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Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
$123.30
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the Remutaka area’s rich rail history and natural beauty on an easy, all-inclusive, 6 hour mountain biking day trip. The flagship of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this trail is suitable for riders of all levels. Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the natural landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun (but easily controllable) descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.
You will be provided with everything you will need for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington Station, bikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this day trip is for a Regular Mountain Bike, if you would like to ride an eBike instead, please book the other day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
You will be provided with everything you will need for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington Station, bikes with trunk bags for your personal effects, and all food - so all you need to do is wear appropriate clothing and be ready to ride!
Please note this day trip is for a Regular Mountain Bike, if you would like to ride an eBike instead, please book the other day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour'.
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Mountain Bike
Capable & comfortable Mountain Bike
Capable & comfortable Mountain Bike
Tour guide
Language: English
Printed guide
Duration: 6 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- 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.
- All food and water provided - Please let us know your dietary restrictions or if you eat anything!
- Ecludes on-trail guide - our friendly staff will brief you and answer any questions you may have
Meeting point
Meet outside the main entrance at 9:30am, we will arrive in a white van with 'Wildfinder' signage and a bike trailer, you can't miss us!
For cruise ship guests only, we'll pick you up direct from Port at 9.15am (no need to get on any cruise busses!). Please don't be late, we can't wait! If you aren't on a cruise ship, we will see you at the Railway Station at 9:30am.
Return details
Meet outside the main entrance at 9:30am, we will arrive in a white van with 'Wildfinder' signage and a bike trailer, you can't miss us!
For cruise ship guests only, we'll pick you up direct from Port at 9.15am (no need to get on any cruise busses!). Please don't be late, we can't wait! If you aren't on a cruise ship, we will see you at the Railway Station at 9:30am.
- We'll pick you up at either 9.15am from Wellington Port (cruise ship guests only) or 9.30am from Wellington Station (main entrance) and shuttle you to the start of the trail at at Kaitoke. (pass by)
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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.
- We'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 Station (arriving approx. 3.30-3.45pm) or Wellington Port (cruise ship guests only, arriving approx. 3.45-4.00pm). Please note: if you are on a cruise ship, we pick you up direct from the Port at 9.15am. We cannot wait for late arrivals - make sure you are there on time otherwise the shuttle will leave without you! We arrive back at Port between 3.45pm - 4pm. Please check that your sailing times allow for these timings, we will not be held responsible if you miss your boat! (pass by)
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
$123.30
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!