New Zealand · Cycling Tour

6-Hour Wellington Cycling Tour on the Remutaka Rail Trail

6 Hours Round trip from Wellington Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cycle the historic Remutaka Rail Trail through tunnels and over bridges
02 Learn how the old Fell railway system was constructed
03 Reach the Summit for wide vistas and a picnic or cold drink
04 Enjoy a fun descent to Cross Creek through scenic Wairarapa farmland

Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history and natural beauty on this 6-hour cycling tour from Wellington. Ride the Remutaka Rail Trail through tunnels and over bridges as you learn how the old Fell railway system was constructed. Reach the Summit for wide views and a picnic or cold drink, then enjoy a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa through some of New Zealand's most scenic farmland.

Ride the Remutaka Rail Trail through tunnels and over bridges as you learn how the old Fell railway system was constructed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cycle the Remutaka Rail Trail from Maymorn to Cross Creek

Meet your guide at around 9 am at your hotel in Wellington.
Travel by shuttle to Maymorn for a 25 km ride, or to Kaitoke for an 18 km ride, with your Wellington guide.
Follow the Remutaka Rail Trail by bike. The route has a very gradual incline, taking you through tunnels and over bridges while you learn how the old Fell railway system was constructed.
Reach the Summit, a large grassy plateau that is perfect for a picnic or a cold drink.
Enjoy a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, surrounded by some of New Zealand's most scenic farmland.

Take a shuttle from Cross Creek at 2:00 pm back to your accommodation in Wellington, arriving at 3:30 pm.

Where this trip takes you

Remutaka Rail Trail, Summit, Cross Creek, Wairarapa farmland

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Wellington 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Capable and comfortable mountain bike or electric bike (eBike)
Helmet and repair kit
Packed lunch and water
English-speaking Wellington guide
Maps and information
First aid kit and GPS tracker in case of emergency

What's Not Included

Tips and gratuities
Personal expenditure
Additional cost for eBikes instead of normal mountain bikes (200 NZD per adult)

What to bring

What to wear:
- Closed shoes - running shoes or sneakers, for example
- Shorts or tight-fitting pants, so they don't get caught in moving parts
- T-shirt or similar for when you're riding
- Fleece and a light waterproof jacket for when you're resting
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Depending on the weather and season, you may also want to wear thermal leggings and bring a woollen hat and gloves
What to bring:
- A camera
- Bike gloves
- Your personal helmet, if you'd prefer to use your own

Know before you go

The tour operators will get in touch with you the day before the event is due to take place to confirm whether or not the booking is going ahead. If you've supplied an NZ-based phone number, they will try to call you on this, but if they can't reach you or you've supplied an international number, they'll default to the email address supplied.
If the weather looks a bit dubious, they will discuss this with you and make a joint decision as to whether to go ahead.
If the weather looks awful, they will call the booking off.

Other cancellations/modifications:

For a full set of terms and conditions, and the cancellation and refunds policy, contact the tour operator.
To cancel or modify your booking, please either message if it is at least 24 hours ahead of the event's start time, or call/text if within 24 hours.

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