E-Bike Hire and Shuttle in Kaitoke
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Enjoy a funny morning e-bike trip on Remutaka trail with transport and packed lunch included. Depart from Wellington Train Station via shuttle. Start biking with a very gradual incline through native bush. During this trail, you'll explore tunnels with headlights provided and cross bridges.Learn about the old fell railway system through information boards. Reach the summit, where you'll find a grassy plateau perfect for a picnic or cold drink. Next, enjoy a fun and easily controllable descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa.Then, reach the scenic farmland of the Wairarapa and finally, choose between waiting for the shuttle at Cross Creek or continue biking to Featherston for an additional 10km. Here, you'll find cafés and pubs.
Highlights
- Pedal on a comfortable e-bike along the Remutaka Rail Trail
- Reach the summit and enjoy a large grassy plateau for a picnic
- Relax in roundtrip shuttle transportation from Wellington Station
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Activity package
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Facilities
mobile
6 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Lunch
- Water
- Helmet
- Transportation
- E-bike
- Map. First aid medical kit
Not included
- Guided tour
Where you'll meet
You will be picked up at 9.30am outside Wellington Station and shuttled to the start point at Wildfinder Kaitoke in Upper Hutt.
Operated by
Wildfinder
Important information
Not allowed:
* Kids under 130 cm
Know in advance:
* Total riding distance is between 18 to 35km
* Approximate total riding time 3–4 hours, with a total duration of 6 hours. Shuttle from Cross Creek departs at 2.00pm or Featherston at 2.15pm. You will arrive back to Wellington Station at 3.30pm
* At checkout, the height of each rider will be requested
* At checkout, choose to take the shuttle to either Te Marua (for a 27-37km, slightly more challenging ride) or Kaitoke (for an 18-28km easy ride)
* E-bike includes 27.5 - 29 inch wheels, hydraulic disc brakes, 8-9 speed drivetrain with 3-4 power assist levels, 40-80km per charge, front suspension, rear carrier rack, helmet, repair kit
Remember to bring:
* Running shoes or sneakers and shorts or tight-fitting pants, fleece and/or light jacket
* A small backpack for personal effects, with a camera, sunglasses and sunscreen