps to Ocean Swift Self-Guided Cycle Tour

Oct-May

Cycle Tours & Trails

Family-friendly Tours

Multi-Day Short Tours

Take on the full Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail in 6 days, riding from Aoraki/Mt Cook or Lake Tekapo to the Pacific. Des...

Duration: 6 days

Locations: 3 See all

Can I hike or walk parts of the trail instead of cycling?

Are there any bike-friendly accommodations or places to stay near the starting or ending points of each section?

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