Fuel up at one 01 of 65 eateries 13 MORE REASONS along Jackson Street, a REMUTAKA popular shopping strip TO RIDE THE in historic Petone and start the trail from the Cycle Trail REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL Petone Wharf. Local creativity 02 and warm ambience of the seaside Alfred Memelink Artspace Gallery with diverse exhibitions and vistas from the trail.

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REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL 03 elegance 04 Remutaka REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL in a French inspired take care of all your Two cyclists in tunnel © Remutaka Cycle Trail country cottage in trail needs with bike the secluded hire, transfers and PETONE to TRAIL INFO Retreat. friendly advice. ORONGORONGO on a hot summer’s day as the trail Combine Stay at Treat gradually climbs to the head of the 2-3 Days the trail the big red yourself Hutt Valley. 05 06 07 115km with guided tours to woolshed with all its at the luxurious 2-3 days 115km Beyond the valley, the trail enters ’s gorgeous Chill out at Oriental Bay’s inner‘working’ city days charm Wharekauhau Country Tunnel Gully in the Pakuratahi towns, wineries and at Western Lake Estate and dine at the Forest on what was once the main gardens with Green Woolshed. exquisite restaurant railway line between Jersey Explorer Tours. with spectacular views. Discover landscapes sculpted by visible and the Wairarapa. Riders will TRAIL GRADES: then cross the northern end of the seismic shifts, remnants of our stone and PETONE FORESHORE TO on the Remutaka steel legacy, flourishing native bush and wild GRADE 2 (EASY). Pedal over to Overnight Rail Trail, one of the most popular 35km trail with an easy grade. 08 the vineyards 09 amongst coastlines on this varied trail. and historic trails in the region. MAYMORN TO CROSS CREEK of Martinborough spectacular scenery After emerging in the Wairarapa, GRADE 2-3 (EASY TO - world famous for in Te Rakau home to gorgeous food, wine and INTERMEDIATE) 25km into its Pinot Noir and Accommodation rom the doorstep of our capital vineyards, before skirting around boutique villages, the trail heads New Zealand’s bush-clad past. and Birding Tours city, Wellington, the Remutaka the wild southern coast where the fall in love with the past to Ocean CROSS CREEK TO OCEAN bird sanctuary. Cycle Trail meanders along the Remutaka Range dives into the Martinborough Hotel. F Beach. The final section is the BEACH GRADE 3 (INTERMEDIATE) Hutt River in family-friendly urban Pacific Ocean. most adventurous. Aptly named 36km on-road ride alongside territory before winding through Lake Wairarapa and farmland. The first stage is an easy riverside The Wild Coast, it skirts around the bush-clad Remutaka Ranges Enjoy the Discover cycle path – the Hutt River Trail. OCEAN BEACH TO Turakirae Head to the mouth of privacy of a Wellington’s on an old rail trail. It then descends There are plenty of scenic picnic ORONGORONGO 10 11 the Orongorongo River, where the farm cottage set in the 350km of mountain into rural Wairarapa, with its RIVER MOUTH GRADE 3 areas beside this large river and Wainuiomata Coast Rd provides a quaint country roads and boutique (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED) historic Waiorongomai biking trails just great swimming spots to cool off road link back to Wellington. An 18km adventurous ride Station - the perfect minutes away from along the remote and exposed halfway point along downtown in the south coast. Western Lake Road. culinary capital. for... MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE: look out The areas between Tunnel Gully Spot the seals and Cross Creek and around the Rewind the Take it easy with relaxed Discover the character, Over & under: the trail’s starting halfway through; and the The southernmost point of south coast are remote and have 12 years at the 13 bridges & tunnels 98m Price’s Tunnel, which has an ‘S’ the trail, Turakirae Head, is little or no cellphone coverage. historical farm house transfers on culture and cuisine curve. Bridges along the way include Hutt Valley and Take your torch – tunnels are a trail home to up to 500 fur seals DRINKING WATER: Carry enough at Western Lake Bach the 28m-long Pakuratahi Truss Bridge Wairarapa trains on the trail at highlight: they include the each winter. See if you water and food for your trip, as with space for up to and the 70m-long Ladle Bend Bridge Tunnel, a 253m tunnel that was part can spot them, but never after the first section there are ten riders. for you and your bike remutakacycletrail.co.nz which features stone abutments and a of the original Wellington to Wairarapa approach too closely. no shops. between trail sections. central pier. These can all be found on rail link; the 576m-long Summit the Maymorn to Cross Creek section. Tunnel, which has a 1:15 gradient 66 67 1 2 MOUNTAIN BIKING Te Marua Harcourt Park The hub of Wellington’s vast mountain biking network, 58 2 2 MAYMORN Tunnel Featherston Makara Peak’s tracks range from Gully Martinborough flow to whoa! A massive hill Porirua Silverstream Bridge 2 around 15 minutes’ drive from Summit Tunnel Wellington, the purpose-built MAP LEGEND53 1 Hutt River Trail Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park CROSS CREEK open section was established in 1998 and is now a first-rate attraction. 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REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL CORNER CREEK REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL ver accommodation KIWI HOLIDAY PARK o Ri doorstep, our cosmopolitan the Zealandia sanctuary, a world- g n Lake T r o Ocean Beach camping capital city that embodies all the class conservation project. go Onoke n warmth and personality of a village o Lake Ferry shelter When you’re ready to hit the trail O r with the energy and sophistication head to Petone by either taking 1 state highway ORONGORONGO Palliser Bay of the world’s biggest cities. Famous your bike on the East by West Ferry Turakirae Head © AA Traveller 2018 for its vibrant art and cultural across Wellington Harbour to Days 45 Akatarawa Rd, Upper Hutt Gateway to the south... p. +64 4 526 7400 • 027 243 2133 • Power sites $22 (sgl), $40 (dbl), extra $16, child $10 scene, legendary cuisine and Bay and riding around the eastern e. [email protected] • Family Cabins $70 (dbl), extra $15, child $10 Proprietors: Giles Family • Eco Cabins $85 (dbl), extra $15, child $10 CROSS CREEK TO charming boutiques, Wellington beach suburbs to Petone, catching • Kitchen Cabins $90 (dbl), extra $15, child $10 OCEAN BEACH, 36KM city’s compact geography means • Tourist Flats $110 (dbl), extra $15, child $10 the train to Petone or driving there. • Motels $135 (double), extra $15, child $10 riding the trail you can easily walk from one side • Animals by arrangement WATCH VIDEO Some riders may opt to turn The Flight Coffee Hangar, Dixon Street, northeast on Western Lake Rd to the to the other. Take a parliament or Wellington © Positively Wellington Tourism Phone for reservations: +64 04 526 7400 www.harcourtholidaypark.co.nz Petone Maymorn Cross Creek Ocean Beach Orongorongo town of Featherston (12km) to finish 35km 25km 36km 18km their day’s ride. The trail, however, 400m turns southwest and runs alongside

