Bike Rental and Supported Cycle Trips
Choose from a day to an entire week for your Alps 2 Ocean Trail adventure
Take the hassle and risk out of planning it all, with our pre-arranged trips.
- Day trips
- Multi Day Trips
- A2O Trail Support
Bike Rental
Rental Locations
- Twizel Information Centre – 8.30am – 4.30pm daily
- Mackenzie Country Hotel – 8am – 8pm daily
- Multi day rentals by arrangement
Options & Pricing
- Mountain bikes
- Town/trail bikes
- Bar style frames and step through comfort bikes available
1 hr $30 3 hr $40 1 day $50
Rental Includes – carrier bag, safety equipment, repair kit, trail information and maps
Extras – child bikes, infant seats, pannier bags
Bike Twizel – great local trails
Rent a bike and go exploring
Take a Twizel Map or follow signposts to guide you around town, canal roads, river lake and forest trails or book one of our great A2O Day-tripper Cycle Trips.
Alps 2 Ocean Trail
A2O Day-tripper
A2O Day-tripper
Priced from $90 discounted for groups.
For a day of spectacular scenery biking on A2O lakeside trails and canals.
We provide your bike, equipment, transport and back up support. We help you choose the best ride for your day’s cycling.
Picnic and dining options available.
A2O Day Trip – Lake Pukaki
Priced from $90 discounted for groups.
Itinerary:
Pre-trip: meet outside Twizel Information Centre for bike & equipment fitting.
Day trip: shuttle to Lake Pukaki, cycle A2O Trail to Twizel (25-40km)
Post-trip: return equipment to Twizel Information Centre or Mackenzie Country Hotel
Includes:
Bike and equipment, transport, maps, directions, important contacts.
Options available for shorter or longer trips
Variations on the standard trip ride include: Mt Cook (55km or 75km) includes helicopter flight. Tekapo (40-55km)
Optional extras:
Packed lunch $18
A2O Day Trip – Lake Ohau
Priced from $100 discounted for groups.
Itinerary:
Pre-trip: meet outside Twizel Information Centre for bike & equipment fitting.
Day trip: shuttle to Lake Ohau, cycle A2OTrail to Twizel (40km)
Post-trip: return equipment to Twizel Information Centre or Mackenzie Country Hotel
Includes:
Bike and equipment, transport, maps, directions, important contacts.
Options available for shorter or longer trips
Variations on the standard trip ride include:
Twizel – Lake Ohau – Omarama (80km ride for fit cyclists only)
Lake Ohau – Omarama (40km) Twizel – Lake Ohau – Omarama (80km ride for fit cyclists only) Lake Ohau – Omarama (40km)
Optional Extras:
Coffee or lunch at Lake Ohau Lodge
Packed Lunch $18
Omarama Hot Tubs post ride soak before shuttle to Twizel (Omarama rides only)
A2O Day Trip – Lake Benmore
Priced from $130 discounted for groups.
Itinerary:
Pre-trip: meet outside Twizel Information Centre for bike & equipment fitting.
Day trip: shuttle to Quailburn, cycle A2O Trail – Lake Benmore Sailors Cutting (25km) or Cycle back to Omarama for post ride Hot Tub soak before return shuttle to Twizel (40km)
Post-trip: return shuttle to Twizel
Includes:
Bike and equipment, maps, directions, important contacts, transport to/from trail.
Day trip: shuttle to Quailburn, cycle A2O Trail – Lake Benmore Sailors Cutting (25km) or Cycle back to Omarama for post ride Hot Tub soak before return shuttle to Twizel (40km)
Post-trip: return shuttle to Twizel
Includes:
Bike and equipment, maps, directions, important contacts, transport to/from trail.
Options available for shorter or longer trips
Optional Extras:
Coffee or lunch at Wrinkley Rams Omarama
Packed Lunch $18
Omarama Hot Tubs post ride soak before shuttle to Twizel (Omarama rides only)
Extra information you need to know:
- We cater for small groups with personal, friendly service
- Feel free to email us your inquiry
- If driving to Twizel car parking is available while you are away.
- Public transport daily from Christchurch and Queenstown Airports to Twizel
Alps 2 Ocean Trail
A2O Weekender
A2O Weekender
Enjoy a weekend A2O cycling adventure with family or friends
A2O Weekender Trips
Priced from $560 per person
Includes:
2 nights and 2 days cycling A2O Mackenzie.
