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Ride the rails in Gisborne! Your Way

Available year-round, come and experience the magic and freedom of the great Gisborne Railbike Adventure – discover hidden gems and never before seen landscapes along historic railway lines in Tairāwhiti the land of the first light.

Please note: All rides need a minimum of two people and must be 18 years old and over to ride
Waipaoa Bridge Beach Loop Mahia Coast to Viaduct

Choose from three spectacular Railbikes adventures

Half Day Guided Tour

Waipaoa Bridge

This is a relaxed one-hour return journey that takes you out through rural plains, past vineyards and across the picturesque Waipaoa bridge. Suitable for all fitness levels, this is a fantastic option for those with a limited schedule who want a taste of the unique experience.

Standard Railbike:$52 per person

“A railbike MUST have two riders, so please understand that by booking ONE railbike you have booked for TWO people”

Highlights

  • 12 km, one-hour excursion
  • Relaxed and scenic route
  • Flat contour with no hills – suitable for most levels of fitness
  • Views of Nicks Head cliffs
  • Bridge crossing over 500m Waipaoa River rail bridge
  • Vineyards and stunning countryside
  • Standard bikes only
  • Guided railbike tours departing at fixed times per day
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Half Day Guided Tour

Beach Loop

Cruise along this 32 km, half-day return journey to explore stunning coastal vistas, tunnels and the sweetest, off the beaten path picnic spots along the East Coast. A moderate fitness level is required for standard railbikes, but e-bikes are suitable for most people.

Standard Railbike: $130 per person
E-Bike: $155 per person

Highlights

  • 32km railbike, 3.5 hours return
  • A highly scenic ride with a spectacular ocean view picnic spot at the top
  • A great mix of scenery from open farmland, orange groves, natural ‘green’ tunnels made from the canopy of trees and vegetation
  • 1.5km tunnel which takes 7 minutes to cycle through
  • Stunning picnic spot at beach loop overlooking the ocean 120 metres below
  • Scenic bush clad valleys and historic tunnels
  • Both standard railbikes and e-bikes available
  • Bring your own morning tea and refreshments
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Half Day Guided Tour

Mahia Coast to Viaduct

This is a very historic return ride to the scene of the Kopuawhara rail tragedy of 1938. We begin in spectacular coastal scenery riding along the seaside before passing through the Mahanga wetlands and its abundant wild life.

Standard Railbike: $130 per person
E-Bike: $155 per person

Highlights

  • Spectacular start riding right beside the sea
  • Ride across the Mahunga wetland causeway with its abundance of birdlife
  • Through pastoral sheep and cattle grazing land
  • Rocky cuttings and bush clad green tunnels
  • Cross the beautiful concrete arched kopuawhara viaduct
  • The revelation of the little known Kopuawhara rail tragedy
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What Our Riders Say

Easy riding, stunning landscapes!

We absolutely LOVED the RailBike adventure….we are so glad we added this to our itinerary while visiting NZ! The scenery was just spectacular- tunnels, trees, ocean…The 3 hour ride was perfect for us!

GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

Hubby and I are used to riding e-bikes so we chose the e-bike option on the Beach Loop. This took the whole morning and costs a little more but is well worth it.

Riding the rails

We had a great time and Jeff was a great guide. The trip is just beautiful and made you really feel like you were "there." The weather was outstanding and the small group made it feel more special.

loved every minute of it

We were the only customers on the day we went rail cycling. Excellent experience, Jeff was very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and we had a great time

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