200m the shore of Lake Wairarapa. Just 30 minutes from Wellington City and 5 minutes from Upper Hutt City. 0m This section is a gentle descent on a sealed public road, easily ridden, WallacevilleWallaceville Rimutaka Cycle Trail Tunnel Gully Entrance 9.4kms away. PETONE FORESHORE TO The trail then follows the river northeast After a short public road, it’s back into with some care required for occasional motor vehicles. Riders Motor Lodge You will fall in love with the view from every room. MAYMORN, 35KM through the park-like public corridor on the bush to follow the old railway route. both sealed and gravelled pathways. will travel through rich farmland, 16 spacious and exceptionally quiet motel rooms. From Ladle Bend Bridge the trail travels The first section of the trail runs mostly Eventually leaving the riverbank at where sheep and cattle have grazed through plantation forestry to Summit. along the banks of the Hutt River, Te Marua, riders follow a short road since Europeans first settled in the *Secure Bike Storage From Summit, the trail descends along through parkland on the fairly easy- section to the entrance to Tunnel Gully 19th century. grade paths of the popular Hutt River the path of the historic Fell Locomotive to begin the second part of the trail. Towards the coast, riders pass Lake Trail. Beginning at Petone Wharf, riders Incline. With three railway tunnels Onoke, part of the Wairarapa Moana head along the foreshore to the mouth MAYMORN TO CROSS CREEK, on the descent, including the 576m Wetlands Park, before reaching the of the river, historic site of the Hikoikoi 25KM Summit Tunnel, some form of light at Ocean Beach. pa, one of the largest Maori settlements is advisable. Riders emerge from the CT 2018/19 Beginning with Tunnel Gully, riders in pre-European New Zealand. ranges at Cross Creek, into the expanse OCEAN BEACH TO MOUTH OF Expires Dec 2019 travel through the historic Maymorn of the Wairarapa. Tunnel and lush green bush to Kaitoke. ORONGORONGO RIVER, 18KM The final section runs along the South • STUDIO $129* (1 Double, 1 Single)

