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	37 km	Flat & Slightly Downhill (Grade 2)
Braemar Station to Twizel	45 km	Flat & Slightly Downhill (Grade 2)
Twizel to Lake Ohau Lodge	39 km	Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2)
Lake Ohau Lodge to Omarama	42 km	Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2)
Omarama to Otematata	24 km	Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2)
Otematata to Kurow	43 km	Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2)
Kurow to Duntroon	27 km	Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2)
Duntroon – Oamaru	53 km	Undulating with some Short Steep Sections (Grade 2)