The 4 Hiking & Trekking in Wellington That Earn Their Price

1.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $131Our pick

Ride 28km from Kaitoke to Featherston on a capable eBike, following the old Remutaka railway through native bush, tunnels, bridges, and Wairarapa farmland. Guides such as Sam, James, and Isaac provide clear trail advice, then let you ride at your own pace. Lunch, water, safety equipment, and transport from Wellington are included.

“Loved our bike ride....have wanted to do one of these rides for a long time. It has been over 20 years since I have been on a bike, so the ebike was brilliant. Our guide Sam was great - very knowledgable and friendly. We had a great chat on the drive out and back.”

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2.Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $124Best value

Ride 28km from Kaitoke through Pakuratahi Forest and over the Remutaka summit to Cross Creek. You get a pedal mountain bike, helmet, lights, pannier, lunch, water, and Wellington transfers. Staff brief you before the ride, but no guide accompanies you. Allow for a rocky final section and bring your height and dietary details when booking.

“First part incline is very easy. After summit, be sure to take it slow and avoid a wipe out, especially if you are like me and don’t know what loose rocks can do. And walk the bike if you want to. Save some time to ride the 10km gravel path to Featherston :)”

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3.Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $124

You’ll shuttle from Wellington to Kaitoke, then cycle the Remutaka Rail Trail through Pakuratahi Forest and over the Remutaka Ranges. Wildfinder supplies your bike, helmet, safety gear, pannier, lunch, snacks, water, and return transport. The route suits beginners with moderate fitness, though the uphill section and final technical stretch need care.

“I ended up being the only one on the trip so I rode solo throughout and I really enjoyed the quiet of the trail and mountains. The views were great, I got to see so many birds and listen to the water in the creeks. I chose a regular bike oRead more”

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4.Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $136

Ride 28km of the Remutaka Rail Trail on an eBike with shuttle transport from Wellington, bike gear, water, and lunch included. You’ll pass through native forest, railway tunnels, bridges, and Wairarapa farmland before finishing at the Royal Hotel in Featherston. Staff including Isaac and Laura provide bike fitting and trail instructions, but you ride independently.

“Brilliant experience. The guide was a great chat and explained the trail well. It’s better without a guide as you can take as long or as short as you need to take photos. The trail was super easy on an electric bike and would only be slightly hardeRead more”

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