Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
New Zealand Cycle Trail
Mackenzie Country, South Island
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail will stretch 312 kms through the Mackenzie Basin and down the Waitaki Valley to Oamaru and the Pacific Ocean; beginning at the base of New Zealand's highest peak and passing a number of glacial lakes while descending 780 metres to the mighty Pacific Ocean, this promises to be one of New Zealand's most epic Great Rides.
While there will be a number of entry points along the trail, the logical path is heading downhill from Mt Cook Village with the prevailing north-westerly wind to aid you along the way. A number of towns along the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail will offer accommodation options, delectable cuisine and other activities along the way - catering to both single and multi-day cyclists.
This epic trail will continue through The Mackenzie Basin, past Lake Ohau, Omarama, Otemetata, Lake Benmore, Lake Aviemore, Lake Waitaki, Kurow, Duntroon, past Elephant Rocks and Vanished World sites and into Oamaru.
Sections of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail
| Trail Distance | Trail Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| AorakiMount Cook National Park– Braemar Station | Flat & Slightly Downhill (Grade 2) | |
| Braemar Station to Twizel | Flat & Slightly Downhill (Grade 2) | |
| Twizel to Lake Ohau Lodge | Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2) | |
| Lake Ohau Lodge to Omarama | Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2) | |
| Omarama to Otematata | Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2) | |
| Otematata to Kurow | Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2) | |
| Kurow to Duntroon | Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2) | |
| Duntroon – Oamaru | Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2) |
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Keen to know if available in March 2012. Looks fabulous.
Posted by Cheryl Hutchison, 25/09/2011 7:48pm (5 months ago)
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