Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is a 316km journey from the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. This is New Zealand - in all its splendor and beauty - from the highest mountain, past great lakes and rivers to the ocean. , the 9 section Trail is an easy to intermediate graded ride, offering a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails. Allow 5-7 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Amidst the grandeur of braided rivers, glacier-carved valleys, turquoise hydro-lakes, tussock highlands and rural plains, are a host of tantalising off-the-bike activities including wine-tasting, penguin-spotting, or simply quietly soaking in alfresco hot tubs. It's no wonder people have come from all over the world to enjoy the Trail's stunning vistas, wide open spaces and expansive landscapes. The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is internationally recognised and a great way to experience the diversity of the South Island. Not just for cyclists, the Trail is for walkers and runners too...
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- AnnePetone, New Zealand20 contributionsExcellent but challenging rideA wonderful ride taking you through an amazing variety of scenery. Some sections are quite challenging so you need to be able to handle steep narrow tracks. A great sense of achievement when you reach the finish!Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 January 2024
- Anne5 contributionsA2O with Trail JourneysA2O trail was fabulous. The scenery was stunning and diverse. The trail was challenging in parts, but exhilarating. Every day was different with mixed terrain. Trail Journeys was excellent. Our accommodation was of an extremely high standard, and spacious, all varied, with each day a new surprise. Our hosts were welcoming and friendly, and where food was provided, it was ample, nutritious, and met our special dietary needs. Our transfer drivers/mechanics, Brian and Mike were very friendly and helpful, assisted us where needed and always ready with good advice about the trails and the bikes, taking great photos for us. We all used e-bikes, which made the difficult sections much more enjoyable.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 4 March 2024
- rojoluru9 contributionsSpectacular sceneryAn amazing trip through stunning and varied landscape. It was made all the better for us by the beautiful weather and autumn colours Best to be aware that this is not a rail trail and it's best to do some training beforehand if you are not a regular biker! Lake Ohau to Omarama and Omarama to Kurow both have some challenging bits with steep ascent and descent, a bit challenging even on an ebike due to the rocky, narrow and twisty parts of the track but these two days also have the most spectacular views. Absolutely worth it!! We used Bepoke Bike Tours in Tekapo to transfer our luggage between accommodation and to transfer our car to Oamaru - friendly and efficient service.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 28 March 2024
- DRKapp44 contributionsBest cycle adventure everWe went on this ride and it was outstanding. We traveled with 8 friends and it was really great to share We did it with a company that has been bought out. But everyone we spoke to said that it didn’t matter because they are all pretty good. Make sure if you’re hiring bikes they are reasonably powered as you don’t want to run out on some of the tough hill. Also make sure you have spare tires as getting a flat is a big possibility.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 13 July 2024
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adiegel
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
May 2021
Absolutely fantastic ride. Self organised and rode with panniers over 6 days; accommodation on way was great- highly recommend duntroon hotel service abs food were impeccable)
Trail is mostly off road and when on the road on extremely quiet roads along fabulous canals etc. when on tracks-the track is fantastic and in good condition- a few stony bits but I am not a highly experienced technical mountain biker and managed easily (was on a hard tail bike not electric bike).
This trail is so varied in scenery and absolutely stunning. We did it end of April / may ; cold fingers/feet in the morning but a great time of year to do it.
Trail is mostly off road and when on the road on extremely quiet roads along fabulous canals etc. when on tracks-the track is fantastic and in good condition- a few stony bits but I am not a highly experienced technical mountain biker and managed easily (was on a hard tail bike not electric bike).
This trail is so varied in scenery and absolutely stunning. We did it end of April / may ; cold fingers/feet in the morning but a great time of year to do it.
Written 2 May 2021
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Hi adiegel,
Thanks for sharing your experiences on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail.
It is true the autumn days are shorter and mornings colder but being prepared with the appropriate water and wind proofing, merino and Thinsulate layers all help! :-)
The Southern Alps provide the perfect backdrop and as you will have seen, have already had their dusting of snow to make the scenery all the more magical.
