What’s the mobile phone coverage like (Remutaka)?

Coverage varies:Hutt River Trail: Generally good.Remutaka Incline Trail: Around 75% coverage.Coastal sections: Limited coverage; Spark offers the best service in these areas.It’s advisable to carry a secondary communication device, such as a Spot Tracker or EPIRB.

Electric Bike (eBike): Modern, reliable bikes equipped with gel saddles, front suspension, and ergonomic grips.Helmet: Ensures safety throughout your ride.Carrier Rack and Pannier Bag: Handy for extra clothing and personal items.Lights: Essential for exploring the tunnels along the trail.Repair Kit: Includes a spare tube, pump, and tyre levers for any on-the-go fixes.

Suitable Riders: The bikes are designed for riders from 130 cm (children) to 190 cm+ (adults).Battery Range: Each eBike can cover over 60 km, ensuring ample power for longer trips.Timing Options: Choose from 2, 4, or 6-hour rides, depending on your pace and desired exploration level.Optional Extras: Enhance your experience with a gel seat cover for added comfort, insurance for peace of mind, or a kids’ seat for young riders (up to 22 kg).

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Self-Guided Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Hire at Kaitoke

North Island

Wildfinder

from

NZ$50

Cyclists crossing the Siberia Gully swing bridge on the Remutaka Cycle Trail, surrounded by lush green hills in New Zealand

Experiences

Cycle Hire

Family-friendly Tours

Half-Day Tours

North Island

Start: Kaitoke, Upper Hutt

Locations: Upper Hutt, Wellington

Duration: 1-7 hrs

Minimum Height: 1.3m

This self-guided eBike hire starts at Kaitoke, Upper Hutt, for exploring the Remutaka Rail Trail through native bush, historic tunnels and bridges towards the Summit and Cross Creek. Bikes are available daily, with 2, 4 and 6-hour hire options. Hire includes an eBike with 60+ km battery range, helmet, tunnel lights, pannier, carrier rack and repair kit, and suits riders from 130–190+ cm wanting extra assistance on the trail.

Explore the Remutaka Rail Trail with eBike Assistance

Set out from Kaitoke and follow the historic railway route as it climbs gradually through the Remutaka Ranges. Electric assistance makes it easier to tackle the incline while still enjoying the freedom of cycling at your own pace. Along the way, ride through old railway tunnels, cross bridges and pass remnants of the former rail line, with native bush and mountain scenery surrounding much of the route.

A two-hour hire gives you time for a return ride towards the Summit and its tunnels and swing bridge, while four or six hours opens up more of the trail towards Cross Creek. With a battery range exceeding 60 km, longer rides become more accessible, leaving extra time for photographs, a picnic or side trips along the way. Gel saddles, front suspension and ergonomic grips add comfort, while supplied lights make exploring the railway tunnels straightforward.

Group of cyclists riding along a gravel path surrounded by forest on the Remutaka Cycle Trail

Two cyclists riding e-bikes through native bush on the Remutaka Incline near Kaitoke, Wellington

Cyclist emerging from a tunnel on the Remutaka Cycle Trail surrounded by native ferns in Wellington

Cyclist crossing a swing bridge on an e-bike along the Remutaka Rail Trail with Wildfinder

Cyclists cross a high swing bridge on the Remutaka Cycle Trail surrounded by dense green hills

Cyclists crossing a suspension bridge on the Remutaka Cycle Trail rail trail section

Cyclists riding across a long swing bridge on the Remutaka Cycle Trail surrounded by native bush

Two cyclists viewing rusted historic machinery at the Summit Yards on the Remutaka Incline Trail

Cyclists riding through a mossy tunnel on the Remutaka Cycle Rail Trail

Electric Bike (eBike): Modern, reliable bikes equipped with gel saddles, front suspension, and ergonomic grips.
Helmet: Ensures safety throughout your ride.
Carrier Rack and Pannier Bag: Handy for extra clothing and personal items.
Lights: Essential for exploring the tunnels along the trail.
Repair Kit: Includes a spare tube, pump, and tyre levers for any on-the-go fixes.

Suitable Riders: The bikes are designed for riders from 130 cm (children) to 190 cm+ (adults).
Battery Range: Each eBike can cover over 60 km, ensuring ample power for longer trips.
Timing Options: Choose from 2, 4, or 6-hour rides, depending on your pace and desired exploration level.
Optional Extras: Enhance your experience with a gel seat cover for added comfort, insurance for peace of mind, or a kids’ seat for young riders (up to 22 kg).

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Cancel within 24 hours: No refund.

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Frequently asked questions

Coverage varies:

Hutt River Trail: Generally good.
Remutaka Incline Trail: Around 75% coverage.
Coastal sections: Limited coverage; Spark offers the best service in these areas.

It’s advisable to carry a secondary communication device, such as a Spot Tracker or EPIRB.

There are a few spots along the Hutt River Trail. It’s recommended to carry at least two filled bottles each day, especially since there are no water stops along the Wild Coast/Orongorongo sections.

Yes, public toilets are available at various points, though facilities are limited between Cross Creek and the Wild Coast. Refer to the trail maps for exact locations.

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.

eBikes are suitable for the trail and can make the ride more accessible, especially for longer distances or challenging sections. Ensure your eBike is fully charged and consider carrying a spare battery if possible.

A form of ID (driver’s license, passport), payment method (cash, EFTPOS, or credit card), and optionally a camera and extra food and water.

Closed shoes (e.g., sneakers), shorts or tight-fitting pants, a t-shirt for riding, a fleece or light jacket for resting, and waterproofs in case of rain.