Best Mountain Bike Trails in Mount Cook Village
Mount Cook Village in the Mackenzie region is the official starting point of the iconic Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail, offering riding that takes you from the Southern Alps at Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park alongside stunning Lake Pukaki. The Mackenzie is emerging as a cycling mecca with 16 mountain bike trails catering to novice through advanced riders, and the area offers breathtaking alpine scenery with various difficulty levels. Advanced riders can tackle tracks at nearby Glentanner Station with expansive views of Aoraki and rugged valleys.
Trails
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 trails
Easy
3.1m
1m
-36m
62h 55m
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great ridesFor over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is sure to be a memorable experience. alps2ocean.com for more info.Heliworks: 0800 666 668 [Mt Cook Airport]INFLITE Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters: 0800 800 702 [Mt Cook Airport]Helicopter Line: 0800 650 651 [Glentanner Park Centre]Alternative Routes:• Lake TekapoFollow the Tekapo Canal Road to Lake Pukaki.• Tekapo B Power StationLocated near the bottom of Lake Pukaki, close to the start of the off-road section of trail.• Jollie CarparkYou can ride up to Tasman Point and back [21.2km return].
Easy
2.3m
3m
-30m
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great ridesFor over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is sure to be a memorable experience. alps2ocean.com for more info.Heliworks: 0800 666 668 [Mt Cook Airport]INFLITE Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters: 0800 800 702 [Mt Cook Airport]Helicopter Line: 0800 650 651 [Glentanner Park Centre]Alternative Routes:• Lake TekapoFollow the Tekapo Canal Road to Lake Pukaki.• Tekapo B Power StationLocated near the bottom of Lake Pukaki, close to the start of the off-road section of trail.• Jollie CarparkYou can ride up to Tasman Point and back [21.2km return].
Easy
6.7m
342m
-542m
53h 53m
The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great ridesFor over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is sure to be a memorable experience. alps2ocean.com for more info.
Easy
1.2m
2m
-141m
he Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is truly one of New Zealand's great ridesFor over 300 km visitors can experience some of the most beautiful scenery New Zealand has to offer. Suitable for all ages, the trail is an easy grade, and offers a pleasing mix of on and off-road trails which link the Southern Alps to the Pacific Ocean. Allow 4-6 days for the entire ride, or simply try out a day excursion. Whichever option you choose, the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is sure to be a memorable experience. alps2ocean.com for more info.Heliworks: 0800 666 668 [Mt Cook Airport]INFLITE Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters: 0800 800 702 [Mt Cook Airport]Helicopter Line: 0800 650 651 [Glentanner Park Centre]Alternative Routes:• Lake TekapoFollow the Tekapo Canal Road to Lake Pukaki.• Tekapo B Power StationLocated near the bottom of Lake Pukaki, close to the start of the off-road section of trail.• Jollie CarparkYou can ride up to Tasman Point and back [21.2km return].