Well done for your self supporting and non e-bike efforts - your 300+km achievements must seem all the more rewarding as a result
Very best regards,
Written 23 May 2021
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travelbug_aegn
Melbourne, Australia73 contributions
Dec 2022
We had an amazing 4 days cycling part of Alps 2 Ocean as a family group, 3 adults, 2 14 year olds, a 12 year old, a 10 year old and a 9 year old. I was the only person with an e bike which most of the time I used in Eco mode, just a very welcome help, but a couple of places was very necessary due to the steep uphill and rough terrain.
The 9 year old and myself cycled from Tekapo B Power Station to Twizel on the first day (just 26km) while the rest of the group cycled from Lake Tekapo (50km) day. Starting at Tekapo B was a very good choice for our 9 year old who while comfortable on a bike was not used to cycling on gravel. Stunning vistas as we travelled around Lake Pukaki
Day 2 we cycled from Twizel to Lake Ohau staying at Lake Ohau Lodge. Totally recommend the lodge will review separately.
Day 3 we cycled from Lake Ohau to Omarama.
Day 4 we cycled from Omarama to Benmore Dam. As others have said, this day was truly spectacular scenery, and a little bit scary at times. However, my cautious 9 year old managed just fine so I would say be careful but enjoy it. This day had some very punishing gravel sections which ended up in a fair bit of pushing for the kids with less fitness. It didn’t matter, everyone enjoyed the day.
Half the group hired bikes in Twizel, the other half had their own. We shuttled cars each night, and stayed in motels along the way. There is no food or water during the day, so you need to bring everything you need during the day on the bike with you.
A wonderful visually stunning experience.
For me, with dodgy knees, the e bike was an absolute lifesaver. But probably not necessary for most fairly active cyclists. However, a bit of practice on rough gravel would have been really helpful beforehand for the kids.
The 9 year old and myself cycled from Tekapo B Power Station to Twizel on the first day (just 26km) while the rest of the group cycled from Lake Tekapo (50km) day. Starting at Tekapo B was a very good choice for our 9 year old who while comfortable on a bike was not used to cycling on gravel. Stunning vistas as we travelled around Lake Pukaki
Day 2 we cycled from Twizel to Lake Ohau staying at Lake Ohau Lodge. Totally recommend the lodge will review separately.
Day 3 we cycled from Lake Ohau to Omarama.
Day 4 we cycled from Omarama to Benmore Dam. As others have said, this day was truly spectacular scenery, and a little bit scary at times. However, my cautious 9 year old managed just fine so I would say be careful but enjoy it. This day had some very punishing gravel sections which ended up in a fair bit of pushing for the kids with less fitness. It didn’t matter, everyone enjoyed the day.
Half the group hired bikes in Twizel, the other half had their own. We shuttled cars each night, and stayed in motels along the way. There is no food or water during the day, so you need to bring everything you need during the day on the bike with you.
A wonderful visually stunning experience.
For me, with dodgy knees, the e bike was an absolute lifesaver. But probably not necessary for most fairly active cyclists. However, a bit of practice on rough gravel would have been really helpful beforehand for the kids.
Written 3 January 2023
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Neil B
Auckland, New Zealand1,483 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
An amazing adventure. We cycled the trail as a three-generation family group, the oldest 57 years and the youngest 14 months. The toddler alternated between a Thule bike trailer and a standard bike seat. We started at the Tekapo alternative start and cycled seven days, riding between ~30 and 50km per day. The rider towing the trailer used an e-bike, while the rest of us went for standard pedal power.
The A2O was fantastic and crosses through some stunning scenery. The trail surface ranges from road (sealed and unsealed) to finely graded gravel to a couple of more challenging rocky sections. As you’d expect from the trail name, the gradient is generally downhill, although there are a couple of sections with decent climbs, particularly on leaving Lake Ohau Lodge. All of it is easily doable with a moderate level of fitness and cycling experience. We heard that the traditional Mt Cook start point begins with a much tougher section that would not have been suitable for our trailer.
