5 Stars (47 reviews)
Trip of a lifetime. Stunning scenery, awesome crew, food is awesome, couldn't fault it. Would do it again.
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, May 2021
Richard, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
This was an excellent well organised tour company. We had two great guides who made our trip one to remember
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
David, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
We had a great time on our ride, great food and accommodation excellent bikes and the two guides made the whole trip run smoothly
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
Robyn, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
Is was a thoroughly enjoyable experience - albeit physically demanding and technically challenging at times for our 70 year old bodies. Our guides Ken and Elder were always on hand to assist, provide professional advice and local knowledge while ensuring our safety at all times. Their excellent culinary skills were an unexpected surprise. Overall we recommend Active Adventures to future cyclists to experience the A2O trail.
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
Wayne, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
Initially, I was apprehensive about this trip as it challenged my riding endurance, technical skills and comfort zone.
However, I knew there was the back up of a guide and the van. My goal was to keep up as best I could, take copious photos and not fall off the bike. Elder assured me that the bikes were designed for the skiddy gravel I feared and stayed with me at the rear of the pack on the more challenging parts on the big hill looking down on Lake Benmore. He was constantly cheerful and encouraging. Perhaps he is a saint in Real Life? I was advised not to try the 20km part of Rotten Tommy but still enjoyed an amazing helicopter ride. I met up with the group at lunchtime on Braemar Road (after a van ride with Ken, to pick up the salmon for our dinner feast) and completed the rest of the ride successfully. As a group we had a great deal of fun, stayed in comfortable atmospheric accommodation...my favourites were Braemar Lodge and The Brydone, Oamaru. We ate fabulous food. Our guides Elder and Ken are chefs supreme. Gourmet picnics appeared like magic, as we lounged on deck chairs. Cafes and coffee were abundantly provided for. Nothing was too much trouble for our guides. I am now motivated to try more challenging biking trips after this experience.
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
Judy, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
We had the most fabulous time with Elle and Caleb riding Alps to Ocean from Mt Cook. The scenery, weather, food, accommodation was perfect for us. Elle and Caleb suited out team down to the ground and would highly recommend them and this trip to anyone.
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
Chris, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
Knowledgeable, experienced and friendly guides led us through the stunning Hydro System of lakes, mountains, and trails which demanded concentration and skills. Brilliant accommodation, food choices and organization made this the trip of a life time!
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
Daniel, New Zealand
5 Stars (47 reviews)
I call this trip an odyssey because it required many hours of training on different surfaces i.e. gravel, river stones, to ensure I had toughened up the 'backside' sufficiently before joining the tour. I reaped the benefits, my 'backside' did not hurt or get chaffed and I managed to cycle all of the 301 km. The scenery is truly spectacular - every day was a new surprise. Our three guides were absolutely awesome. I especially would like to thank them for preparing tasty lunch boxes for Day 2 & 3. If there was an issue with my bike Elder sorted it. A special thank you to Mel who swapped bikes with me on Day 4 when my bike decided to misbehave. I highly recommend you do what I did and join an Active Adventures trip if you would love to knock this trail off your bucket list.
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure, April 2021
Jackie, New Zealand