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Cycle Ventures

For 12 years, we have been conducting exceptional bike tours throughout the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.

With an incredible tour guide with you every pedal of the way, you will enjoy delicious food, comfortable accommodation, and the most incredible views the South Island has to offer.

A2O Full Tours

This tour rides the entire trail, with seven days on the saddle, staying in fantastic varied accommodation with excellent food, and a small, intimate group. 
 
You will enjoy the breathtaking scenery, meet the locals, and experience the best our region has to offer.
 
Our tours start on a Sunday morning, where you will be collected from your Christchurch pick up point.

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Tour includes:

  • Eight days/seven nights
  • Return transport from the airport
  • All accommodation staying in lodges, B&Bs, Farmstays, and Homesteads
  • All food
  • Bike and helmet hire 
  • Helicopter flight over the Tasman river
  • Vehicle supported with a local experienced tour guide
  • Luggage transfer
  • Omarama Hot Tub
  • Wine tasting in Kurow 

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A2O Express Tours

The A2O Express offers you the same as our seven-day tour but allows you to experience the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle trail in just four or five days. 

You can ride more each day, or we can drive sections of the track - saving your legs for the very best the A2O has to offer!

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Tour includes:

  • Four days/three nights or five days/four nights
  • Return transport from Christchurch, Dunedin, or Queenstown 
  • All accommodation staying in lodges, B&Bs, Farmstays, and Homesteads
  • All food
  • Bike and helmet hire
  • Helicopter flight to the start of the trail
  • Vehicle supported with a local experienced tour guide
  • Luggage transfer
  • Omarama Hot Tub
  • Wine tasting in Kurow

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Affordable Prices

Our tours aren't just high quality; they're affordable. Book the bike tour you want without breaking the bank.

Quality Value

We pride ourselves on the top quality value we deliver to all of our customers. We're always going the extra mile to ensure you're satisfied every step of the way.

Local Company

We are a locally-owned and operated company. With knowledge about the area, you will have peace of mind knowing your tour guide is a true local.

Supported Tour

With accommodation, food, and a local tour guide with you the entire way, you can rest assured you will be satisfied with our tours the whole time.

Contact Us

Fill in the form below or contact us at - 021 894 427


Testimonials

"Magic experience and highly recommended.
Vertical Ventures delivered on all their promises; great gear, food , accommodation, organisation and personal attention. We were the envy of others on the trail.
The trail also delivered with great scenery and variation of trail conditions that kept us all enthralled.
Get in touch with Rob at Vertical Ventures and give it a go you won't regret it!" - Ann J.

"A big thanks to Rob and Marina for such a great experience - excellent focus on the customer and making it such a memorable time. Your guidance and service was icing on the cake for a wonderful trip from Mt Cook to Oamaru, with stunning vistas and challenging terrain at times. Worth every penny!" - Dave W.

"Did the A2O Duntroon to Oamaru cycle with my 4 young kids. We all had a fantastic day, thanks to fantastic advice and bikes from Rob." - Bruce B.

Contact Details



Corner Wansbeck St & Harbour Street Oamaru 9400, New Zealand