Lake Ohau Lodge
Lake Ohau Lodge is ideally placed between two of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail’s scenic highlights - the shores of Lake Ohau, and Lake Ohau Lodge to Quailburn. It is the perfect spot for a lunch stop or overnight stay.
Established in 1951, the Lodge is uniquely Kiwi in style with a special reputation for high country hospitality and contemporary high country food.
The 72 room lodge with restaurant, bar, spa pools and tennis court has beautiful views from the rooms overlooking the lake up to Aoraki Mt Cook.
DINNER BED & BREAKFAST
Lake Ohau Lodge offers four standards of accommodation ranging from quad share bunk style to luxury double rooms with beautiful views from your balcony, all with en-suite bathrooms. The dinner, bed and breakfast rates range from $124 - $190 per person on a double/twin share basis. This includes a three course set menu evening meal, and full cooked breakfast including a continental buffet. Packed lunches are additional. Anyone with a dietary requirement is catered for individually. Bookings are essential for both accommodation and meals.
ACCOMMODATION ONLY
Accommodation from $125 - $255 per room on a double/twin share basis for guests who do not require both or any meals.
LUNCH
Call in for lunch and enjoy our legendary high country platter and espresso coffee. We take pride in sourcing local ingredients and making everything in house including smoking and curing our own meats, preparing our own chutney, and baking fresh bread daily. Also on offer for lunch are toasted sandwiches with salad, and soup with homemade bread. If you would like something sweet, then you can't go past our homemade cookies, slices, and cakes.
Trail Sections
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Aoraki/Mt Cook to Braemar Road [35km]
Lake Ohau Lodge to Omarama [43km]
Omarama to Otematata [35km]
Duntroon to Oamaru [54km]
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FAQs
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a grade 2-3 (easy to intermediate) cycle trail. There are a variety of trail surfaces. Riders are advised to take certain essentials with them (e.g. first aid, repair kit, water, food). Parts of the trail pass through alpine environments, where conditions can change.
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Itinerary Ideas
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Getting Here
Located in the South Island of New Zealand, halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown, is the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail. It is recommended that you start your ride from Aoraki/Mt Cook - though there are numerous access points along the trail from which to start or end your ride.
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Cycling one of New Zealand's best cycle trails is both fun and easy to organise! You can plan your adventure down to the smallest detail, including your accommodation, cycle hire and luggage transport along the trail.
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