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Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Summit rail yard
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

By Wildfinder
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$170 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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Overview

Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on a mountain 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 a Mountain Bike, if you would prefer to ride an eBike please select the day trip: Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour' instead.

Activity location

  • Te Mārua
    • 5018, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wellington Station
    • Bunny Street
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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Mountain Bike
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 am
Price details
NZ$170.00 x 1 AdultNZ$170.00
Total
Price is NZ$170.00
Until Mon, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledgeable and friendly host, who will provide information regarding the trail and what to expect throughout the day.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll transport - shuttles to and from Wellington Station
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll food and water provided - Please let us know your dietary restrictions or if you eat anything!
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll equipment - bikes, helmets and other safety gear, racks and a pannier bag for your personal effects.
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes/fees are included in the headline price - no hidden extras.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedExcludes 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.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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"
  • Your approximate height (for bike sizing) - inches or cm are fine.
  • Trips are subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund at your discretion.
  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Wellington (Pass by)
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
  • 1h
Optional start point for the 27-37km ride
Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke
  • 3h
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 (Pass by)
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)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTe Mārua
    • 5018, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEWellington Station
    • Bunny Street
    • 6011, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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