Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Wellington, New Zealand
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
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Wellington, New Zealand
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
This shore excursion activity allows visitors to discover the Remutaka area’s rich rail history and natural beauty on an easy, self-guided e-biking day trip along the Remutaka Rail Trail. Cycle through native, bird-filled forest, over bridges and through tunnels, all while taking in the views of the natural landscape and historic railway system. Includes port transfers for cruise passengers.
- All necessary equipment, plus lunch and water, are provided
- Shuttles to and from Wellington port are included
- The Remutaka Rail Trail is easy to navigate independently
- Mountain e-bikes can be provided on request
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 17 reviews
Karen_G, Apr 2026
A fun experience. We loved that they picked us up and dropped us off at the port. The e-bikes were great and the ride was pretty. And the lunch was fabulous! We even had the opportunity to ride all the way down to Featherston to stop at a historical hotel and bar and have a beer after we finished. :-)
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Karen, thanks for sharing your experience with us after your shore excursion with us. IU've shared your feedback with James who was your driver and the group. It makes everyone's day hearing feedback like this so thank you.
We're glad you enjoyed the eBikes, landscape and the Royal Hotel at the end of your ride.
All the best,
Isaac
Harry_W, Mar 2026
Great trip down the trail. Fun crossing the suspension bridge. A little harder the last two kilometers to the first pickup.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Harry, thanks for the great review! Yes the last couple of km's are a bit more technical compared to the rest of the trail, but work will be done over the next couple of months to improve this setion and make it much easier to navigate, which we're excited to see!
Glad you had a good time out on the trail :)
- Alex.
LizbethJo_H, Mar 2026
It is fairly difficult if you aren’t a frequent biker. Even if you are the last half of the ride is downhill, very narrow and leaves little room for error. I am so glad to have experienced it but happy to have made it safely.
James_B, Feb 2026
Great response and the bikes were well maintained. The trail is well marked and dun. The last part of the trail can be challenging for novice off road riders as it is single track. Overall wonderful experiennce.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you James! We agree, that last part iseither t he favourite or a part that requires a bit more concentration. They are about to upgrade that section and widen it, so soon it'll be like the rest of the trail :)
Glad you enjoyed your day. Hope you enjoy the rest of the cruise!
Cheers
Isaac
John_P, Jan 2026
Very well organised. Bikes were great. Lunch was very tasty and plentiful. Track was awesome even with a bit of a tumble.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hey John
Thanks for leaving a review! Despite the tumble we're glad you enjoyed your trip :)
All the best,
Isaac
Teresa_L, Dec 2025
There is a 40 minute ride to the
trailhead that I didn't see mentioned. But Sam was great and filled the time with NZ facts
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your great review Teresa :)
We're glad you enjoyed the day!
Cheers
Isaac
Nancy_B, Dec 2025
Beautiful ride through a picturesque forest. Nice lunch provided. Picked up and dropped off cruise ship port.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for your review Nancy :)
Hope you enjoyed the rest of the cruise, and you made some great memories on the tour with us!!
Cheers
Isaac
Paul_C, Mar 2025
Picked us up at the dock with a little over an hour drive to the trailhead. Unloaded the bikes and sent us on our way with a map and an emergency beacon, food, and water. The old "rail trail" is spectacular with its tunnels and bridges and scenery. Being an old railbed, grades are minor and with E-bikes, really doesn't matter. The last section before you get to the pick up point is a little "technical", but was the best part IMO. Weather was dramatically different once we got to the pass. Bring a cheap rain poncho and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy and wet... just in case.
My bike battery was almost dead when I got it, but had just enough to get me to their outpost along the way to swap me out.
It was at the outpost we learned that they offer days long tours and If/when we ever get back to NZ, that'll be what we do!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Kia Ora Paul,
Many thanks for your review! We really appreciate the time and effort you have put into leaving a message for us!
Were super glad to hear that you enjoyed yourselves and that we could offer you this experience!
We hope to meet you again in the future!
Take Care!
John_F, Mar 2025
We had a great time and the views were spectacular.
The trail was very manageable for most ability groups. However, I would rate this a moderate overall ability rating. The last section of trail that is very narrow and had a few technical challenges such as quick turns and loose rock. The wind is a variable that needs to be communicated on your website. Great care needs to be taken with gusty winds playing a role in safety.
