Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour: Ride Through Historical Ranges with Nature's Beauty
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Wellington
Experience the Remutaka Rail Trail on an eBike and explore the historical ranges while enjoying the beauty of nature. Suitable for all levels of riders, with customizable length options.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wellington - We’ll pick you up at 9.30am from Wellington Station and shuttle you to the start of the trail at either Te Marua or Kaitoke (your choice)
  • Te Mārua - Optional start point for the 27-37km ride
  • Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke - Start point for the 18/28km ride, recommended for those less confident or wanting to cruise and take their time. On the trail, you’ll start by cycling through the native bird-filled Pakuratahi Forest. Follow an old railway line over bridges and through tunnels, while pausing, if you like, to check out information stations detailing the enormous task of constructing the “Fell” railway system - a first for New Zealand at the time, and one of only a few around the world. Once you reach the summit, you will stop for a picnic lunch on a large grassy plateau next to the remnants of a historic station. After lunch, enjoy an exhilarating (but easily controllable!) descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, with views of some of New Zealand’s stunning farming heartland.
  • Wairarapa - We’ll pick you up at Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, before we shuttle you back over the Remutaka ranges, down the Hutt Valley and back to Wellington Station (arriving approx. 3.30pm)
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable and friendly tour host
  • Round-trip shuttle transport from Wellington Station
  • All-inclusive dining - dietary needs accommodated
  • Complete biking equipment and safety gear
  • All taxes and fees included in the price
What's Not Included
  • Trail guide
Additional Information

Discover the Remutaka Ranges’ rich rail history & natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike). The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 18/37km of easy/moderate riding.

Please note this tour is for an eBike, if you would prefer to ride a Mountain Bike please select this day trip instead: ‘Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour’.

  • Please wear appropriate clothing for outdoor activity. During the warmer months, this means shorts and a t-shirt for riding, and a light jacket in reserve. During the colder months you may prefer long pants or tights (nothing baggy that may catch on the bike!), with a tshirt, fleece and light jacket in reserve. Closed shoes - running shoes are perfect - must be worn at all times.
  • Your approximate height (for bike sizing) - inches or cm are fine.
  • Please provide the following at time of booking, so we can make sure your day goes smoothly:
  • Info regarding your dietary requirements - eg “no seafood please”, “gluten free”, “vegetarian”
  • Trips are subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund at your discretion.
  • Excludes on-trail guide - our friendly staff will brief you and answer any questions you may have, but the trail is really easy to follow and full of information stations, so a guide isn’t really necessary.
  • Which pickup location would you like to be picked up from? Choose from either 9.15 Wellington Port (cruise ship guests only) or 9.30 Wellington Station (main entrance)
Location
CentrePort Wellington
Fryatt Quay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Yvonne_h
Mar 19, 2024
Fantastic excursion, not for the faint of heart! - Road and electric mountain bike up and down a hill/mountain! Was so invigorating and exciting! I’ve never done anything like this, and it might have been one of the best excursions we have ever done! Our young excursion leaders were wonderful, but they do let you ride on your own at your own pace. Road with some great people that were in our van from the ship! So happy, we did it!!
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Myrna_n
Mar 4, 2024
Great staff - Cooper and Pacey were the best. They were very attentive to the needs of their riders. We recommend Wildfinder.
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T4749hawendyb
Feb 19, 2024
Great Day - Thoroughly enjoyed our bike ride on the Remutaka Rail Trail , loved the scenery, the tunnels, and the bridge, it made it all alot more interesting.. The lunch supplied was delicious . Everything about the day was wonderful .
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David
Feb 17, 2024
An outstanding experience. - We 5 pensioners took a 5 day e-bike tour through the Remutakas and the Wairarapa valley. The support and organisation through Wildfinder was outstanding. Special thanks to Isaac, Alex and Dave.
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Trek17204887002
Jan 14, 2024
A really great day out biking - We really enjoyed out day on the Wildfinder eBike Cycle Tour. We were picked up at the Wellington railway station by Cooper who took us up to the start of the trail at Kaitoke. He gave us a very comprehensive safety briefing and explained all the features of the ebikes, and the various safety equipment that was with the bikes. We were also provided with an excellent map and instructions. The trail to the summit follows the old railway line and is reasonably easy going with some spectacular views, especially at the bridges. There are numerous sign boards along the route that made fascinating reading. It was a very windy day so we didn't stay too long at the Summit settlement and headed down the east side towards the Wairarapa, down the route of the old fell railway, to Cross Creek where we had our lunch. The packed lunch provided by WildFinder was excellent. The section of the trail from Cross Creek to the Cross Creek car park is a little more difficult and it’s only one bike wide, and you need to concentrate a bit more on this section. As we had made reasonable time we biked into a strong head wind through to Featherstone, where we enjoyed a cold drink at the Royal Hotel before being picked up by Cooper. We were then transported back to the Wellington railway station arriving back at around 3:30 PM. The ebikes provided were very comfortable and we still had plenty of range on the battery at the end as for most of the route we only needed to use the eco setting. The pannier bags provided held all the safety equipment and space for our lunch. We had a thoroughly great day out and strongly recommend this trip with WildFinder.
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