Cape Palliser Pedals - 1 Day

Lake Ferry - Cape Palliser

Arrive at GJ headquarters by 9.15am - briefing and shuttle to Lake Ferry

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.

Visit en-route:

• 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 with timing to suit your evening or other travel arrangements.

What's Included:

• Guide safety and route briefing
• Bike over Palliser Ridge Station and visit their Eco farm products shop 
  
• Support on your ride - back up is available from the GJ team if needed
  
• Lunch at the Putangirua Pinnacles
  
• Shuttle from Cape Palliser back to Martinborough - 1 hour