This Remutaka Cycle Trail tour company based in Wellington specialises in tailored trips on a varied and beautiful trail. Wildfinder's local experts will help you get the most out of your adventure – whatever your ability and itinerary.
We offer Remutaka Cycle Trips to suit everyone – from fully supported day rides to multi-day cycle tour packages with everything taken care of so you can just enjoy the ride.
Ride in comfort on our high-quality mountain bikes and e-bikes. Let us take care of your trail drop-offs, pick-ups and bag transfers. We can also arrange great accommodation, meals and memorable off-the-bike activities.
Getting excited about riding the Remutaka? Start planning now with our FREE Interactive Maps. Accessible from your smartphone or other device, our maps will help you find trail highlights including historic sites and coffee stops, plot your progress and pinpoint your accommodation or pick-up points. You can also read up on the history of this special corner of the North Island. All from the convenience of your smartphone!
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Supported cycle trips
Remutaka Rail Trail e-Bike Explorer Day Trip
Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history and natural beauty on an e-bike (electric 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.
We shuttle you from Wellington up to our site at Kaitoke in Upper Hutt, 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.
Cost: from $240
Duration: up to 7 hours (9.30am–3.30pm)
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Day Trip
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.
We shuttle you from Wellington up to our site at Kaitoke in Upper Hutt, 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.
Cost: from $220
Duration: up to 7 hours (9.30am–3.30pm)
Remutaka Cycle Trail Tours - 2 & 3 day
Take a cycle tour with Cycle Remutaka, completing the entire Remutaka Cycle Trail from our base in Eastbourne to Orongorongo, across either two days (one night) of challenging adventure riding, or a cruisey three days (two nights) of moderate adventure riding.
Full Remutaka Cycle Trail (2 Day / 1 Night)
We organise everything so that you can just turn up and ride. All the gear, logistical support, food, accommodation, information and safety support you could ask for. Just get to Wellington and we'll take care of the rest!
Price: from $490
Duration: 2 days | 1 night
Full Remutaka Cycle Trail: Country Hotels (3 Day / 2 Night)
Ride the Remutaka Cycle Trail, whilst staying at comfortable country hotels! We organise everything so that you can just turn up and ride. Just make your own way to Wellington and we'll take care of the rest!
Cost: from $790
Duration: 3 days | 2 nights
Remutaka Cycle Trail Tours - 4 & 5 day
Take a cycle tour with Cycle Remutaka, completing the entire Remutaka Cycle Trail starting from our base in Eastbourne, across four or five days of easy to moderate adventure riding. Explore further to Greytown; Martinborough; Cape Palliser and Lake Ferry.
Remutaka Cycle Trail with Featherston and Cape Palliser (4 Day / 3 night)
Cycle the Remutaka Cycle Trail, with Featherston and Cape Palliser excursions. A great way to see more of the Wairarapa while completing the Remutaka trail in a shortish timeframe.
Cost: from $1,250
Duration: 4 days | 3 nights
Remutaka Cycle Trail with Featherston, Martinborough and Cape Palliser (5 Day / 4 night)
Explore the Remutaka Cycle Trail, plus excursions to the Wairarapa, taking in Featherston, Greytown (optional), Martinborough, Cape Palliser and Lake Ferry. A great way to see more of the Wairarapa while completing the Remutaka trail.
Cost: from $1,550
Duration: 5 days | 4 nights
Remutaka Cycle Trail with 2-night Martinborough and Cape Palliser (6 Day / 5 Night)
Cycle the Remutaka Cycle Trail plus excursion to Cape Palliser, with two nights and a full day in Martinborough in the middle. Perfect for those who take both their cycling and indulgence seriously, and don't want to compromise on either!
Cost: from $1,790
Duration: 6 days | 5 nights
