Tastes of Alps to Ocean End to End
New Zealand
7 days (Bike: 7 days)
327 km (~47km per day)
Active
Off-road
Guided
Supported
Explore one of NZ's longest and most diverse cycle trails from the base of the mighty Aoraki, Mt Cook to the Pacific Ocean
Explore some of the South Island’s most spectacular landscapes and culinary delights as you embark in comfort on our fully guided and supported Alps to Ocean End to End Cycle tour, hosted by NZ foodie, Helen Jackson.
The 7 day cycling adventure allows you time to fully appreciate the trail from the foot of Aoraki/Mt Cook to the Pacific Ocean. The itinerary has been designed so we cycle the entire length of the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail, covering 320km of spectacular and diverse country along with exploring some added highlights along the trail. Meeting in Queenstown, we drive to the base of the mighty Southern Alps.
Our journey begins with a stunning heli-flight across the Tasman river before cycling through the vast tussock-lands of the Mackenzie Country, along the braided rivers and vineyards of the Waitaki Valley, all the way to the white-stone township of Oamaru. A highlight of this trip is the hand picked accommodation where we stay at a mix of lodges, premium backcountry farmstays and motels.
Enjoy warm, southern hospitality, heritage charm as well as some fabulous local produce and meet producers along the way including salmon, hazelnuts, wine and so much more. An Alps to Ocean trip unlike any other.
Trip highlights
Passionate foodie, Helen Jackson will inform and inspire
Meet the growers/producers of hazelnuts, honey, salmon, vineyards to name a few
Eat, taste, and ebike down the spectacular trails of the Alps to Ocean from Aoraki Mt Cook
Enjoy a breathtaking heli-flight over the Tasman River from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
Meet Philippa Cameron founder of "Whats For Smoko"
Stay at Braemar Station, Lake Ohau Lodge, Waitaki Braids Lodge & Enfields Old School House
Cycle along the edges of Lakes Ohau, Benmore and Aviemore
Explore the Victorian Precinct in Oamaru
Celebratory end of ride lunch at Riverstone Kitchen
Tour Information
From
Queenstown
To
Christchurch
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Group Info
Private Group from just 6 travellers
Inclusions
Tasty and nutritious meals. Breakfasts (x6), lunches (x6), dinners (x6) catered to all dietary requirements
6 nights comfortable motel/lodge/high country station accommodation on a twin share basis
e-Bike including helmet hire
2 Professional qualified driver guides to keep you safe and informed
Heli-flight across the Tasman River with bikes to the official start point
Tasty nutritious trail snacks, drinks and treats to keep you engergised
Full vehicle support along the trail - ride as much as you like
Celebratory welcome dinner at The Hermitage
Celebratory farewell lunch at Riverstone Kitchen
Entrance fees and meet the growers produce tours
Transport from Queenstown to Christchurch
Departure Christchurch Airport group transfer on day 7
Pre departure information kit to help you plan and prepare
Concession fees paid to the Department of Conservation
Exclusions
Flights to or from start and finish points
Arrival airport transfers
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
All beverages, other than breakfast
Optional activities (eg. Omarama hot tubs, Steampunk Gallery)
Personal expenses (eg. phone calls, internet, laundry, alcohol, shopping etc)
Travel insurance - highly recommended
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