While there are food and drink places at all the recommended overnight stopping points, there is not much in between. Make sure you have lunch and snacks with you before setting out each day.
We used Trail Adventures to organise our trip. They arranged bikes, shuttles, accommodation and helped with itinerary planning. They were brilliant and I’d highly recommend them. When we first started thinking about this ride, I sent enquiry emails to three firms listed on the official A2O site and asked them about doing the ride with a toddler. One of them didn’t reply, one came back with a ‘it’s too hard, we’re not really interested’ sort of response and then there was Aimee at Trail Adventures, who was very positive and supportive, sharing her own experiences of riding on the trail with her young daughter.
The A2O was fantastic and crosses through some stunning scenery. The trail surface ranges from road (sealed and unsealed) to finely graded gravel to a couple of more challenging rocky sections. As you’d expect from the trail name, the gradient is generally downhill, although there are a couple of sections with decent climbs, particularly on leaving Lake Ohau Lodge. All of it is easily doable with a moderate level of fitness and cycling experience. We heard that the traditional Mt Cook start point begins with a much tougher section that would not have been suitable for our trailer.
While there are food and drink places at all the recommended overnight stopping points, there is not much in between. Make sure you have lunch and snacks with you before setting out each day.
We used Trail Adventures to organise our trip. They arranged bikes, shuttles, accommodation and helped with itinerary planning. They were brilliant and I’d highly recommend them. When we first started thinking about this ride, I sent enquiry emails to three firms listed on the official A2O site and asked them about doing the ride with a toddler. One of them didn’t reply, one came back with a ‘it’s too hard, we’re not really interested’ sort of response and then there was Aimee at Trail Adventures, who was very positive and supportive, sharing her own experiences of riding on the trail with her young daughter.
Written 14 October 2022
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rojoluru
Christchurch9 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
An amazing trip through stunning and varied landscape. It was made all the better for us by the beautiful weather and autumn colours
Best to be aware that this is not a rail trail and it's best to do some training beforehand if you are not a regular biker! Lake Ohau to Omarama and Omarama to Kurow both have some challenging bits with steep ascent and descent, a bit challenging even on an ebike due to the rocky, narrow and twisty parts of the track but these two days also have the most spectacular views. Absolutely worth it!!
We used Bepoke Bike Tours in Tekapo to transfer our luggage between accommodation and to transfer our car to Oamaru - friendly and efficient service.
Best to be aware that this is not a rail trail and it's best to do some training beforehand if you are not a regular biker! Lake Ohau to Omarama and Omarama to Kurow both have some challenging bits with steep ascent and descent, a bit challenging even on an ebike due to the rocky, narrow and twisty parts of the track but these two days also have the most spectacular views. Absolutely worth it!!
We used Bepoke Bike Tours in Tekapo to transfer our luggage between accommodation and to transfer our car to Oamaru - friendly and efficient service.
Written 29 March 2024
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DRKapp
44 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
We went on this ride and it was outstanding.
We traveled with 8 friends and it was really great to share
We did it with a company that has been bought out. But everyone we spoke to said that it didn’t matter because they are all pretty good.
Make sure if you’re hiring bikes they are reasonably powered as you don’t want to run out on some of the tough hill.
Also make sure you have spare tires as getting a flat is a big possibility.
We traveled with 8 friends and it was really great to share
We did it with a company that has been bought out. But everyone we spoke to said that it didn’t matter because they are all pretty good.
Make sure if you’re hiring bikes they are reasonably powered as you don’t want to run out on some of the tough hill.
Also make sure you have spare tires as getting a flat is a big possibility.
Written 14 July 2024
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Tom W
Ann Arbor, MI3 contributions
Mar 2023
We used CycleVentures for this trip and it was absolutely fantastic! This made our trip to New Zealand so much more informative and interesting by riding a bike through the landscape and staying at local hotels and bed and breakfasts. Mark and Lewis at Cycle Ventures were just over the top with their customer service and guiding. We felt like we were saying goodbye to close friends by the time we left. Book directly with CycleVentures for the best rates.
