Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Merchandise, Gift Shops,
Wrinkly Rams
TIRED AND HUNGRY? The Wrinkly Rams cafe is the place to stop for weary travellers seeking refreshment. With clean toilets, espresso coffee, and...
Merino Country Cafe & Gifts
Merino Country Cafe & Gifts is conveniently located in the Omarama town centre beside the public toilets. Our cafe is open from 8-30am to 5pm in...
Kurow Museum & Info Centre
A2O runs past our front door. We welcome all visitors to our quirky museum which provides a snapshot of early European life and features tools...
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
The Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony is located just minutes from the centre of Oamaru. Since its establishment in 1993, and because of its...
Oamaru i-SITE
Welcome to the Oamaru i-SITE - we've got you covered for everything you need in the area. We're also Alps 2 Ocean booking agents - we can create...
Whitestone Cheese
Whitestone Cheese was founded in 1987 as a diversification during the 1980's rural downturn and a series of crippling droughts. Founder Bob...
Kiwi Treasures & Info Centre
Welcome to Kiwi Treasures and Info Centre, Lake Tekapo. Located right in the centre of the township, we are your source for info, souvenirs, post...
Musterers Hut
CAFE Enjoy our fabulous fresh home made fare made daily, along with our incredible Organic, Fair Trade Switch Espresso Coffee. Enjoy the relaxed...
Presence On Harbour
Groovy stuff for groovy people. Merino Possum Knitwear. Quality gifts. New Zealand art and gifts. Kiwiana, A2O gifts and heaps more........ Open 7...
Whitestone City
Set in an original grain store that was built in 1882, and located within New Zealand’s most complete streetscape of Victorian commercial...
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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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Trail Safety
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Accommodation
Need a place to say during your ride from the Alps to the Ocean? Book all your accommodation through the website and plan your ride.
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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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Trail Details & Map
Each of the 9 maps show the elevation, trail surfaces, fitness, skill, traffic, safety notes, and highlights. Please consult the maps to ensure you are prepared for what you'll encounter on each section. Some sections are easy, others more difficult.
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See & Do
Want to know what you can do while visiting the South Island of New Zealand during your ride?
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