Alps to Ocean Trail EASY

Day 1 Christchurch – Twizel

The Alps 2 Ocean Trail cycle tour gets underway as we head south across the plains to the Mackenzie Basin to Lake Tekapo. Here our ride on the Alps 2 Ocean Trail commences, with a very scenic ride through the Mackenzie Basin alongside the Tekapo Canals to Lake Pukaki. On a clear day the views of the Southern Alps are second to none. Arriving at Lake Pukaki you then enter the cycle trail on the Lake Pukaki foreshore that follows the fringe of Lake Pukaki, featuring fantastic views of Aoraki Mount Cook and the snow-capped Southern Alps. Enjoy a refreshment break at the Lake Pukaki foreshore before embarking on the next section of trail across the Pukaki Flats to Twizel featuring great views of the immense Mackenzie Basin and the afternoon sun falling across the Benmore Range. Check into our comfortable accommodation.
Cycle Distance: 51km
Meals (D)

Day 2 Twizel – Omarama

Ride out of Twizel on the glorious canal roads to Lake Ohau. At the lake enjoy views of the Barrier Range over morning tea, before cycling the Alps 2 Ocean bike trail Ohau weir section and on to Lake Ohau Lodge. We enjoy lunch here with million dollar alpine views. We then stop off and visit the Clay Cliffs before our final bike ride into Omarama. There is time this afternoon for a soak in the Omarama Hot Tubs if desired after checking into our accommodation.
Cycle Distance: 47km
Meals (B/L/D)

Day 3 Omarama – Kurow

Today we ride the from Omarama to Sailors Cutting, following the lakeside of Lake Benmore. Here we load up and travel a short distance to the top of Benmore Dam, and enjoy a lovely ride alongside the Aviemore Dam under the cool shade of the willow trees and down the Waitaki Valley to Kurow. Enjoy exploring this rural township in the afternoon and relaxing at our comfortable lodgings.

Cycle Distance: 51km
Meals (B/L/D)

Day 4 Kurow – Oamaru

We commence the last day of our spectacular Alps to Ocean bike ride. We leave the river valley and head inland through North Otago countryside, home to the unusual limestone ‘Elephant Rocks’ to Prydes Gully. Enjoy cycling the final bike trail section through very attractive looking ‘English’ countryside, from Windsor via the Botanical Gardens to Oamaru, finishing up by the sea at Friendly Bay. Enjoy a celebratory meal together in the historic Victorian Precinct of Oamaru.
Cycle Distance: 54km
Meals (B/L/D)

Day 5 Oamaru – Christchurch

Have a well deserved lie in and leisurely breakfast. Spend the morning taking in the sights of the amazing Victorian precinct of Oamaru. Finally, we head back to Christchurch arriving at approximately 4:30pm. Alternatively catch a travel connection through to Queenstown, arriving at 7:20pm.
Cycle Distance: 0km
Meals (nil)

What’s included in the Alps 2 Ocean EASY tour package?

• 4 nights twinshare en-suite accommodation
• 4 evening meals; 3 lunches; 3 continental breakfasts (indicated by B/L/D in the itinerary)
• fruit, snacks & morning teas on the trail
• the services of a tour leader who provides vehicle support & information
• cycle repair support
• all transport from/to Christchurch
• Goods & Services Tax of 15%

Not included in the Alps 2 Ocean EASY tour package:

• wine; beer; espresso coffees
• lunch on Days 1 & 5
• bike hire ($200) or e-bike hire ($500)
• single accommodation supplement ($350)
• Queenstown to Tekapo transfers Day 1 ($45 approx)
• Oamaru to Queenstown transfers Day 6 ($70 approx)