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Rimutaka Cycle Trail Highlights Mountain Biking Adventure

Wellington

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1 Day

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Overview

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Experience all the best of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail
Discover the Rimutaka Incline's native bush and rail history
Explore the Wild Coast from Ocean Beach to Orongorongo

Experience all the very best bits of the incredible Rimutaka Cycle Trail! Explore the Rimutaka Incline's native bush and rail history, then shuttle down through the Wairarapa to discover the Wild Coast trail from Ocean Beach to Orongorongo.

What's Included?

Shuttle from your doorstep in Wellington (9.00am) to Kaitoke (10.00am)
Capable and comfortable mountain bike with helmet and repair kit, customised to your height and riding preferences
Shuttle from Cross Creek (12pm) to Ocean Beach (1pm)
Packed lunch and water
First aid kit and GPS tracker
Shuttle from Orongorongo (4.30pm) back to Wellington (5.30pm)

Take on the very best of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail for a day of challenging yet rewarding mountain biking.

You’ll be collected from your Wellington doorstep, then shuttled to Kaitoke. You’ll be fitted with your bike and helmet, customised to your height and riding preferences.

Jump in the saddle and start your adventure with a very gradual incline through native bush. You’ll pass through tunnels from the old rail trail (headlights provided!) and over bridges, all while learning about the enormous task of constructing this old fell railway system.

Reach the summit of the include - a large grassy plateau perfect for a picnic or cold drink - then enjoy a fun and leisurely descent to Cross Creek in the Wairarapa, surrounded by some of NZ's most scenic farmland.

You’ll then be shuttled down to Ocean Beach in the Wairarapa (even the drive has beautiful scenery!) where you’ll jump back on your bike and head around the coast to Orongorongo on the Wild Coast trail. The locals here have seen orca, dolphins and seals from the trail - it's an absolutely incredible part of the country.

Please note that although the Wild Coast trail is one of the highlights of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail, it is quite rugged and not for all riders.

Session Length

Please allow a full day for this experience
Riding time will be 4-6 hours
Pick up from Wellington is at 9am

Important Information

Guidelines

Suitable for riders of good fitness levels
Trail distance is approximately 35km
Please note this is a self guided tour

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.

Dress Code

Please wear casual, comfortable clothing and suitable footwear.

Location

This experience takes place on the Rimutaka Cycle Trail with transfers from Wellington.