Overview
This trail will take 7 days, with 6 days of cycling, to complete from start to finish. Enjoy the full package from the magnificent Southern Alps to the seaside town of Oamaru. There are other options for 5, 6 and 8 days on the full trail. Please contact us for rates.
A helicopter flight needs to be booked when starting in Mt. Cook.
Accommodation Types
Standard
Exceeds minimum requirements, with a wider range of facilities and service. Motels, B&B, Backpackers, Camping Grounds, Holiday Parks, Farmstay, Homestay, Holiday Home
- Own room, with shared / private / ensuite bathroom
- Self catering facilities
- Breakfast included if B & B
Superior
Better than average with good to very good range of facilties and service. Motels, B&B, Hotel, Inns, Lodge, Holiday Parks, Farmstay, Homestay, Holiday Home
- Own room, with a private/ensuite bathroom
- Breakfast and dinner available in house or cooking facilites in room
- Breakfast included if B & B (may have in-house liquor licence)
E-Bike Upgrade
Our E-bikes are equipped with the latest technology with a smooth and powerful electric motor to provide extra assistance whenever needed. The riding position is upright and comfortable. Riding an E-bike is a great way to enjoy the Alps to Ocean experience.
Details
Difficulty: 3
Departures 1 October - 20 May
Twizel - Lake Ohau - Omarama - Otematata - Kurow or Windsor - Oamaru
- Trail Start: Mt Cook Village (inc. helicopter), Jollie River or Tekapo
- Trail Finish: Oamaru
- Duration: 7 Days, (6 days cycling)
Start: Mt Cook Village, Jollie River, or Tekapo,
Finish: Oamaru
Includes:
- Transfers between your accommodation & our depot upon arrival
- Bike Hire for 6 days - your choice of bike style, helmet and rear rack bags (Own bike and gear is an option)
- Shuttle to Alps 2 Ocean start point
- Luggage Transfer for each day
- 6 nights Accommodation (Standard & Superior options available)
- 3 Dinners, 3 Breakfasts and a minimum of 2 Packed Lunches
- Trip itinerary, directions and trail map info
- Helicopter is included with option 3: Mt Cook to Oamaru
*Note you have the choice of mountain bikes, comfort bikes, or upgrade to an E-Bike
Pricing:
Cost per person (Twin share)
October 2020 - May 2021
Tekapo to Oamaru
- Standard level: NZ$1,605
- Superior level*: NZ$1,855
Mt Cook to Oamaru
(Inc. helicopter over Tasman River)
- Standard level: NZ$1,765
- Superior level*: NZ$2,015
*Superior Level Trip: The Alps 2 Ocean is situated in a remote area of New Zealand, and with that comes limited accommodation choices. Our Superior Upgrade offers a higher level of lodgings at locations where available. This is typically for 4 of the 6 nights of the trip.
Upgrades
- E-bike Upgrade: N$300 per person
- Oamaru to Twizel Shuttle*: NZ$$45 per person (min. of 2pax)
* You are welcome to park your car at our depot in Twizel and catch our return shuttle from Oamaru on your last day. The shuttle departs Oamaru at 2:45pm and arrives in Twizel at 4:45pm. Available on Day 1 or Day 7
Currency ConverterOverview
This trail will take 7 days, with 6 days of cycling, to complete from start to finish. Enjoy the full package from the magnificent Southern Alps to the seaside town of Oamaru. There are other options for 5, 6 and 8 days on the full trail. Please contact us for rates.
A helicopter flight needs to be booked when starting in Mt. Cook.
Accommodation Types
Standard
Exceeds minimum requirements, with a wider range of facilities and service. Motels, B&B, Backpackers, Camping Grounds, Holiday Parks, Farmstay, Homestay, Holiday Home
- Own room, with shared / private / ensuite bathroom
- Self catering facilities
- Breakfast included if B & B
Superior
Better than average with good to very good range of facilties and service. Motels, B&B, Hotel, Inns, Lodge, Holiday Parks, Farmstay, Homestay, Holiday Home
- Own room, with a private/ensuite bathroom
- Breakfast and dinner available in house or cooking facilites in room
- Breakfast included if B & B (may have in-house liquor licence)
E-Bike Upgrade
Our E-bikes are equipped with the latest technology with a smooth and powerful electric motor to provide extra assistance whenever needed. The riding position is upright and comfortable. Riding an E-bike is a great way to enjoy the Alps to Ocean experience.
Itinerary
Open AllWe recommend allowing a day of travel to get to Twizel from Christchurch or Queenstown. Take the afternoon to explore this rural township before spending the night in Twizel.
