Things to do
Hot Tubs Omarama
After a day cycling through the awesome Mackenzie Country, or beside the beautiful hydro lakes – Waitaki, Aviemore and Benmore – you have...
Jake's Hardware
Jake's Hardware is one of the last independent, family-run hardware stores in the country – and we're as excited about the Alps 2 Ocean cycle...
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...
River-T Estate Wines
Cellar Door open 7 days a week 9am to 6pm. Enjoy a wine tasting , or glass of our local wine or beer in a relaxed informal setting. On cold...
Mt Cook Skiplanes & Helicopters
Treat yourself and a special someone to a scenic flight up the stunning Tasman Valley, fly in and hike or climb on a glacier in New Zealand's big...
Wrinkly Rams
CAFE The Wrinkly Rams Cafeteria prides itself on good wholesome food and quality service. The coffee is fantastic, and stopping could mean...
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...
Heliworks
Make us an integral part of your Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail journey! Cycle the A2O trail from the official start at Aoraki Mount Cook Village to our...
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...
Totara Estate & Clarks Mill
TOTARA ESTATE Located only 8km south of Oamaru, at Totara Estate you can step back in time to New Zealand's pioneer past. Explore the Oamaru...
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...
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...
Ostler Vineyards
Ostler Vineyards is a boutique producer of wines of distinction in the South Island’s Waitaki Valley. From select and hand-tended vineyards we...
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...
Heliventures
Whether you're strapped for time or just want to travel in style, Heliventures can transfer riders and luggage to the track from any location, or...
Braided River Jet Boating
Rest your legs a while and take in the Waitaki from the water. Catch up with the Braided River team and let them show you why the Waitaki River...
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...
A2O Cycle Tours
WEEK LONG FULLY SUPPORTED TOURS with the A2O Cycle Trail experts. Small group, fully inclusive and fully supported tours along the entire A2O...
Air Safaris
Air Safaris have been flying aircraft in and around the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks since 1970. Over that period, Air Safaris has grown...
Adventure South NZ
For the past 25 years, Adventure South NZ has provided an unrivalled range of active holidays across the North and South Islands – taking...
High Country Salmon
Established in 2000 by the Logan family, High Country Salmon are one of three farms raising salmon on the hydro canals surrounding Twizel....
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...
Glide Omarama
Omarama, with its clear air, spectacular Southern Alps and all four forms of lift, is arguably the best mountain soaring site in the world. Every...
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...
Helicopter Line
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail starts from Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Cycle out to our helicopter base at Glentanner Park. We will take you and...