Adventure South NZ on the Alps 2 Ocean
The short answer
Adventure South NZ hires Sinch e-bikes on the Alps 2 Ocean — 315km, grade 1–3, easy to intermediate, usually ridden in 1–7 days. There is no depot on the trail itself — it is ridden as a guided or delivered trip from its base in Christchurch. Small-group guided cycling holidays, fully supported, with Sinch e-bike hire added at booking.
New Zealand's longest Great Ride: Aoraki to the Pacific, downhill on balance, past turquoise canals.
Book direct
Guided trips · book 2–12 months ahead
Confirmed for this trail · August 2026
You book and pay with Adventure South NZ. Ride NZ takes no commission and holds no booking.
Distance
315km
Grade
Grade 1–3 — Easy to intermediate
Typical trip
1–7 days
Shuttles
No
Luggage transfer
Yes
Kids' bikes
No
What they do best on this trail
Small-group guided cycling holidays, fully supported, with Sinch e-bike hire added at booking.


Where they run this trip from
Adventure South NZ keeps no depot on the Alps 2 Ocean. Bikes are delivered, or the trip is guided from the base below.
Christchurch base
29 Iversen Terrace, Waltham, Christchurch 8011
Cathedral Junction pick-up
Cathedral Junction (in front of Qwest), Christchurch