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What’s the difference between the Remutaka Cycle Trail and the Remutaka Incline Trail?


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The Remutaka Cycle Trail is a 115km network from Petone to Orongorongo. The Remutaka Incline Trail (also known as the Remutaka Rail Trail) is a 25km section from Maymorn to Cross Creek.

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Two cyclists ride past a mossy rail tunnel entrance on the Remutaka Cycle Trail
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Take on the Remutaka Rail Trail with ease on an eBike, riding through native bush, historic tunnels, and bridges. E...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 240
Cyclist crossing a shallow stream along the Remutaka Cycle Trail in the rail trail section
3 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail in Country Hotels
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Ride the 3 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail with cosy country hotel stays, great meals, and stunning scenery. The perf...
Calendar icon Duration: 3 days
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 790
Cyclists riding through dense native forest on the Remutaka Rail Trail with Wildfinder
Mountain Bike @ Kaitoke plus Shuttle from Cross Creek or Featherstone
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Cycle Hire Transfers and Shuttles Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Ride the Remutaka Incline from Kaitoke with stunning views, tunnels and bridges, then shuttle back from Cross Creek...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 100
Cyclists enjoying a scenic forest ride on the Remutaka Rail Trail with Wildfinder
eBike @ Kaitoke plus Shuttle from Cross Creek or Featherston
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Cycle Hire Transfers and Shuttles Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Ride the Remutaka Incline with our eBike @ Kaitoke plus Shuttle from Cross Creek or Featherston. Stunning scenery, ...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 hours
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 120
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Wellington Electric Bays Guided E-Bike Tour
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Shore Excursions Half-Day Tours
Discover Wellington on a guided electric bike tour. Cycle the waterfront, bays and coastal routes with ease, enjoyi...
Calendar icon Duration: 3-4 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 2
from NZ$ 195
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Introduction to Wellington Bike Tour
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Shore Excursions Half-Day Tours
Experience Wellington on a relaxed guided bike tour exploring the city’s vibrant waterfront, iconic landmarks, and ...
Calendar icon Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 1
from NZ$ 145
Cyclists riding through the Summit Tunnel on the Rimutaka Cycle Trail in Wellington
5 Day Remutaka Cycle Trail with Martinborough & Cape Palliser
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Ride the 5 Day Remutaka Cycle Trail with Martinborough & Cape Palliser. Stunning coastlines, vineyards, and histori...
Calendar icon Duration: 5 days
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,550
Cyclist riding along the Wild Coast section of the Remutaka Cycle Trail with ocean and mountain views
2 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Multi-Day Short Tours
Ride the 2 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail and uncover riverside paths, historic rail tunnels and wild coastal beauty...
Calendar icon Duration: 2 days
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 4
from NZ$ 490
Two cyclists ride past a mossy rail tunnel entrance on the Remutaka Cycle Trail
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Day Tours
Journey along the Remutaka Rail Trail on a scenic mountain biking adventure from Kaitoke or Maymorn. Pass through n...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 hours
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 220
Cyclists taking a break with scenic coastal views on the Remutaka Cycle Trail
4 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail with Cape Palliser
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
The 4 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail with Cape Palliser takes you from riverside tracks to wild coasts, with history...
Calendar icon Duration: 4 days
Map icon Location: Wellington
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,250
Couple cycling through Martinborough town square with map
6 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail with 2 Nights Martinborough
North Island
Cycle Tours & Trails Family-friendly Tours Multi-Day Short Tours
Ride the 6 Day Full Remutaka Cycle Trail with 2 Nights Martinborough. Discover stunning scenery, local wines, and h...
Calendar icon Duration: 6 days
Map icon Locations: 2
Difficulty: 3
from NZ$ 1,790
Modern mountain bikes outside the Wildfinder bike hire hub at Days Bay near Wellington, New Zealand
eBike Hire @ Days Bay
North Island
Cycle Hire Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Cycle to Pencarrow’s lighthouses, lakes, and coastal viewpoints with eBike hire from Days Bay. Our modern eBikes fe...
Calendar icon Duration: 1 day
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 50
Modern mountain bikes outside the Wildfinder bike hire hub at Days Bay near Wellington, New Zealand
Mountain Bike Hire @ Days Bay
North Island
Cycle Hire Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Discover Pencarrow’s lighthouses, lakes, and coastline with mountain bike hire at Days Bay. Ride modern, comfortabl...
Calendar icon Duration: 1-7 hrs
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 30
Cyclist riding along the coastal trail towards Pencarrow Lighthouse near Wellington, New Zealand
eBike Hire @ Pencarrow
North Island
Cycle Hire Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Experience Pencarrow Head with ease using eBike hire. Our modern electric bikes feature front suspension, disc brak...
Calendar icon Duration: 1-7 hrs
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 50
Cyclists riding towards Pencarrow Lighthouse along the rugged Wellington coastline in New Zealand
Mountain Bike Hire @ Pencarrow
North Island
Cycle Hire Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Ride along Wellington’s scenic Pencarrow coast on a self-guided cycling adventure. Choose from mountain bikes, eBik...
Calendar icon Duration: 1-7 hrs
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 30
Cyclists crossing the Siberia Gully swing bridge on the Remutaka Cycle Trail, surrounded by lush green hills in New Zealand
eBike Hire @ Kaitoke
North Island
Cycle Hire Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Explore the Remutaka Incline effortlessly with eBike hire from Kaitoke. Our electric bikes feature gel saddles, fro...
Calendar icon Duration: 1-7 hrs
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 50
Cyclists crossing a historic railway bridge on the Remutaka Rail Trail, surrounded by native New Zealand bush
Mountain Bike Hire @ Kaitoke
North Island
Cycle Hire Family-friendly Tours Half-Day Tours
Kick off your cycling adventure on the Remutaka Rail Trail with bike hire at Kaitoke. Ride through lush native bush...
Calendar icon Duration: 1-7 hrs
Map icon Locations: 2
from NZ$ 30
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