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Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is the longest of the 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, serving up epic vistas from Aoraki Mount Cook all the way to arty Ōamaru beside the Pacific Ocean.

It is one of New Zealand’s truly Great Rides; the crème de la crème of multi-day cycling experiences in NZ for the iconic southern landscapes traversed and easily navigated by a wide demographic.

The Trail is broken into nine sections.  Ride the full length over five to seven days for the depth of experience and huge sense of accomplishment, or pick one or two sections and ride them as day trips from local towns. The variety of terrain means there is a mix of easy to intermediate trail riding.

The following routes are popular with our guests staying at Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel Twizel. For more information about these and other routes, as well as up to date track conditions please visit www.alps2ocean.com or contact our friendly hotel team who can assist with information and planning your route.

Section 2: Braemar Road to Twizel

Ride the lower reaches of Lake Pukaki, and across the Pukaki Flats.
Distance: 40km | Fitness: Easy | Skill: Easy | Traffic: Low | Grade: 2

Alt Route: Lake Takapō to Twizel
Scenic views of the Southern Alps and across the Mackenzie Basin, riding alongside the Takapō Canal.
Distance: 55km | Fitness: Easy | Skill: Easy | Traffic: Low | Grade: 2
 
Section 3: Twizel to Lake Ōhau Lodge

Ride alongside canals and Lake Ōhau foreshore, taking in scenic views of the Southern Alps.
Distance: 38km | Fitness: Easy | Skill: Easy | Traffic: Low | Grade: 2
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is the longest of the 23 Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, serving up epic vistas of iconic southern landscapes traversed and easily navigated by a wide demographic. Three of the routes start/end in Twizel, making the Distinction Mackenzie Country Hotel the ideal base for cycling these magnificent trails.
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