We can't recommend CycleVentures and this ride too highly! Seriously.
We can't recommend CycleVentures and this ride too highly! Seriously.
Written 12 March 2023
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NZP0PPY
New Zealand28,133 contributions
Mar 2021
Average compared to other cycle trails we have done. So much on the road, four wheel drive tracks and really boneshaker rocky parts.
It can be real windy and is exposed.
.didnt enjoy many parts of this trail. Lake Pukaki the exception which is stunning.
It can be real windy and is exposed.
.didnt enjoy many parts of this trail. Lake Pukaki the exception which is stunning.
Written 1 April 2021
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Hi nzp0ppy,
We're sorry to hear that your trail experience did not measure up to your expectations.
The Trail's ambitions are to have the whole of the Trail off-road and with the completion of the Sailors Cutting to Benmore Dam section in December 2020, we now have all of the Trail off 100km/hr State Highways (with the exception of some road crossings of course). This new 16km section build (at a cost of about $1.2m) turned what was our previously least loved road section, into our most loved off-road section (and as you mentioned the Lake Pukaki section is stunning too).
I hope you will keep an eye on our progress in getting the remaining quieter country road sections off-road in the coming years, with a view to revisit the Trail at some point in the future.
Very best regards,
Written 23 May 2021
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Anne
5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
A2O trail was fabulous. The scenery was stunning and diverse. The trail was challenging in parts, but exhilarating. Every day was different with mixed terrain.
Trail Journeys was excellent. Our accommodation was of an extremely high standard, and spacious, all varied, with each day a new surprise. Our hosts were welcoming and friendly, and where food was provided, it was ample, nutritious, and met our special dietary needs.
Our transfer drivers/mechanics, Brian and Mike were very friendly and helpful, assisted us where needed and always ready with good advice about the trails and the bikes, taking great photos for us.
We all used e-bikes, which made the difficult sections much more enjoyable.
Trail Journeys was excellent. Our accommodation was of an extremely high standard, and spacious, all varied, with each day a new surprise. Our hosts were welcoming and friendly, and where food was provided, it was ample, nutritious, and met our special dietary needs.
Our transfer drivers/mechanics, Brian and Mike were very friendly and helpful, assisted us where needed and always ready with good advice about the trails and the bikes, taking great photos for us.
We all used e-bikes, which made the difficult sections much more enjoyable.
Written 4 March 2024
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Jocelyn P
Christchurch, New Zealand104 contributions
Nov 2019
Great riding experience over a range of country. The route off road is nearly complete and when done it will be perfectly safe across the whole route. Great campgrounds along the way but if you'd like a bit more luxury there are motels & B&Bs that can be booked.
We appreciated the information signs along the way as we learnt new things as we travelled. Particularly loved Duntroon & the Vanished World Centre. Campground there was well stocked, too.
We appreciated the information signs along the way as we learnt new things as we travelled. Particularly loved Duntroon & the Vanished World Centre. Campground there was well stocked, too.
Written 29 June 2020
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Hi Jocelyn,
We're glad that you enjoyed your cycling through the Mackenzie and Waitaki Districts. Indeed there is ever changing scenery to enjoy at almost every turn and the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is very well serviced with lots of camping grounds along the way. And for every new vista there are many more stories to be told!
Duntroon is a gem of a village and it is strongly supported by the great work of the many volunteers that look after the Vanished World Centre, as well as the historic gaol, Nichols Blacksmiths and the Duntroon Wetlands. The Maori rock drawings on either side of the town are worth a look, as is the Brewery Hole, an underground stream that runs under the village. A glimpse of this can be viewed just behind the Nichols Blacksmiths. The Maori name for these waters is "Waikoakoa" which translates as ' happy waters' and was seen as a source of pure, clean water. The local agreed, and for a time in the 1970 & 80's was also the source of the town's water supply.
We hope that you'll come back with friends and family to discover more stories (and camping grounds!) that the two districts have to offer...
Kind regards...
