Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer Cycle Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty on an eBike (electric bike). The flagship daytrip of the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is suitable for riders of all levels, and can be lengthened or shortened to suit you. 28km of easy/moderate riding.

Cycle through native forest, over bridges and through tunnels while enjoying views of the landscape and the old railway system. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Summit and embark on a fun descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, home to some of New Zealand’s most scenic farmland.

You will be provided with everything for your adventure - transport to and from Wellington, eBikes 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 tour is for an eBike, if you would prefer to ride a Mountain Bike please select this day trip instead: 'Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour'.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please provide the following at time of booking, so we can make sure your day goes smoothly:

Your approximate height (for bike sizing) - inches or cm are fine.

Info regarding your dietary requirements - eg "no seafood please", "gluten free", "vegetarian"

Which pickup location would you like to be picked up from? Choose from either 9.15 Wellington Port (cruise ship guests only) or 9.30 Wellington Station (main entrance).

Trips are subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund at your discretion.

Excludes on-trail guide - our friendly staff will brief you and answer any questions you may have, but the trail is really easy to follow and full of information stations, so a guide isn't really necessary.

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.

Please let us know your dietary restrictions at the time of booking. If we do not receive them, we will provide a standard lunch with anything goes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Knowledgeable and friendly host, who will provide information regarding the trail and what to expect throughout the day.

Lunch and water provided - Please message us your dietary restrictions or if you eat anything ASAP!

All equipment - helmets and other safety gear, racks and a pannier bag for your personal effects.

All transport - shuttles to and from Wellington

All taxes/fees are included in the headline price - no hidden extras.

Electric Bike - please message us if you prefer a mountain eBike or step through eBike ASAP!

Trail guide

What To Expect

Wellington

We'll pick you up at either 9.15am from port (cruise ship guests only) or 9.30am from Wellington Station and shuttle you to the start of the trail at either Maymorn or Kaitoke (your choice)

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Start point of the Rail Trail for the 28km ride. 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.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

eBike (electric bike)

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Remutaka rail trail with Wildfinder
meagana528,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
From the start to the finish of the day was amazing. Alex from wildfinder was awesome friendly on time to pick us up from briefing all about the ride b4 we headed off. The ride was so enjoyable views amazing plus it's a great way to see the place. Also with the ebikes it's easy for anyone to conquer. Lunch was supplied which was fresh & plenty of it to keep us fuelled up. Would highly recommend this experience.
Wilfinder - Highly recommended
Fearless19380611767,
Apr 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
SHUTTLE ONLY: Featherston to Maymorn. This is the second time I have used Wildfinders shuttle service to do the Remutaka Trail (have my own bike) Both time I have found Wildfinder to be courteous, friendly, well organized and very professional. The driver this time was at the pick-up point early, called me and I was able to start the trail earlier than planned. he was very helpful. Wildfinder is a slick, professional operation.
Really fabulous
DamianMead,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience with Wildfinder. A feeling of freedom for three days straight that lasts a week afterwards. There were some roads to navigate but cycle paths are being built along most of them.
Awesome Remutaka Rail Trail
M8025LVjackier,
Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic cycle trail in Wellington enjoyed the Hutt River Trail then onto the Rail Trail onto the coast which was very wild weather & washed out did not complete the coast ride next time! The friendly staff Issac kept us informed about distances weather food coffee we liked & if we were enjoying ourselves. Ebikes were great accommodation friendly & comfortable highly recommend this company Wild Finder.
Bike Rail Trail
Sue S,
Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Would not recommend using e-bike for this trip as the descending path is very narrow, rocky and curvy and the weight of motor makes it difficult to navigate the bike. My friend's bike motor kept shutting off during the trip and she had to walk her bike many times. I loved the suspension bridge. Beware some of the tunnels had deep potholes and easy to wipe out. The lunches were delicious. Would recommend using mountain bike instead of e-bike.
Fantastic excursion, not for the faint of heart!
Yvonne H,
Mar 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Road and electric mountain bike up and down a hill/mountain! Was so invigorating and exciting! I’ve never done anything like this, and it might have been one of the best excursions we have ever done! Our young excursion leaders were wonderful, but they do let you ride on your own at your own pace. Road with some great people that were in our van from the ship! So happy, we did it!!
Great staff
Myrna N,
Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cooper and Pacey were the best. They were very attentive to the needs of their riders. We recommend Wildfinder.
Great Day
T4749HAwendyb,
Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed our bike ride on the Remutaka Rail Trail , loved the scenery, the tunnels, and the bridge, it made it all alot more interesting.. The lunch supplied was delicious . Everything about the day was wonderful .
An outstanding experience.
David M,
Feb 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We 5 pensioners took a 5 day e-bike tour through the Remutakas and the Wairarapa valley. The support and organisation through Wildfinder was outstanding. Special thanks to Isaac, Alex and Dave.
A really great day out biking
Trek17204887002,
Jan 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed out day on the Wildfinder eBike Cycle Tour. We were picked up at the Wellington railway station by Cooper who took us up to the start of the trail at Kaitoke. He gave us a very comprehensive safety briefing and explained all the features of the ebikes, and the various safety equipment that was with the bikes. We were also provided with an excellent map and instructions. The trail to the summit follows the old railway line and is reasonably easy going with some spectacular views, especially at the bridges. There are numerous sign boards along the route that made fascinating reading. It was a very windy day so we didn't stay too long at the Summit settlement and headed down the east side towards the Wairarapa, down the route of the old fell railway, to Cross Creek where we had our lunch. The packed lunch provided by WildFinder was excellent. The section of the trail from Cross Creek to the Cross Creek car park is a little more difficult and it’s only one bike wide, and you need to concentrate a bit more on this section. As we had made reasonable time we biked into a strong head wind through to Featherstone, where we enjoyed a cold drink at the Royal Hotel before being picked up by Cooper. We were then transported back to the Wellington railway station arriving back at around 3:30 PM. The ebikes provided were very comfortable and we still had plenty of range on the battery at the end as for most of the route we only needed to use the eco setting. The pannier bags provided held all the safety equipment and space for our lunch. We had a thoroughly great day out and strongly recommend this trip with WildFinder.