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Cycle New Zealand: Alps 2 Ocean

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Start and end in Christchurch
4.5 (12,164 reviews)
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Bicycle
Pedal through scenic landscapes on two wheels
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Christchurch to Twizel

    Christchurch to Twizel
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycle from Lake Tekapo to Lake Pukaki via Tekapo Canal
    • Visit Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Farm
    • Stop at Tekapo B Power Station for Southern Alps views
    • Ride across Twizel Flats to Twizel
    Landmarks
    Lake Tekapo
    Lake Pukaki
    Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Farm
    Tekapo B Power Station
    Southern Alps
    Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Twizel to Lake Ohau

    Twizel to Lake Ohau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Short walk in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
    • Cycle to Ohau Canal
    • Cycle around Lake Ohau
    Landmarks
    Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
    Mt Cook
    Te Wahipounamu UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Ben Ohau
    Lake Ohau
    Ohau Canal
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 3

    Lake Ohau to Omarama

    Lake Ohau to Omarama
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch at historic woolshed at Quailburn Road)

    Included Activities

    • Ride to Freehold Creek
    • Climb singletrack trail through native beech forest to Tarnbrae Pass
    • Packed lunch at historic woolshed at Quailburn Road
    • Ride to Omarama

    Optional Activities

    • Cycle to Omarama Clay Cliffs (extra 14 km)
    Landmarks
    Lake Ohau
    Ben Ohau
    Tarnbrae Pass
    Mackenzie Basin
    Lake Ruataniwha
    Omarama Clay Cliffs
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Omarama to Kurow

    Omarama to Kurow
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Waitaki Valley
    • Pass Chain Hills Viewpoint
    • Ride along Lake Benmore
    • Cycle through Benmore Gorge to top of Benmore Dam
    • Ride along Lake Aviemore
    • Pass Wharekuri ruins
    • Cycle to Kurow

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local winery in Kurow
    Landmarks
    Waitaki Valley
    Chain Hills Viewpoint
    Lake Benmore
    Pumpkin Point
    Benmore Gorge
    Benmore Dam
    Otematata
    Lake Aviemore
    Wharekuri ruins
  6. Day 5

    Kurow to Duntroon

    Kurow to Duntroon
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycle down Waitaki Valley along the Waitaki River
    • Visit River-T Estate Wines
    • Visit Takiroa Maori rock art site
    • Cycle past Duntroon Wetlands
    • Cycle detour to Elephant Rocks

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Duntroon Hotel
    • Visit local winery in evening
    Landmarks
    Waitaki River
    River-T Estate Wines
    Takiroa Maori rock art site
    Duntroon Wetlands
    Elephant Rocks
  7. Day 6

    Duntroon to Oamaru

    Duntroon to Oamaru
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through Rakis Railway Tunnel
    • Follow old railway line to Windsor
    • Cycle to Enfield
    • Cycle via Oamaru Botanical Gardens
    • Cycle via Oamaru Heritage Precinct
    • Finish at Oamaru Harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Victorian buildings in Oamaru
    • Visit local bookbinding shop
    • Visit local cobbler
    • Browse boutiques
    Landmarks
    Rakis Railway Tunnel
    Windsor
    Enfield
    Oamaru Botanical Gardens
    Oamaru Heritage Precinct
    Oamaru Harbour
    Itinerary Image 1

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    great trip with an excellent tour guide

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