Our morning shuttle will take you to your chosen starting point on the trail. Cycle the golden tussock and lakeside trails through the Mackenzie Country to Twizel.
Cycling options:
55km cycle from Tekapo to Twizel
61km cycle from Jollie River to Twizel
80km cycle from Mt Cook to Twizel
Spend the night in Twizel.
Cycle the sealed canal roads from Twizel to the edge of Lake Ohau before following the dedicated lakeside cycle trail around to Lake Ohau Lodge.
Spend the night at Lake Ohau.
Cycle to the top of the Tarnbrae highpoint, overlooking Lake Ohau and the Mackenzie plains before heading downhill through the Quailburn. Take a 7km detour to the Clay Cliff rock formations if you have time, or relax in the wood fired Omarama Hot Tubs in town.
Spend the night in Omarama.
One of the most scenic days on the trail, todays ride takes you along stunning backcountry roads of Lake Benmore, and Lake Aviemore. Take in the spectacular views of the Waitaki Valley from the top of the Benmore Dam and cycle through to Kurow.
Spend the night in Kurow.
Follow the trail along the Waitaki River, passing through the vineyard just out of Kurow’s township (a great spot for a coffee stop!). After about 23km you will come to the Maori Rock art site before continuing on through the wetlands into Duntroon.
Depending on the accommodation available – spend the night in Duntroon or Rural Duntroon.
The final day on the trail will take you through sweeping farmlands, past the Elephant Rock formations and Rakis Railway Tunnel, and into the seaside town of Oamaru where the trail ends at Friendly Bay at the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a celebratory drink at Scott’s Brewery or explore Oamaru’s unique Victorian precinct.
Finish your journey here, or add an extra night’s accommodation in Oamaru.
Cost per person (Twin share)
October 2020 - May 2021
Tekapo to Oamaru
- Standard level: NZ$1,605
- Superior level*: NZ$1,855
Mt Cook to Oamaru
(Inc. helicopter over Tasman River)
- Standard level: NZ$1,765
- Superior level*: NZ$2,015
*Superior Level Trip: The Alps 2 Ocean is situated in a remote area of New Zealand, and with that comes limited accommodation choices. Our Superior Upgrade offers a higher level of lodgings at locations where available. This is typically for 4 of the 6 nights of the trip.
Upgrades
- E-bike Upgrade: N$300 per person
- Oamaru to Twizel Shuttle*: NZ$$45 per person (min. of 2pax)
* You are welcome to park your car at our depot in Twizel and catch our return shuttle from Oamaru on your last day. The shuttle departs Oamaru at 2:45pm and arrives in Twizel at 4:45pm. Available on Day 1 or Day 7
Itinerary
Open AllWe recommend allowing a day of travel to get to Twizel from Christchurch or Queenstown. Take the afternoon to explore this rural township before spending the night in Twizel.
Our morning shuttle will take you to your chosen starting point on the trail. Cycle the golden tussock and lakeside trails through the Mackenzie Country to Twizel.
Cycling options:
55km cycle from Tekapo to Twizel
61km cycle from Jollie River to Twizel
80km cycle from Mt Cook to Twizel
Spend the night in Twizel.
Cycle the sealed canal roads from Twizel to the edge of Lake Ohau before following the dedicated lakeside cycle trail around to Lake Ohau Lodge.
Spend the night at Lake Ohau.
Cycle to the top of the Tarnbrae highpoint, overlooking Lake Ohau and the Mackenzie plains before heading downhill through the Quailburn. Take a 7km detour to the Clay Cliff rock formations if you have time, or relax in the wood fired Omarama Hot Tubs in town.
Spend the night in Omarama.
One of the most scenic days on the trail, todays ride takes you along stunning backcountry roads of Lake Benmore, and Lake Aviemore. Take in the spectacular views of the Waitaki Valley from the top of the Benmore Dam and cycle through to Kurow.
Spend the night in Kurow.
Follow the trail along the Waitaki River, passing through the vineyard just out of Kurow’s township (a great spot for a coffee stop!). After about 23km you will come to the Maori Rock art site before continuing on through the wetlands into Duntroon.
Depending on the accommodation available – spend the night in Duntroon or Rural Duntroon.
The final day on the trail will take you through sweeping farmlands, past the Elephant Rock formations and Rakis Railway Tunnel, and into the seaside town of Oamaru where the trail ends at Friendly Bay at the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a celebratory drink at Scott’s Brewery or explore Oamaru’s unique Victorian precinct.
Finish your journey here, or add an extra night’s accommodation in Oamaru.
