5 Bike Tours in Wairarapa, With the Price Beside Each

1.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour

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

Ride an eBike from Kaitoke through the Remutaka Ranges to Featherston, passing old railway tunnels, bridges, a swing bridge, and historic information boards. Your guide explains the route and bike, then you ride at your own pace. James, Sam, and Isaac William have all hosted recent trips. Lunch, water, equipment, and Wellington transport are included.

“Fantastic experience, would definitely do it again. Such beautiful scenery, absolutely gorgeous views. Would recommend getting an ebike for anyone considering!”

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2.Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $124Top rated

Cycle 28km from Kaitoke through bird-filled forest, railway tunnels, bridges, and mountain scenery to Cross Creek. Cycle Remutaka supplies a pedal mountain bike, helmet, lights, pannier, lunch, water, and return shuttles from Wellington. Staff brief you before the self-guided ride, with Isaac and other friendly team members often handling transport and preparation.

“Even in the cold rain we had a blast. Isaac was a great host and did a wonderful job prepping us for the trail and for our first time using e-bikes. The lunch was good and we had plenty of food. We would love to come back and do this again!”

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3.Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

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

Ride the Remutaka Rail Trail from Kaitoke through bird-filled Pakuratahi Forest, old railway tunnels, creek crossings, and a suspension bridge. Wildfinder provides bikes, helmets, safety gear, lunch, water, panniers, and Wellington transport. The route suits confident beginners and stronger riders, with options to adjust the distance.

“This was a fun cycle. We used the regular bikes (not e-bikes) and found it to be a decent workout on the uphill part! The tunnels, suspension bridge, forest trails, add variety and interest. We paused for a bit of bird watching at times. The packed lunch was quality. A very enjoyable day.”

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4.Self Guided Martinborough Wineries Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $55Best value

Start at Green Jersey Cycle Tours in Martinborough, collect your bike and helmet, then pedal between boutique wineries and olive groves. Te Kairanga offers wine and gin in park-like grounds, while Olivo focuses on olive oils. Lunch is included, tastings cost extra, and e-bikes may be available on request.

“We really enjoyed our time in Martinborough touring the Vinyards and having the bikes with baskets and a packed lunch ready for us made everything even better!! Definitely want to do this every year.”

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5.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $131

Ride 28km of the Remutaka Rail Trail by eBike from Kaitoke to Cross Creek, passing railway tunnels, bridges, native bush, and old rail sites. Wildfinder provides the bike, helmet, lunch, water, shuttle, and route briefing. The ride takes 3 to 4 hours and returns you to Wellington’s port by about 4pm.

“It was simply amazing and thank you Alex for being such a great host”

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