Locomotive ruins at Summit, Coast, with the Cook Strait on your • SPA SUITE $149* (1 King Bed) Pakuratahi Forest © Caleb Smith left and hill country to your right. On • FAMILY STUDIO $159* (1 Double, 2 Singles) a clear day, the snow-capped peaks • FAMILY INTERCONNECTING $229* of the South Island’s Kaikoura Ranges (1 King, 1 Double, 1 Single) are visible across the water. * The rates on this advert are for direct bookings Much of the land is part of the only. PHONE 0800 001 456. Promo Code Orongorongo Sheep Station. The MUST be quoted at the time of booking landscape is ruggedly beautiful, but keep an eye on the weather, as this Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018 section is exposed to strong winds. 2 Road, Upper Hutt After exploring Turakirae Head, the Call us free on trail runs north to the mouth of the 0800 001 456 Orongorongo River where there and make your reservation is a road link back to the city of Wellington. This section provides the www.wallacevillehouse.co.nz most challenging trail conditions with E: [email protected] short rocky and sandy sections.

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Explore the Hutt Valley like a local—discover our neighbourhood REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL and big backyard full of unexpected REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL treasures along the trail. Take an easy detour Explore the Bays Embrace the wilderness Hop on a train, bus or ferry to explore seaside villages, boutique shopping Relive the magic of Cruise the bays by pedal Take a break from your ride strips and your next locally-roasted Middle-earth along the trail power along the Pencarrow at Brewtown and sample coffee and craft beer fix. with sights from The Lord of Coast to visit New award-winning craft beers the Rings and put yourself Zealand’s first lighthouse, at Panhead, Kererū, Te Aro, in the scene at Rivendell in lit in 1859. Venture to and Boneface breweries. . the stunning Pencarrow Enjoy tours, tastings, and Stop in at Stansborough Lakes, Kohangapiripiri brewpub dining locals rave Mill to see the makers of the and Kohangatera, and about—all within walking movies’ unique costumes surrounding wetlands with distance from the Upper and woven wool treasures. views to the South Island. Hutt train station.

Discover the origins of Dip your toes along the trail Get muddy in Waiu Park— the and with plenty of options to Lower Hutt’s free mountain other New Zealand firsts cool off. Plunge into one of bike park, which climbs to at the Petone Settlers the many swimming spots the top of Wainuiomata Museum. along the Hutt River, loved Hill. Pedal along easy by locals and visitors alike. climbs, technical downhills, Truly go back in time and and beginner tracks. Stop in at Wainuiomata relive our rail trails you’ll be Ride from the Hutt River Summer Pool for poolside riding at the Silver Stream up the Te Whiti Riser for a miniputt, water slides, and Railway steam locomotive MTB detour with stunning BBQs in the sun. rides and museum. harbour views.

Swap your cycling shoes Break up your trail Park up your bikes and for golf shoes and test your adventure with a trip into venture in to the hills with handicap on courses that another world at Staglands exhilarating Wellington have hosted international Wildlife Reserve, a unique Adventures quad bike championships with some of interactive wildlife park. expeditions and even the world’s greatest golfers. Nestled in the picturesque higher with Gliding Play a round along the trail Akatarawa Valley, there are Hutt Valley. Travel over at riverside courses including no barriers between you and rugged coastlines and the Royal Wellington, Manor the animals. Pack a picnic or take in spectacular Park, Boulcott’s Farm and relax at the café. hilltop views. Te Marua Golf Clubs.

