Getting there: Virgin Australia flies direct from Sydney and Melbourne to Queenstown. From there, the two Alps2Ocean starting points are 3.5 hours by transfer/intercity coach.

Cycling there:  Trail Journeys offers six-day A2O packages, from Aoraki to Oamaru, from $NZ2395 ($2175) including bike rental, accommodation and helicopter transfers. E-bike upgrade is $NZ360, airport transfers $NZ235 and pre-ride Aoraki accommodation $NZ430 per person. Five-day trips from Tekapo start from $NZ1765.

Explore more: trailjourneys.co.nz