Upper Hutt Trip 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, bird-filled 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 your cruise ship, comfort mountain bikes / 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!
Distance 18/25km, riding time 3-4 hours, total duration 6 hours
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
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, bird-filled 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 your cruise ship, comfort mountain bikes / 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!
Distance 18/25km, riding time 3-4 hours, total duration 6 hours
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wellington, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
We’ll pick you up from the cruise ship port in Wellington, we’ll then drive to the start of the trail
Stop At: Remutaka Rail Trail – Kaitoke, Unnamed Road, Kaitoke, Upper Hutt 5372, New Zealand
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Wairarapa, Wairarapa, Greater Wellington, North Island
We’ll pick you up at Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, before heading back over the Remutaka Ranges, through the Hutt Valley and back to the cruise ship port
