Use this interactive Remutaka Cycle Trail map to explore the Great Ride across Wellington, the Hutt Valley, the Remutaka Ranges, Wairarapa and the south coast. Toggle individual GPX route legs, view toilets and water stops, check accommodation options, and open points of interest from Petone through to Ōrongorongo, the Wild Coast and Cape Palliser.
Green Jersey maintains this map for riders planning one-day Rail Trail trips and multi-day Remutaka Cycle Trail itineraries. Turn on trail photos when you want real images from along the route. For difficulty, day-by-day advice and tour options, see our full Remutaka Cycle Trail guide.
No elevation data is available for this route.
Start with the full route visible, then hide the legs you do not need. That makes it easier to focus on a one-day Remutaka Rail Trail ride, a Wairarapa stage, the Wild Coast, or a Cape Palliser extension. Click any coloured route line to open its elevation profile, and click markers for facility and place names.
The Remutaka Cycle Trail is commonly ridden from Petone Wharf toward Ōrongorongo. On this map you can follow major waypoints including Maymorn Station, the Remutaka Rail Trail tunnels and summit, Cross Creek, Lake Wairarapa, Ocean Beach, the Wild Coast and Turakirae Head. Extra route files also show popular side options such as Featherston to Martinborough and the coastal run toward Cape Palliser.
Because conditions and facilities can change, use this map for planning orientation and confirm current trail advice before you ride. For itineraries, bike choice, shuttles and difficulty guidance, continue to the Remutaka Cycle Trail planning guide and tours.
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