Written 4 March 2021
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Liz
1 contribution
Dec 2022
We did 4 out of the 6 days on the Alps2Ocean cycle trail self-guided and supported by Cycle Journeys. It was spectacular. Each day we thought the scenery and experience couldn't get better, but it did. Just be warned that there is some serious mountain biking here that was both hard and scary. Ultimately, I'm glad I did it, but had I known in advance, I might not have. I got an ebike for the first time and am really glad I did. I'm a strong rider, but at age 66, it was at times a real stretch.
Written 31 December 2022
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We are planning a 4 person (mates) trip in March 2023, just starting my research what is the best way to get bikes to my Cook from Christchurch?, some of us want to hire bikes, are there good options for suitable bike hire?, is there accomodation for sharing with 4 blokes at each stop or twin shares the way to go?
Written 22 December 2021
We have organized a self supported 6 day Lake Tekapo to Oamaru trip for November this year. 2020. The great rides app and the official apps to ocean website sets out a good itinerary and online booking of accommodation was relatively easy. The Lake Ohau lodge and Duntroon hotel were the most expensive but no other choices available.
We will have ebikes. What do people know about navigating farmers gates and pinch barriers? Necessary to lift bikes?? Thanks.
Written 4 October 2020
Hi Harvey, no doubt you will have negotiated the many pinch barriers along the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle trail by now but for others perhaps I can refer you to the trail website and FAQ;s which also have a link to a plan of the barriers general dimensions.
For an ordinary bike these can simply be pushed through as they are designed for cycles but to keep motorbikes off the private land. If your bike has paniers or you are travelling with a bike trailer with kit or kids then this may need to be unhooked and pulled under the hoop of the barrier (if it is not too high). The only alternative if it is to wide or tall is to lift it over - sorry about that.
The issue of allowing cyclist access and restricting motorbikes has not successfully been resolved and our barriers on the A2O are the same spec as used elsewhere on the Great Rides network.
I hope that is some help for the others that follow in your tire tracks and that you had a great time on the Trail.
Safe and enjoyable onward travels.
Written 4 March 2021
Is A2O self-guided (no tour company possible?)
Looking to fly in with my own bike to Christchurch, take the intercity (or cheap transfer) to the trailhead then independently book accommodation with providers. Prices for tours/bike hire are not in my budget and since this is a first world English speaking country I think this should be possible? Some of the prices for transfers alone are more than a flight from Sydney to Bali, not sure why this is the case? Wondering if there is a backpacker/self-supported culture on the trail? Thanks.
Written 13 February 2020
Hi Oliver,
Great to hear of your travel plans!
I often bump into people on the Trail (predominantly the Europeans) that are bike touring the South Island and happen to be taking in the Alps 2 Ocean route along the way. Their bikes are usually more of a road bike, so not ideally suited for Trail conditions - some wider and more highly treaded tires (like a mountain bike or similar) would be better but these guys were coping well with the Trail conditions and really enjoying their trip, as I am sure you will.
Yes, there are several bus services from Christchurch to Tekapo (Intercity, Atomic and Great Sights look to have a scheduled service) if that is your intended starting point. Atomic for example do a service on Mon/ Wed / Fri from ChCh to Mt Cook departing at 7.15am arriving in Tekapo at 10.30am – their cost to Tekapo is $65 - there will be an additional charge to transport your bike but that looks to be only about $25 extra.
Once you are in the Mackenzie basin you may also wish to look at the Mt Cook Connection, a local bus company that connects from Twizel to Mt Cook, Tekapo and down to Oamaru at the end of the Cycle Trail as well. (Atomic Travel and Intercity can get you from Oamaru back to ChCh).
Check out the Alps2Ocean official website for budget accommodation and camping grounds (some camping grounds have huts available too) and the website can assist with any specific requests you might have - their service is free of charge.
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail tour operators tend to have scheduled tour dates and options of supporting you with transfers from the airports and they can also move your bag(s) from one accommodation point to the next for you - some even offer guides with the group at every step (tire revolution). This level of support is probably what you were looking at when you were reviewing prices.
