The Mackenzie is a paradise for cycling and walking. The spectacular scenery provides an epic outdoor playground to explore. The Mackenzie is fast becoming known as a mecca for cycling and mountain biking. The world-famous Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has starts in both Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park and Lake Tekapo. With tracks catering for novice and young riders through to the more advanced technical cyclist, the region has many tracks of varying degrees of difficulty and distance. When it comes to trekking, walking, tramping and hiking, the Mackenzie region has something for everyone – from easy half hour walks along well-formed paths, to alpine hikes that can last days and take you into the vast wilderness of the Southern Alps.