Historic & Scenic Rail Trail
Cycle the Remutaka Rail Trail from Maymorn Station to Greytown, passing through five tunnels, crossing two impressive suspension bridges, and riding amid native bush and railway history.
Wine & Village Charm
Explore the boutique wine village of Martinborough, known for its acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, plus the nearby countryside loops that showcase classic Wairarapa landscapes.
Coastal Wonders
Ride from Lake Ferry to Cape Palliser, discovering the Putangirua Pinnacles (featured in The Lord of the Rings), visiting the North Island’s largest fur seal colony, and climbing the Cape Palliser Lighthouse steps for panoramic ocean views.
Your Remutaka Explorer three day adventure is based in the South Wairarapa. You will stay in premier Martinborough or Greytown accommodation.
Arrive at one of our cute country villages (location is dependent on availability) and settle into your sumptuous accommodation, where you will enjoy amazing provincial hospitality. Dine onsite and explore the village with an evening stroll or ride.
Day 1 - Remutaka Cycle Trail
We depart our Martinborough depot at 9.30am and shuttle to Maymorn Station near Upper Hutt. You will be given a briefing before riding the Remutaka Rail Trail and on through to Greytown. Passing through 5 tunnels and two incredible suspension bridges. This in a beautiful ride through native bush with incredible history. Visit Featherston and Greytown.
Finish with a beverage on the deck of the Whiteswan Hotel in Greytown before being returned to your accommodation and more top quality cuisine for the night.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 - Martinborough and Surrounds
Your second day of riding is very customisable. If you have never visited Martinborough we would suggest exploring this boutique wine village, sampling some of the amazing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on offer (amongst others). We offer several other great loops enjoyed by many local with varying terrain and difficult and can discuss these option when you arrive, or during your booking process.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Lake Ferry to Cape Pallise
We start our ride at The Lake Ferry Hotel.
Either ride along the beach to Whangaimoana, or ride north on the Lake Ferry Road to the Cape Palliser Road turnoff – then ride south east on Cape Palliser Road towards the Cape Palliser Lighthouse.
Things to look for:
The spectacular rock formations - The Putangirua Pinnacles (featured in The Lord of the Rings). From the Putangirua Car Park there is an optional up to 2 hour walk to The Pinnacles and return (a perfect stop for lunch) - a delicious packed lunch will be supplied by us.
Visit the North Island’s largest Fur Seal Colony – turn off at Mātakitaki a Kupe Reserve sign and find the seal kindergarten pool by going as far down to the left - right amongst the rocks.
Cape Palliser Lighthouse – walk for the top (climb the 253 steps) for sweeping views over Palliser Bay.
Kupe’s Sail - This huge sandstone slab, on the south Wairarapa coast, is named Ngā Rā o Kupe (Kupe’s Sail), as it resembles the sail of a Polynesian double-hulled canoe. Kupe is an early ancestor of many Māori tribes, and is said to have camped on the flats near this rock as he explored the coastline.
At the end of the day we will transport you back to Martinborough.
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch