Cycle Trails
Multi-Day Short Tours
Family-friendly Tours
Inclusions
- 7–8 days standard bike hire (with helmet and rear rack bag); option for e-bike upgrade or bring your own
- Shuttle from Twizel to trail start (Aoraki/Mt Cook or Takapō)
- Daily luggage transfers (15kg max, except at Braemar Station. See 'Important Information' below)
- 7–8 nights accommodation (Standard or Superior)
- Meals: at least 2 dinners, 4 breakfasts, 1 packed lunch
- Helicopter flight over Tasman River (Mt Cook start only)
- Detailed itinerary, route directions, and trail map
- Tour Duration and Start Options: Choose between a 9-day Aoraki/Mt Cook to Ōamaru itinerary (with heli-flight and Braemar stay) or an 8-day Takapō/Tekapo to Ōamaru version (excluding heli-flight and Braemar).
- Accommodation Levels: Standard options include motels, farmstays, and B&Bs with mostly en-suited rooms, while Superior* upgrades offer added comfort and scenic views where available.
- *Superior Accommodation Upgrade: The Alps 2 Ocean trail is in a remote area with limited accommodation options. The Superior Upgrade provides higher-quality lodgings where available.
- Braemar Station Information: Due to its remote location and road conditions, Braemar Station does not support luggage transfers; pannier bags are provided for riders using our bikes, and main luggage can be stored or shuttled back to Twizel.
- E-Bike Upgrade Options: E-bike hire is available. Please enquire.
- Heli-Flight Contingency: If the helicopter flight is cancelled, an alternative starting point and shuttle transport will be arranged.
- Peak Season Pricing: A premium applies during high-demand months due to limited accommodation availability; peak season dates may shift depending on booking conditions.