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After crossing the Remutaka Range into the Wairarapa, many riders turn off the trail to finish their day’s ride in Featherston. If you’re in need of nourishment, C’est Cheese delicatessen has the makings Dowse Art Museum © huttvalleynz.com of a delicious antipasto platter. RIGHT: Fell Locomotive Museum in Featherston

REMUTAKA CYCLE TRAIL Featherston’s Fell Locomotive Museum provides a fascinating he trail’s kicking off point, of retail therapy. Petone’s Jackson amongst stories of yesteryear in this background to the Remutaka Petone, sits at the head St is a popular and picturesque historic shopping precinct. Incline rail system, which the Tof the Wellington Harbour. boulevard of boutiques, cafés, Lord of the Rings fans will want to cycle trail now follows. Known for its coffee roasters, food bars and restaurants, so it’s the take a short detour to Harcourt is the Wairarapa’s producers, artisan products and best place to start. Take a Walk In Park, the filming location for the largest town. It’s a great family designer fashion labels, it’s a great Style guided tour to local fashion ‘Gardens of Isengard’ scene where destination, with the Queen place for a bite to eat and a spot designers for a taste of the new Middle Earth’s two most powerful Elizabeth Park providing a wizards walked and talked. playground, flying fox, mini- golf, pedal boats, skate park, Lower Hutt Park the bike and pick up a set of 15km NW of Wellington on SH 2 swing bridge and deer park. golf clubs at one of Hutt Valley’s The Castlepoint lighthouse, nine riverside golf courses. Enjoy 70km east of the town, was CYCLE-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION nine or 18 holes in this beautiful one of New Zealand’s last Ideally located close to the Hutt River Trail, loads of great cycling tracks and fertile river valley. manned lighthouses. at the start of the Remutaka Cycle Trail. Our fully equipped self-catering Upper Hutt is home to family-friendly Martinborough Village is cottage meets all your cycling holiday needs. attractions, bustling boutique stores the heart of the Classic New and a superb public art gallery and Zealand Wine Trail. Spend a River Trail Retreat theatre, while Lower Hutt is home glorious day cycling between to The Dowse Art Museum, where the vineyards and olive groves, • 3-bedroom house (sleeps 6) multimedia, fashion and painting most of which are within • Sunny with off-street parking combine in a creative hub. walking/cycling distance of the town centre, sampling the • Full cooking and laundry facilities From Upper Hutt, take a drive into the specialties. Antique shopping • Lockable shed for bikes Akatarawa Valley to visit Staglands, a should also be on your to-do • Bike wash 25-acre wildlife park where you can list here. • Assistance with cycling interact with the wildlife. +64 27 440 9996 | www.rivertrailretreat.co.nz | [email protected] Upper Hutt Martinborough after the Hutt River • 33km NE of Wellington on SH 2 after merchant John Martin • 80km NE of Wellington

136 Akatarawa Rd, , Upper Hutt RESERVATIONS: 0800 809 162 PH: +64 4 526 6948 E: [email protected] www.theclaremont.co.nz E: [email protected] www.tranquilityhomestay.co.nz P: +64 6 306 9162 Secure storage for bicycles. MOTEL & APARTMENTS 38 Regent St, Martinborough Bed & Breakfast nestled on 0.4ha among native trees, lawn and garden. Wellington CBD 25min. Upper Hutt CBD 3min. Close to The Lord of the Rings locations. Ferry and airport pick-up for a small cost. 4 bedrooms: single/twin shared facilities, queen with ensuite & spa bath, double with ensuite. Pets by arrangement. 1 & 2-bedroom motel units & apartments • Tranquil park-like location Tariff: B&B $80-$155 (single/double). • Cyclists welcome • Bike washing facility On the Cycle Trail. • Cycle booking service • Tariff: from $148 • Seasonal rates apply RESERVATIONS: 0800 27 07 87 Cyclist-friendly 72