Lunch was very good and more than enough.
The tour guides were very informative and pleasant. We really enjoyed our experience. It is well worth going into featherston and purchased some cheeses at the store across from the Royal Hotel meeting spot.
Well done!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Kia Ora John,
Thank you for leaving us a kind review!
Were glad to hear that you enjoyed your day!
We definitely love stopping at the cheese shop when we can too, Some lovely options in there!
We hope to see you again sometime soon!
Take Care!
LeAnn_H, Nov 2024
Dave was fantastic. He picked us up at the Port and dropped us off after our E-bike experience. The E-bikes were very good.
Since it was chilly and rainy we ate a hot lunch in Featherton instead of our packed lunch.
Amy_O, Apr 2024
This was an awesome experience start to finish! Isaac picked us up right next to the boat and we headed up the mountain. We got great instructions on how to use the e-bikes and headed out with the lunch, snack and water that was provided. We had lunch at the summit and had the whole thing to ourselves. The only item I would want people to know is that the last 2 km are a little rustic/rough and we started to question if we had gone the right way but we stuck with Issac’s instructions and it all worked out. I would definitely recommend this trip, the views were spectacular!
Mark_W, Mar 2024
A litlte confusing getting off the ship as we didn't know they could pick us up right there on the pier but the staff were VERY responsive and helpful. The bikes were great and the ride to the starting point was good.
Beautiful trip through the trail, across the swinging bridge and along the river.
Overall it was a really fun day and we would highly recommend it.
Jay_C, Feb 2024
Even though it rained most of the ride, it was great! All equipment and organization was perfect. The lunch was very good and the scenery was awesome.
Scott_S, Feb 2024
Amazing tour!! Totally exceeded our expectations!! Dave was fantastic to work with from start to finish! The views were breathtaking and the e-bikes were in great condition. Can’t say enough good things about this tour, would do over again in a heartbeat. If you get the chance, book this tour!!
Sarah_H, Feb 2024
AMAZING ride! This was such a fun and scenic trip. It never got boring. The scenery is beautiful and the ride was outstanding!
John_W, Jan 2024
The scenery was amazing. We did e-bikes. Even tho it was "Windy Wellington", the ride was amazing. Lunch was delicious. Issac was our driver/guide, he was informative and helpful. The trail is very rough and not really good for bike beginners. Be sure to remove your your sunglasses before entering the tunnels!! Would do this again!!
Holger_R, Nov 2025
If you like to ride a bike, you must have done this tour. I'm not usually so exuberant, but just great. Because I rate this tour this way , I also take time to make some important comments that are not meant to diminish the experience, but just to give hints.
For pick up ,it was arrived from terminal ,bin by ship, talked, this was misleading to me.Had searched for a terminal building in Wellington, but there is not. The many port staff could not help me properly with the given address either.It would have been easier with a note :Pick up directly at,in front of the ship ,where all providers are
Pick up was 15 minutes, after agreed pick up time ,the two friendly ladies ,had no problem with it.
The trip took about 45 minutes.At briefing you then learn ,there is no guide.Nowhere was written about it before.Was shocking for me ,with little English skills at first .
And now comes my replay, it was from the first kilometer fantastic .It always went slightly downhill ,15 km long ,great views,the tunnel passages ,short breath-holding ,Gigantic.In oncoming traffic, in the tunnel ,only with bicycle lamp ,well.
The possible stops for a break or view ,just awesome.
IAnd now again, a critical comment, which cannot diminish the overall picture.
The last 2 km already require ridiculous skill, the route is very narrow and it always goes slightly up ind.But all participants have made the course.As an alternative, still made the offered 10 km to a place, was ok ,but you don't have to,can stay even after the first 17 km ,at the pickup meeting point.
And again ,who likes to ride a bike ,must do this tour ,as it is always slightly downhill,no condition is required ,only normal bike riding,should be able to,down to the last kilometers....
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi Holger
Thank you very much, I have translated your feedback and will look into these comments, as on our side everyhting is mentioned regarding the tour being self guided, and details around colelction.
We are glad you enjoyed the ride, and hope you enjoyed your trip to NZ.
Thanks a lot!
Isaac
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