Remutaka Rail Trail Cycle Tour

Highlights

• Turn on your headlights and plunge into dark railway tunnels
• Enjoy breathtaking mountain views as you cycle across a swing bridge
• Take in the spectacular natural scenery of the Remutaka Mountains
• Stop at information boards and learn about the history of the local railway
• Rest on the grassy plateau at the summit and have a picnic lunch

Description

We shuttle you up to our site at Kaitoke in Upper Hutt for 28km of easy/moderate riding, where you start your adventure with a very gradual incline through native bush. Pass through tunnels (headlights provided!) and over bridges, while checking out information boards detailing the enormous task of constructing the old fell railway system. Reach the summit - a large grassy plateau perfect for a picnic or cold drink - then enjoy a fun (but easily controllable!) descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, surrounded by some of NZ's most scenic farmland. From Cross Creek you then follow a 2km single lane track to the Car Park. From here, you'll follow a quiet road (on a separate cycle path) as you head north 10km through Wairarapa farmland to the cafes and pubs at Featherston. We'll pick you up at 2:15pm before driving you back to Wellington Station or Wellington Port (cruise ship guests only) in the afternoon.

Includes

Pickup from Wellington Mountain bike with helmet and repair kit Packed lunch and water Maps and information First aid kit and GPS tracker in case of emergency Shuttle from Featherston back to Wellington

Important Information

• If the weather looks bad (unsafe or totally miserable), the booking will be called off

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund