Cycle Ventures
Twizel, South Canterbury
Alps2Ocean Cycle Trail & Heli-Bike
Cycle Ventures is based in Twizel at the start if the Alps2Ocean cycle trail.
The Alps2Ocean ride was the second of New Zealand's "Great Bike Rides". It runs from Mt Cook in the heart of the Southern Alps to Oamaru on the east coast taking in spectacular alpine scenery, lakes, rivers and unspoilt rural towns. Cycle Ventures provide independent, supported or fully guided bike trips in the surrounding area.
Heli-biking in spectacular remote Otago countryside.
Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail
Single-day options on the Alps2Ocean bike trail. Fully supported and guided adventures or simply rent the bikes and all the equipment you need to go exploring independently.
Options for enthusiastic riders to ride over Dansey's Pass to Naseby or for those more interested in exploring the region and history take their Homestead Bike Tour visiting local farming estates and historic gardens, enjoying lunch on the grounds.
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Heli-Bike
Heli-biking takes place on the Mt Dasher High Country Station in the Kakanui Mountains. It is a great way to explore the east coast backcountry with massive views of the Pacific. The riding options cater to beginners with up to 35km of riding. Both options will take most of the day so allow up to 8 hours door to door.
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Price: $100 to $460
Directions
Turn off State Highway 8 onto Twizel main entrance, Ruataniwha Road. Take a left on Mackenzie Drive, then a right onto Mackenzie Drive. Continue along then take a left onto Rata Road.
Terms
CHILD POLICY contact operator
CANCELLATIONS contact operator
SEASON Open year round
- Bookings
- T +64 3 398 1255 / M: 027 940 0849
- W cycleventures.co.nz
- E
63 Rata Road, Twizel

Recommendations:
Ask about 4-7 day Alps to Ocean cycle trips.
Local Area
Twizel- 5 minutes walk
Queenstown - 2 hours 30 minutes
Dunedin - 3 hours minutes
Christchurch - 3 hours 30 minutes