Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail
Canterbury, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Canterbury, New Zealand. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 185.9 mi (299.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,552 ft (2,302 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 30 min
- High point
- 2,969 ft (905 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: ÅŒamaru & Waitaki Visitor Information Centre 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Attraction: ÅŒamaru Victorian Precinct 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: World War One Memorial 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Shelter: Elderslie Summer House 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Shelter 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park 1.3 mi (2 km) from start
- Shelter 20.2 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Narnia - movie location 28.6 mi (46.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Maerewhenua 32.3 mi (52 km) from start
- Attraction: Duntroon ancient gaol 33 mi (53.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Siphon 48.4 mi (77.9 km) from start
- Visitor center: Museum Kurow 50.4 mi (81 km) from start
- Shelter 50.4 mi (81.1 km) from start
- Shelter 50.4 mi (81.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Kurow Holiday Park 50.9 mi (81.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Waitaki Dam Lookout 54.9 mi (88.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Te Akatarawa Campground 67 mi (107.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 73.7 mi (118.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 73.7 mi (118.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Sailors Cutting Campsite 84.6 mi (136.2 km) from start
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Questions about Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail
How long is Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail is 185.9 mi (299.1 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 30 min. It climbs 7,552 ft (2,302 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,969 ft (905 m).
How hard is Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
Parking at the start, Free, 37 spaces. Closest lot to the start: Harbourside Car Park. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 0.8 mi (1.3 km), 0.8 mi (1.3 km), 0.9 mi (1.5 km), 92.8 mi (149.3 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 0.3 mi (0.5 km).
Is Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
What can you do on Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
The Galley, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Itchen St Dairy, 0.2 mi (0.4 km). 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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