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Alps to Ocean Classic

6 days
Start and end in Christchurch
5.0
2 traveler reviews
Alps to Ocean Classic - Adventure South
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Bicycle
Pedal-powered journeys for two-wheeled explorers
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 14
Age range 16 to 99
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Highlights

  • Cycle around Lake Tekapo and visit iconic church
  • Hike Hooker Valley, view Aoraki/Mt Cook
  • Ride through Mackenzie Country to Omarama
  • Explore Waitaki Valley and taste local wines
  • Finish at Oamaru's Victorian Precinct

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Visit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park - 20km Cycle, Upto 10km Walk
  2. Day 2 Visit Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park - 20km Cycle, Upto 10km Walk
  3. Day 3 Twizel to Omarama - 64 or 83km Cycle
  4. Day 4 Omarama to Kurow - 67km Cycle
  5. Day 5 Kurow to Windsor - 68km Cycle
  6. Day 6 Windsor to Christchurch, via Oamaru - 19km Cycle
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Adventure South

5.0
(13 reviews)

Number of tours

10

Age Range

16 to 99 years old

Response time

2 hours

Response rate

100%

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  • 5.0
  • HV
    · February 4th, 2024
    The guides where very enthusiastic and informative. No rush, good accomodations
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • RB
    · December 14th, 2022
    The trip was great well put together and great fun
    Trip date: November 2022

Dates & Availability

6 days
Alps to Ocean Classic
From Christchurch to Christchurch

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  • M

    Michel

    Asked on April 1st, 2025

    How are emergencies handled during the Alps to Ocean tour?

    Travel Support
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten April 2025

      Emergency contact details of participants are collected, and a support van is available throughout the trip to assist in any situation.

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    Rhonda

    Asked on February 19th, 2025

    What is the policy for booking the tour with uncertain travel dates?

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    Tour Details
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten February 2025

      Participants can inquire and hold a spot tentatively if they are unsure of their travel dates, subject to final confirmation closer to the tour date.

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    Ellen

    Asked on October 2nd, 2024

    What preparation is recommended for the Alps to Ocean cycling tour?

    Tour Details
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten October 2024

      It is recommended to engage in regular cycling, including uphill and gravel terrain, three to five times a week prior to the tour.

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    Nadia

    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    What is the group size for the Alps to Ocean cycling tour?

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    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten September 2024

      The group size typically allows for up to 14 riders on the Alps to Ocean cycling tour.

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    Gerrit

    Asked on August 31st, 2024

    How can I contact the tour operator for further questions?

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    Travel Support
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten September 2024

      You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button for any inquiries about the tour.

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    Excelance

    Asked on July 17th, 2024

    Is the bike hire included in the price of the Alps to Ocean tour?

    Price / Availability
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, the cost of hiring a bike, whether an e-bike or regular mountain bike, is included in the tour price.

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    Colleen

    Asked on July 5th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement, What level of cycling fitness is required, What are the elevations

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    Tour Details
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten July 2024

      A single supplement is available on the 22 September tour, or we can match you together with another solo male traveller to twin share a room. The days are around 40-80km of riding, so you need to be able to ride for 4-6 hours each day, for 6 consecutive days, on gravel with hills. But the support vehicle is always available if you wish to ride shorter distances. The elevations are moderate, it is undulating trail and you will climb around 300m per day, with one big climb of 250m on day 3.

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    Muhammad

    Asked on July 3rd, 2024

    i need the actual address of the meeting place. Also, we want to rent the ebike for this tour, could you provide the ebike spec, brand, model and photo pls

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    Transport
    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten July 2024

      We meet at Cathedral Junction on Worcester Street in central Christchurch at 8am (which is also directly outside the Quest Serviced Apartments). Our eBikes are Sinch bikes, and the model depends on the height of the client. Smaller riders will use the low step Jaunt EZ3 bikes, more details can be found here. Taller riders will have the bikes with the high cross bar, which are a Sinch Mode 3.

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      Muhammad

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      The links are not clickable. Could you please send the links again for the ebikes.

    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten July 2024

      It seems I cannot paste links into this conversation. Perhaps do an online search, the brand of eBikes are SINCH (they are a NZ brand), and the models are Sinch Jaunt EZ3 (low step model) and the high cross bar is Sinch Mode 3.

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    Julia

    Asked on July 1st, 2024

    Tell me about the bikes available for the Alps to Ocean tour, please.

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    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten July 2024

      Our fleet of Avanti Discovery hybrid mountain bikes combines the best characteristics of a hybrid bike and a mountain bike to give you a great ride and comfort on gravel cycle trails. Our Sinch Jaunt Ezy3 eBikes are purpose designed and specced for use on New Zealand Great Rides. With ample travel, wide aggressive tyres, suspension seat dropper post and high end brakes and running gear.

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    Harry

    Asked on June 29th, 2024

    Is ebike provided in the tour package? What is the ebike brand and spec?

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      Harry

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Where is the meeting point? I need to search for Airbnb that is nearby the meeting point. Can we rent ebike for this tour? If yes, what is the brand and model of the ebike?

    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten June 2024

      Meeting point is Cathedral Junction, Christchurch central at 8am and return to the same location. Quest Apartments are right there. You can add on an ebike or standard bike here when you make the booking as an optional extra.

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      Harry

      TravelerWritten July 2024

      Please provide the brand and spec the ebike we will be renting.

    • Adventure SouthOperatorWritten July 2024

      Sinch Jaunt Ezy3 white. eBikes are purpose designed for New Zealand Great Rides. Fitted with flat pedals, comfortable saddles. Bike helmets will be supplied, along with a 15L saddle bag for items during the day.

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Tour ID: 34344

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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 24th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 24th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Adventure South. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Adventure South will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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