Fully Supported Alps 2 Ocean Superior Tour 6 days / 5 nights
The Alps2Ocean trail runs from Mt Cook all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
Our tour ensures that you enjoy the best of the completed sections of the trail, with some on road cycling. Where we are cycling on roads these are minor gravel roads and quiet canal roads. For our client’s safety and ensuring you have the best experience of this amazing slice of New Zealand.
What’s Included:
- Your Bike… For a comfortable ride we offer the latest Scott, Trek and Avanti 29″ and 27.5″. You can also look at our fleet of Scott European manufactured Electric Bikes. These bikes are all perfect for the more challenging riding on the Alps2Ocean route.
- Your Accommodation…. You will have ensuite accommodation throughout the tour.
- The Food…Daily continental breakfast, 5 packed lunches and 3 dinners are included in the tour price. All other meals are on your own account. Our guide will help you with the lunch options in the areas that you require them. Our included dinners are at Shawties in Twizel, Lake Ohau Lodge and the Heritage in Omarama.
- The Support…One of our guides will drive our support vehicle (modern Ford Transit Tour Van), lead you on off-trail excursions and prepare our trail-side morning and afternoon teas. Cyclists need to be able to cycle independently 15-20km (2-2.5 hours cycling), as this is the distance between check in locations when you can choose to take a break in the vehicle, grab a snack or refill your water bottle.
Departures:
- Departs from Queenstown on demand with a minimum of 6 people, subject to availability.
What it will cost:
- NZ$2200.00 per person. The tour price is based on Twin/Double share accommodation for a minimum of 6 passengers. Price on application for larger groups.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: QUEENSTOWN TO TWIZEL
Meals: Afternoon Tea and evening meal.
Overnight Twizel: Omahau Downs Lodge – ensuite / private bathroom
DAY 2: MT COOK TO TWIZEL
Helicopter ride: Glentanner Station to Tasman Point
Cycling distance: 40 – 70kms (dependent on riding abilities)
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea
Overnight Twizel: Omahau Downs Lodge – ensuite / private bathroom
DAY 3: TWIZEL TO OHAU LODGE
Cycling distances: 39km
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Morning and Afternoon Tea, Dinner at Lodge
Overnight Lake Ohau: Lake Ohau Lodge – 1 x Huxley Wing rooms
DAY 4: LAKE OHAU LODGE TO OMARAMA
Cycling distances: 42km
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Morning snacks and Afternoon Tea, Evening meal
Overnight Omarama: Heritage Gateway – Ensuite rooms
DAY 5: OMARAMA TO DUNTROON
Cycling distances:
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Morning snacks and Afternoon Tea,
Overnight Kurow – Waitaki Braids – Ensuite rooms
DAY 6: DUNTROON TO OAMARU (QUEENSTOWN)
Cycling distances:
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Morning snacks.
Contact us for a detailed itinerary!