Two night’s accommodation double or twin share, standard or superior level
All trip meals breakfast, lunch, dinner (excludes pre trip and post trip dinner)
Bike and equipment, itinerary, trail notes, maps, directions, important contacts, transport
Option 1: Tekapo – Twizel – Lake Ohau
Itinerary:
Thursday/Friday/Saturday or Friday/Saturday/Sunday – 2 nights/2 days cycling
Pre-trip: Thursday/Friday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: shuttle to Tekapo trail start, cycle to Twizel (55km) stay overnight
Day 2: cycle Twizel to Lake Ohau (40km) afternoon transport to Twizel
Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel
Option 2a: Mt Cook – Braemar Station – Twizel
Itinerary:
Thursday/Friday/Saturday – 2 nights/2 days cycling
Pre-trip: Thursday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Friday morning shuttle to Mt Cook, helicopter flight, cycle to Braemar Station (35km)
Day 2: Saturday cycle to Twizel (40km)
Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel
Option 2b: Mt Cook – Twizel – Lake Ohau
Itinerary:
Thursday/Friday/Saturday or Friday/Saturday/Sunday – 2 nights/2 days cycling
Pre-trip: Thursday/Friday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: morning shuttle to Mt Cook, helicopter flight, cycle to Twizel (75km)
Day 2: cycle to Lake Ohau (40km) afternoon shuttle to Twizel Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel or Lake Ohau
Option 3: Twizel – Lake Ohau – Omarama
Itinerary:
Saturday/Sunday/Monday – 2 nights/2 days cycling
Pre-trip: Saturday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Sunday cycle to Lake Ohau (40km) stay overnight
Day 2: Monday cycle to Omarama(40km) afternoon shuttle to Twizel Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel or Omarama.
Extra information you need to know:
- We cater for small groups with personal friendly service
- Feel free to email us your inquiry
- Accommodation is a mix of motel, hotel, lodge, private cottage, farm-stay, B&B.
- Standard = good quality own bathroom. Superior = very good quality own bathroom.
- Meals are a mix of café, restaurant, host prepared meals, daily packed lunches.
- If driving to Twizel car parking is available while you are away.
- Public transport daily from Christchurch and Queenstown Airports to Twizel.
- Luggage is transferred daily to your accommodation (maximum weight per bag 15kg)
- Overnight stays at Braemar Station you carry a bike pannier with overnight items.
Alps 2 Ocean Trail
A2O Long Weekender
A2O Long Weekender
The luxury of a longer weekend enjoy cycling the Alps2Ocean Trail
A2O Long Weekender
Priced from $920 per person
Includes:
3 nights/3 days or 4 nights/4 days cycling the Alps2Ocean Trail
Three or four night’s accommodation double or twin share, standard or superior level
All trip meals breakfast, lunch, dinner (excludes pre trip and post trip dinner)
Bike and equipment, itinerary, trail notes, maps, directions, important contacts, transport
Option 1: Tekapo – Twizel – Lake Ohau – Omarama
Itinerary:
Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday – 3 nights/3 days cycling
Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday – 3 nights/3 days cycling
Pre-trip: Friday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Saturday shuttle to Tekapo trail start, cycle to Twizel (55km) stay overnight
Day 1: Saturday shuttle to Tekapo trail start, cycle to Twizel (55km) stay overnight
Day 2: Sunday cycle Twizel to Lake Ohau (40km) stay overnight
Day 3: Monday cycle to Omarama (40km) afternoon shuttle to Twizel
Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel or Omarama, Omarama Hot Tub
Option 2: Mt Cook – Twizel – Lake Ohau – Omarama
Itinerary:
Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday – 3 days/nights cycling
Pre-trip: Friday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Saturday shuttle to Mt Cook, helicopter, cycle Lake Pukaki (50km) or Twizel (75km)
Day 2: Sunday cycle to Lake Ohau (40km)
Day 3: Monday cycle to Omarama (40km) afternoon shuttle to Twizel
Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel or Omarama, Omarama Hot Tub
Option 3: Mt Cook – Twizel – Lake Ohau – Omarama
Itinerary:
Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday/Monday – 4 days/nights cycling
Pre-trip: Thursday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Friday shuttle to Mt Cook, helicopter, cycle to Braemar Station (40km) stay overnight
Day 2: Saturday cycle to Twizel (40km) stay overnight
Day 3: Sunday cycle to Lake Ohau (40km) stay overnight
Day 4: Monday cycle to Omarama (40km) afternoon shuttle to Twizel
Post-trip: finish in Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Twizel or Omarama, Omarama Hot Tub
Option 4: A2O Long Weekender Waitaki Valley
Itinerary: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday – 4 nights/4 days cycling
Pre-trip: Sunday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay Twizel
Day 1: Monday shuttle to Omarama, cycle to Otematata area stay overnight
Day 2: Tuesday cycle to Kurow area stay overnight
Day 3: Wednesday cycle to Duntroon area stay overnight
Day 4: Thursday cycle to Oamaru
Post-trip: finish in Oamaru afternoon shuttle to Twizel
Optional extras:
Post trip overnight stay in Oamaru or Twizel
Extra information you need to know:
- We cater for small groups with personal friendly service
- Feel free to email your inquiry
- Accommodation is a mix of motel, hotel, lodge, private cottage, farm-stay, B&B.
