Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
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 Mountain Bike, if you would like to ride an eBike instead, please book this 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 Mountain Bike, if you would like to ride an eBike instead, please book this day trip: 'Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour.
Inclusions
- All food and water provided - snacks, light lunch and a bottle of water.
- All equipment - mountain bikes, helmets and other safety gear, lights and a pannier bag.
- All transport - shuttles to and from Wellington Station
- All taxes/fees are included in the headline price - no hidden extras.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wellington Railway Station, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
We'll pick you up at 9.30am from Wellington Station and shuttle you to the start of the trail
Stop At: Te Mārua, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Optional start point for the 27-37km ride
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke, Unnamed Road, Kaitoke, Remutaka Hill 5018, New Zealand
Start point for the 18-28km ride at Kaitoke, 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Wairarapa, Wairarapa, Greater Wellington, North Island
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)
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wellington Railway Station, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
We'll pick you up at 9.30am from Wellington Station and shuttle you to the start of the trail
Stop At: Te Mārua, Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Optional start point for the 27-37km ride
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Remutaka Rail Trail - Kaitoke, Unnamed Road, Kaitoke, Remutaka Hill 5018, New Zealand
Start point for the 18-28km ride at Kaitoke, 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Wairarapa, Wairarapa, Greater Wellington, North Island
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)
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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)
- Trips are subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund at your discretion.
- Limitations:
- Minimum age is 12
- Maximum of 11 people per booking
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Chooks88
April 2017
We biked the Rimutaka cycle trail over 3 days in April as a family made possible by Dave Woulfe at Everyone's Adventure. Dave was awesome right from the first enquiry email - he was professional, responsive and made good suggestions with an itinerary and accommodation. Dave transported our l...
We biked the Rimutaka cycle trail over 3 days in April as a family made possible by Dave Woulfe at Everyone's Adventure. Dave was awesome right from the first enquiry email - he was professional, responsive and made good suggestions with an itinerary and accommodation. Dave transported our luggage from place to place so we could ride freely. He was very flexible which gave us options throughout the trip. The trip is very manageable for those capable of 50 kms a day on a bike. Ocean Beach ride is spectacular, we were blown away but be prepared to ride, push, carry for approximately 10kms along the beach. This added to the adventure for us. Great to finish at The BikeShed where Dave was waiting with our bags. Couldn't ask for better service from an operator - first class!Yutaka K
September 2017
We had a good time to bike even it wasn't mostly sunny. Green looked clearer and more beautiful under a little cloudy weather.
This tour gave us an opportunity to experience a true nature of beautiful Wellington.
We had a good time to bike even it wasn't mostly sunny. Green looked clearer and more beautiful under a little cloudy weather.
This tour gave us an opportunity to experience a true nature of beautiful Wellington.
kurt_bradley
July 2017
Had a challenging but great 3 days cycling the Rimutaka trail. Spectacular scenery and interesting sites along the way. No major hill climbs, mostly flat and steady. You don't need to be an Olympic cyclist to do it - we saw a group of older people - one being 80 years old on the trail at the summ...
Had a challenging but great 3 days cycling the Rimutaka trail. Spectacular scenery and interesting sites along the way. No major hill climbs, mostly flat and steady. You don't need to be an Olympic cyclist to do it - we saw a group of older people - one being 80 years old on the trail at the summit. Dave was super helpful in sorting us out with bikes, gear and recommendations on accomodation etc. Highly recommend.Brad_J
July 2023
Even in the cold rain we had a blast. Isaac was a great host and did a wonderful job prepping us for the trail and for our first time using e-bikes. The lunch was good and we had plenty of food. We would love to come back and do this again!
Even in the cold rain we had a blast. Isaac was a great host and did a wonderful job prepping us for the trail and for our first time using e-bikes. The lunch was good and we had plenty of food. We would love to come back and do this again!RachFer6011
March 2017
My partner and I did the Rimutaka incline section of the rail trail starting at Kaitoke. Dave picked us up from our home in central Wellington and dropped us to Kaitoke with all gear needed and even a delicious lunch. We then got picked up from the other side and delivered back home again. All in...
My partner and I did the Rimutaka incline section of the rail trail starting at Kaitoke. Dave picked us up from our home in central Wellington and dropped us to Kaitoke with all gear needed and even a delicious lunch. We then got picked up from the other side and delivered back home again. All in all it was a great day made a whole lot better by the wonderful service by Cycle Rimutaka. With the all inclusive trip provided by Dave and company it was an easy day and a wonderful ride. Daves friendly and easy manner meant that the drives were engaging and enjoyable.happymrs
March 2017
I was looking to spend a day outdoors enjoying the hills and beaches of NZ. I found this outfit right here on Trip Advisor, and how happy I am that I found Dave. This was such an awesome day! It stared out with Dave picking me up, promptly, at my downtown Wellington hotel, at exactly when he c...
I was looking to spend a day outdoors enjoying the hills and beaches of NZ. I found this outfit right here on Trip Advisor, and how happy I am that I found Dave. This was such an awesome day! It stared out with Dave picking me up, promptly, at my downtown Wellington hotel, at exactly when he confirmed with me the day before. Whisked me an 4 others up to the trail head. We were all in fact on different rides, but he was able to satisfy each riders levels with different rides on the day. My ride started over the summit to Cross Creek. What a nice easy ride up to the summit tunnel, and what a great intermediate ride down to to Cross Creek. As scheduled Dave was right there to pick me up and get me down to Ocean Beach for the last part of my day. From Ocean Beach, I rode along the cliffs and beaches over to Orangorongo. It was a great ride, with a lot of effort. This ride did take an intermediate+ ability, as it was over a lot of rocks, sand and rivers. But oh, how much fun it was. About 2.5 hours later, I arrived to my destination and as planned Dave was right there. I was gone from 9am-6pm that day, and the trip was worth it, a tremendous value. I would've expected to pay more. Of course, we had perfect weather, as it was Sunny the entire day with no winds. From what I hear, that happens only a few times a year in Wellington. I'm looking forward to my next trip to Wellington and David's Cycle Rimutaka. Thanks Dave!