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James Noble - A solo adventure

International traveler James Noble's three day solo adventure on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, from Aoraki Mt Cook, to Oamaru.

15 June

Alps 2 Ocean Competition - Winner Announcement

We are excited to announce the winners of the #A2OTenYears photo competition that closed on 31 May 2023! Thank you to everyone who shared their fantastic images showcasing the wonderful experiences and memories created on the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail over the last 10 years.

12 June

The A2O experience - Sarah Bartlett

Spontaneity creates adventure - I am a firm believer in the art of throwing oneself headfirst into any available deep end, so when a friend asked over beer and good food, “Would you be interested in doing the Alps to Ocean with me?” I quickly responded with a hearty “YES! Absolutely”.

25 May

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail survey reveals positive economic impact

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, one of Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand, has received the highest number of survey responses from Trail users compared to the other Great Rides, according to a recent report.

9 May

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail repair and resilience works have commenced

Repair works have begun on sections of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, which suffered significant damage during the July and August 2022 storms and flooding.

9 May

4 NZ cycle trails named among best in the world by Lonely Planet

A new book from Lonely Planet called The Bikepackers’ Guide to the World has named the top New Zealand cycling trails for a bike-focused trip.