Definitely, if you book your own accommodation / take a tent (there are camping grounds and budget accommodation available all along the Trail) and have paniers to carry your kit, then you will have a great and relatively inexpensive trip.
We hope to see you here sometime soon! And of course we would look forward to your thoughts being posted on the Trail once you have experienced it!
Good luck with your planning and safe and enjoyable travels...
Written 13 February 2020
Hi,
I’m planning a trip in the second half of March. Not 100% of how long a journey I can manage, I just cycle for an hour or two every now and then at home. Can we book in for a scenic section of the Alps to Ocean route? Say three days?
Written 8 February 2019
Hi Gary,
Our general advice is that if you are generally fit and capable on a mountain bike then all of the trail would be within your capabilities. Some sections like the Tarnbrae Track on Section 4 of the A2O Trail is a bit harder (in effort uphill and skill level downhill) but that the views there are very rewarding. The climb over the hill from Sailors Cutting to Otematata (Section 5) is a long uphill drag on the road (with little reward other than a fast decent into Otematata) that could be avoided if you arranged Transport with one of the A2O tour operators. Have a look at the A2O website to see if any of them catch your eye.
Depending on what part of the Trail you wanted to see or from where you plan to be based, there are local operators and transport providers based in Oamaru, Omarama, Twizel and Tekapo all of whome provide a great service.
Some local, Christchurch or Queenstown operators will arrange everything for you, including airport transfers and accommodation, while others will be happy to hire you bikes and transfer bags or move your hire car to your next accommodation or pick up point, on a more local basis.
If you wanted to take on Section 1 of the Trail from the base of Mt. Cook the scenery does not get much better than that, however this would require a helicopter lift across the Tasman River from Mt. Cook Airport (at additional cost to you). They also do scenic flights from there around Mt. Cook and the glaciers and of course there is the gliding experience from Omarama.
How much scenery can you take in?? Are you sure you only have three days? :-)
However you plan it, we wish you a GREAT experience...
Written 11 February 2019
Has anyone done this cycle trail starting in Oamaru and riding to Tekapo? Thanks
Written 7 July 2018
Hi there,
It is advised you cycle the trail west to east (Tekapo/Aoraki Mt Cook to Oamaru) This is for several reasons: it's generally downhill (but still encompassing some uphill), and the prevailing wind should be behind you, however the trail is sign posted for going in the opposite direction as well.
Written 9 July 2018
I have a day to do a portion of the Alps To Ocean.
Which section would you recommend for two adventurous teenage boys. Sue
Written 8 December 2017
Hi Sue ,
I would recommend you get in touch with A2O who are qualified in answering your questions and would be able to give advice
On varying fitness trails☺
Written 14 December 2017
Hello
I am wanting to complete this in early Sept
Are there any operators who will at least do luggage transfers then?
Written 20 June 2017
Contact The Jollie Biker and talk to them about what you need
If they can't do it they'll point you in the right direction
Other contact the official A2O website
Written 20 June 2017
which is the best firm to go with on a fully organised tour? planning on doing it in Dec 2017,any advice on doing the ride grateful, what to take and not to take etc.
Written 25 January 2017
Hi, December is good but in nz at any time just be prepared for any weather so ensure you have gear to suit warm, cold, wet or all of the above
We used The Jollie biker at at about $2,000 nz dollars they will organise an itinerary, bikes, accomodation and meals including packed lunches. They transport your luggage to each sail destination so you only need to carry what you need for the day. Highly recommend them
Written 26 January 2017
Hi could anyone tell me how you get back to your car at the start of the trail please? Are there buses running back to mount cook?
Thanks
Written 25 December 2016
Organise through the Jollie biker and they will sort it out for you
Written 26 January 2017
hello, just wondering if the surrounding peaks are snow covered in Jan-Feb and whether this is a good time to do the trip. Thanks so much.
Written 2 November 2016
Yes at the start there is still snow on the Alps. Could be hot at that time but expect and prepare for any weather
Written 26 January 2017
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