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Alps to Ocean End to End
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7 days
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The Alps to Ocean End to End is a 7-day cycling adventure allowing you time to fully appreciate the trail from the foot of Aoraki/Mt Cook to the Pacific Ocean. The itinerary has been designed so that you can cycle the entire length of the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail, covering 320km of spectacular and diverse country from the official trail start at Aoraki/Mt Cook Village along with exploring some added highlights along the trail. The tour starts in Queenstown and ends in Christchurch.
- CategorySolo
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration7 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation3 - Intermediate
- TerrainMixed
- Distance192.6 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance38.5 miles
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The Alps to Ocean End to End cycle was simply excellent, I could not fault it. It was so well organised, the guides Rudi and Emma were very attentive and knowledgeable. The cycle route was stunning and well paced, the variety of accommodation was great, particularly at the shearer’s accommodation…
The Alps to Ocean End to End cycle was simply excellent, I could not fault it. It was so well organised, the guides Rudi and Emma were very attentive and knowledgeable. The cycle route was stunning and well paced, the variety of accommodation was great, particularly at the shearer’s accommodation and the glamping where we had home made food, it made for great camaraderie. Even though we had E bikes one had to be very fit and used to gravel and stony bumpy tracks. The only criticism would be that the tour description should warn people, especially those riding e bikes that it is quite tough as most e bikers would be used to a paved path and the tour could have clients not capable of riding these trails.
The Alps to Ocean End to End trip was fantastic!. Rudy and Emma were excellent guides. The trail itself is quite varied with dirt paths, gravel roads, rocky trails, climbs, ascents, and meadows all with magnificent vistas of the South Island. Some portions are technically challenging but the e-bikes made…
The Alps to Ocean End to End trip was fantastic!. Rudy and Emma were excellent guides. The trail itself is quite varied with dirt paths, gravel roads, rocky trails, climbs, ascents, and meadows all with magnificent vistas of the South Island. Some portions are technically challenging but the e-bikes made them possible for us. (we are in our early 70's)
I had a wonderful time. Great people, great guides, great weather - and a fantastic trail.
This was a fantastic trip - great route and scenery, great and unique accommodations (shearers lodge and eco domes with outdoor bathtubs) great food and snacks and very helpful and knowledgeable guides. And a very nice group of felllow travellers. Can't think of any part that could be better.
The scenery of NZ is just breath taking. The guides were well versed in the geology of the area and kept the bikes in working order. Times and locations of all meals and meeting points were clear and timely. In addition to the terrific organisation of the trip the guides…
The scenery of NZ is just breath taking. The guides were well versed in the geology of the area and kept the bikes in working order. Times and locations of all meals and meeting points were clear and timely. In addition to the terrific organisation of the trip the guides and the riders all seemed to be having quite a bit of fun.
Fantastic experience our tour leaders were excellent and were also very knowledgeable about the locations we visited also about the history of the area . Accommodations and meals were very good . A very good experience and can’t wait for the next one !
Apart from blisters on my bum I thought this trip was stunning - our two guides were so inclusive, the tour group was amazing, friendly and helpful. I'm 75 and in the week leading up to the "event" I had doubts about my fitness and skill. I needn't have worried…
Apart from blisters on my bum I thought this trip was stunning - our two guides were so inclusive, the tour group was amazing, friendly and helpful. I'm 75 and in the week leading up to the "event" I had doubts about my fitness and skill. I needn't have worried - I had an eBike and challenged myself to ride as much as possible on no power; sometimes the Little, Red Engine chant in my mind gave up -"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can (nearly to the top), I think I ....damn it!" Pressed the eco button. On a couple of long downhill "coasts" some of us challenged each other to see what speeds we reached. My room-mate got to 63kmh, an Aussie woman to 68.3 and I got to 68 - wow!!
We absolutely loved our Alps to Ocean experience. Heather and Emma were fantastic guides, we had a trip full of laughter and beautiful scenery.