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Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
$128
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on a mountain bike. The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Rail Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels with a reasonable level of fitness. 28km of easy/moderate riding.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland. Follow the countryside to the Royal Hotel in Featherston.
Please note: for those arriving by cruise ship, the pick up and drop off location is approx. 1.4km from the cruise terminal, which is a 20-25 minute walk from the ship. Please check that your sailing times allows for this, we will not be held responsible if you miss your boat! If your sailing is outside of our tour times, please contact us at [email protected] to enquire about other options.
Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland. Follow the countryside to the Royal Hotel in Featherston.
Please note: for those arriving by cruise ship, the pick up and drop off location is approx. 1.4km from the cruise terminal, which is a 20-25 minute walk from the ship. Please check that your sailing times allows for this, we will not be held responsible if you miss your boat! If your sailing is outside of our tour times, please contact us at [email protected] to enquire about other options.
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Mountain Bike
Capable & comfortable Mountain Bike
Capable & comfortable Mountain Bike
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 6 hours
- All taxes/fees are included in the headline price - no hidden extras.
- All transport - shuttles to and from Wellington
- All equipment - mountain bikes, helmets and other safety gear, lights and a pannier bag.
- Lunch and water provided - Please message us your dietary restrictions or if you eat anything ASAP!
- Pick up from port. Cruise ship passangers to make their own way to pick up location.
- Ecludes on-trail guide - our friendly staff will brief you and answer any questions you may have
Meeting point
We'll meet you outside the front entrance of the East by West Ferry office at 9:30am. We'll be in a white van with 'Wildfinder' signage.
Please note: if you are on a cruise ship and thiese timings don't work with your ships schedule. Please contact us directly on [email protected].
Return details
We'll meet you outside the front entrance of the East by West Ferry office at 9:30am. We'll be in a white van with 'Wildfinder' signage.
Please note: if you are on a cruise ship and thiese timings don't work with your ships schedule. Please contact us directly on [email protected].
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We'll drive 30 minutes from the East by West office in Wellington out to the start of the Remutaka Rail Trail to Wildfinder Kaitoke. From here you'll be breifed on the trail and how the bike works before heading off on your self guided adventure!
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Start point for your 28km ride at Kaitoke, 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. Follow the path along the countryside to Featherston and we'll see you at the Royal Hotel.
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WairarapaWe'll pick you up at the Royal Hotel in Featherston, before we shuttle you back over the Remutaka ranges, down the Hutt Valley and back to Wellington (arriving approx. 3.30pm back at the East by West ferry office at Meridian Building, waterside 55 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Queens Wharf, Wellington 6011)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
$128
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!