3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

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Wellington eBike Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Choose a Morning or Afternoon Departure.

From the centrally located Waterfront to the quiet bays and panoramic lookouts, you’ll be enthralled from start to finish. These quality electric bikes are easy to use and suitable for any level of fitness. If you can ride a bike, you can ride an eBike! Your guide will keep you safe with helmets provided and full riding instruction. The tour is lighthearted, fun and engaging with the focus on riding and finding the best view points. You’ll get a local’s perspective on the culture and history of our vibrant city and surrounding bays. This tour mainly rides around the Wellington's stunning bays, with minimal city riding.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English
Operated by: Switched on Bikes

Ages: Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Morning or Afternoon Departure
Included: Use of electric bicycle and helmet
Included: Group bike tour
Included: Storage of Luggage during Tour
Included: Safety and eBike Briefing
Included: Guide
Included: Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe

Not included

Not included: Food and drink beyond complimentary tea & coffee

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

This is where our tour starts. You'll have time set up and get used to your bike.
Wellington Waterfront

30 min

We ride down the Wellington Waterfront from our store toward Oriental Bay. The Waterfront is bustling on a sunny day and we ride on shared paths.
Kupe Statue

5 min

Your first tour stop is an essential and fascinating story about the first inhabitants of New Zealand, from nearly one thousand years ago. Learn about Wellington/New Zealand Māori culture and history as you go throughout this tour.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Passing by

We ride past Te Papa Museum one of Wellington's top visitor attractions so you know where to find it for after your bike tour.
Solace In The Wind

5 min

Hold its hand and pose with this iconic and poetic statue on the waterfront as your guide tells you about the legendary and awesome wind of Wellington! Don't forget to get a picture with the eye-catching Wellington sign while you're here as well!
Oriental Bay

5 min

We ride past the bustling Oriental Bay. On summer days locals will be swimming and sun bathing.
Stop 7

25 min

This is our tea or coffee stop and the nearby Cog Park is a stunning location for photos with the harbour in the background and yachts parked up
Stop 8

10 min

It's time for a rest break as take we take in Wellington's iconic wind needle. Watch as this 85 foot wind sculpture sways to the wind and learn about NZ's innovative energy system.
Evans Bay Sculpture Trail

Passing by

View funky and custom made wind sculptures as you ride underneath them on a glorious cycle path! Look out for marine life such as dolphins, penguins or if you're lucky, Orcas! Marvel at large aircraft landing over your head as you ride pass Wellington's Airport.
Stop 10

10 min

Wonderful lookout over Wellington's bays
Stop 11

10 min

This unique and culturally significant building with statue of Kupe outside. We'll introduce you to a little Māori culture and tell of their ancestor's travel to Pōneke (Wellington) and Aotearoa (New Zealand). The Wharewaka houses some beautiful carved waka (canoes).
Stop 12

5 min

Our tours ands where we started at Switched on Bikes.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Switched On Bikes is centrally located on the waterfront and only a short walk away from the Wellington iSite centre and Te Papa Museum. If you need to drive, the best place to park is the Te Papa Museum car park. From here it is a short walk along the waterfront to our store (see our map above).

End point

Switched On Bikes is centrally located on the waterfront and only a short walk away from the Wellington iSite centre and Te Papa Museum. If you need to drive, the best place to park is the Te Papa Museum car park. From here it is a short walk along the waterfront to our store (see our map above).

Pickup points

If you are arriving on a cruise ship, we will pick you up near the port at 9:15am. When you disembark, follow the signs to the Independent Tour Operator Pick Up Area. It’s about a 500m walk from your ship.

At the end of your tour, we encourage you to stay in the capital city and explore more of what Wellington has to offer. If you prefer to go straight back to the ship, our guides will ride with you back to the original collection point.

Please note that pick up is available to customers arriving on cruise ships only. Other customers must make their own way to our shop for their tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Riders must be comfortable riding a bicycle on the road (mix of path, on-road cycle lane and regular roads)
Riders must advice height if under 59 inches (150cm)
Remember sunscreen in summer
Please dress appropriately- bring an extra layer in case or wind
Moderate fitness advised- pedalling activates the electric assist
Age Restriction: 13 Years
The tour requires a minimum of two people to operate. We will contact you prior to your tour time if the minimum number is not met.
Riders should be comfortable with some physical exertion when riding electric bikes up hill