- Standard – good quality own bathroom. Superior – higher quality own bathroom.
- Meals are a mix of café, restaurant, host prepared meals, daily packed lunches.
- If driving to Twizel car parking is available while you are away.
- Public transport daily from Christchurch and Queenstown Airports to Twizel.
- Luggage is transferred daily to your accommodation (maximum weight per bag 15kg)
- Overnight stays at Braemar Station you carry a bike pannier with overnight items.
Alps 2 Ocean Trail
A2O Week Away
A2O Week Away
Take a week’s holiday to enjoy the entire trail
A2O Week Away
Priced from $1,670 per person
Includes:
6 nights/6 days or 7 nights/7 days cycling The Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail
Six or seven night’s accommodation double or twin share, standard or superior level
All trip meals breakfast, lunch, dinner (excludes pre trip and post trip dinner)
Bike and equipment, itinerary, trail notes, maps, directions, important contacts, transport.
Option 1: Tekapo – Oamaru
6 nights/6 days cycling
Itinerary:
Pre-trip: Friday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Saturday shuttle to Tekapo trail start, cycle to Twizel stay overnight
Day 2: Sunday cycle Twizel to Lake Ohau stay overnight
Day 3: Monday cycle Lake Ohau to Omarama stay overnight
Day 4: Tuesday cycle Omarama to Kurow area stay overnight
Day 5: Wednesday cycle Kurow area to Duntroon area stay overnight
Day 6: Thursday cycle Duntroon area to Oamaru
Post-trip: finish in Oamaru or shuttle to Twizel
Optional extras:
Monday Omarama Hot Tub, Post trip overnight stay in Oamaru or Twizel
Option 2: Mt Cook – Oamaru
6 nights/6 days cycling
Itinerary:
Pre-trip: Thursday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Friday shuttle to Mt Cook, helicopter, cycle to Lake Pukaki or Twizel
Day 2: Saturday cycle Braemar Station to Twizel stay overnight
Day 3: Sunday cycle Twizel to Lake Ohau stay overnight
Day 4: Monday cycle Lake Ohau to Omarama stay overnight
Day 5: Tuesday cycle Omarama to Kurow area stay overnight
Day 6: Wednesday cycle Kurow area to Duntroon area stay overnight
Day 7: Thursday cycle Duntroon area to Oamaru
Post-trip: finish in Oamaru or shuttle to Twizel
Optional extras:
Monday Omarama Hot Tub, Post trip overnight stay in Oamaru or Twizel
Option 3: Mt Cook to Oamaru
7 nights/7 days cycling
Itinerary:
Pre-trip: Thursday arrive Twizel, bike and equipment fitting, overnight stay in Twizel
Day 1: Friday shuttle to Mt Cook, helicopter, cycle to Lake Pukaki or Twizel
Day 2: Saturday cycle Braemar Station to Twizel stay overnight
Day 3: Sunday cycle Twizel to Lake Ohau stay overnight
Day 4: Monday cycle Lake Ohau to Omarama stay overnight
Day 5: Tuesday cycle Omarama to Kurow area stay overnight
Day 6: Wednesday cycle Kurow area to Duntroon area stay overnight
Day 7: Thursday cycle Duntroon area to Oamaru
Post-trip: finish in Oamaru or shuttle to Twizel
Optional extras:
Monday Omarama Hot Tub, Post trip overnight stay in Oamaru or Twizel
Extra information you need to know:
- We cater for small groups with personal friendly service
- Feel free to email your inquiry
- Accommodation is a mix of motel, hotel, lodge, private cottage, farm-stay, B&B.
- Standard – good quality own bathroom. Superior – higher quality own bathroom.
- Meals are a mix of café, restaurant, host prepared meals, daily packed lunches.
- If driving to Twizel car parking is available while you are away.
- Public transport daily from Christchurch and Queenstown Airports to Twizel.
- Luggage is transferred daily to your accommodation (maximum weight per bag 15kg)
- Overnight stays at Braemar Station you carry a bike pannier with overnight items.