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Section 1: Aoraki-Mt Cook to Braemar Road
Section 2: Braemar Road to Twizel
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Section 3: Twizel to Lake Ōhau Lodge
Section 4: Lake Ōhau Lodge to Ōmarama
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Aphasia biking group finishes what it started
- 19 Apr 2026
From vines to views: The best ways to spend a crisp autumn day in New Zealand
- 04 Apr 2026
Bikepacking Across the South Island
- 10 Mar 2026
Tiny alpine village rises from the ashes
- 27 Jan 2026
Aerial pest control operations near Section 1 - November 2025
- 31 Oct 2025
The worlds most epic cycle trail is hiding in plain sight in New Zealand
- 10 Sep 2025
A2O Tekapo Terminus completed
- 28 Jul 2025
Riding the Trail with Kids this Summer
- 07 Jan 2025
Vanished world of ancient megafauna
- 12 Dec 2024
New Zealand’s longest and most popular cycling trail is truly epic
- 24 Sep 2024
Which Cycling Option is Best for You?
- 24 Jun 2024
Post Cycling Fuel: Discover the Best Foods for Recovery
- 24 Jun 2024
The Hidden Treasure of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- 22 May 2024
Farming Activities Along the Cycle Trail
- 08 May 2024
Riding on the Alps 2 Ocean: Environmental Considerations
- 21 Mar 2024
Training For the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, Using Interval Training
- 21 Mar 2024
What to Do When Encountering Livestock on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- 06 Dec 2023
Kurow Wetlands Planting Day
- 27 Oct 2023
Maureen Gaffney - Discovering the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- 26 Oct 2023
Geology unearthed – a field trip to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- 13 Oct 2023
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Partner Hui 2023
- 15 Sep 2023
James Noble - A solo adventure
- 07 Sep 2023
Alps 2 Ocean Competition - Winner Announcement
- 15 Jun 2023
The A2O experience - Sarah Bartlett
- 12 Jun 2023
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail survey reveals positive economic impact
- 25 May 2023
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail repair and resilience works have commenced
- 09 May 2023
4 NZ Cycle Trails named among best in the world by Lonely Planet
- 09 May 2023
Group of four friends conquer Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- 07 Mar 2023
Celebrating 10 Years of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail®
- 17 Feb 2023
Longest New Zealand Cycle Trail marks milestone
- 16 Feb 2023
What’s the story behind the sunflowers?
- 15 Feb 2023
Do you use the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail?
- 13 Feb 2023
From Mackenzie to Timaru - top things to see and do
- 29 Nov 2022
Rhonda & Robs Adventure on the Alps 2 Ocean Trail
- 01 Nov 2022
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Launches a New Website
- 25 Oct 2022
Cycle Trail gets an Instagram boost
- 30 Sep 2022
Geopark approval would be a boon
- 30 Sep 2022
New Zealand Cycle Trails named among the most Instagrammed
- 22 Sep 2022
Full of praise for Alps 2 Ocean trails
- 20 Sep 2022
Damaged trail rough but ready
- 09 Sep 2022
Travel programme to showcase Alps 2 Ocean trail to Australian audience
- 28 Jul 2022
Couple loving Ōmarama community after shifting to buy business
- 16 Jul 2022
From teaching to hosting The Huts
- 19 Jan 2022
Sheltered camp spot right beside water
- 13 Jan 2022
E-bike charging first for popular Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
- 22 Nov 2021
Waitaki: The hidden lake district
- 17 Oct 2021
Travel offers of the week: Tackle the longest continuous Cycle Trail in New Zealand
- 09 Oct 2021
Renewed strategy planned for Alps 2 Ocean trail
- 30 Aug 2021
GO NZ: Cycling the Alps 2 Ocean trail with Adventure South
- 24 Jul 2021
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail: Is this the most scenic bike ride in NZ?
- 23 May 2021
New Alps 2 Ocean cycle leg proving a hit
- 15 Mar 2021
Alps 2 Ocean: Cyclists conquer longest New Zealand Cycle Trail in a day
- 17 Feb 2021
Alps 2 Ocean: Seven spectacular days through the heart of the South Island
- 08 Feb 2021
New Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail leg opens to rave reviews
- 16 Jan 2021
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