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Adventure South NZ on the Alps 2 Ocean

Christchurch, Canterbury
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

You book and pay with Adventure South NZ. Ride NZ takes no commission and holds no booking.

Confirmed for this trail · August 2026
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.

Best suited to Active travellers, couples, friends and solo riders after a small-group, fully supported cycling holiday. First-time cycle tourers and experienced riders alike, on itineraries built to be achievable and enjoyable across a wide range of abilities.
Included with hire Bike, trail and safety briefings from your guide throughout the trip, plus a printed trail map for this ride.
Season Departures September – April
An Adventure South group at the Alps 2 Ocean finish frame in Oamaru
A guide and a rider going over a Sinch e-bike before setting off
The Adventure South support bus and bike trailer above a braided river

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

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