Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

5.0 (113 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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5.0

View of Miramar from Mt Vic — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

If it's a sunny day, the ice creams are on us! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 make riding up hills a breeze. If you can ride a bike, you can ride an eBike! Your guide will keep you and your group safe with helmets provided and full riding instruction. This 3-4 hour 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 capital city and surrounding bays.

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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: Group tour
Included: Professional guide
Included: Use of bicycle and helmet
Included: Bicycle gloves or jacket if required
Included: Local taxes
Included: Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe

Not included

Not included: Food at cafe

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

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.
Stop 2

30 min

Our shop is the starting point for your tour. By Chaffers Dock Marina, just a 5 minute walk from Wellington iSite information centre and Te Papa Museum. and have a cafe on site if you arrive early.

We'll set you up on your bike with a helmet and provide you with full instruction on how to use your eBike (it's easy!). We've got a large car-free space to get used to riding before we set off.
Wellington Waterfront

30 min

Our store is based on the Wellington Waterfront. From close to our store you can see the inter-island and local ferries coming and going and you might be lucky enough to spot stingrays, seals and even the occasional dolphin!

The Wellington Waterfront hosts many events and markets through out the year and is a happening place when the sun is out!
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.
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!
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Passing by

We'll stop outside Te Papa as it's a central landmark of Wellington on the waterfront. It's New Zealand's national museum and we'll tell you about the current exhibitions. It's just a short walk from our shop if you want to look through at the end of your bike tour.
Oriental Bay

5 min

We'll ride past on the cycle path beside the beach. We'll stop for photos and see how popular this beach spot is on a sunny day!
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.
Stop 9

20 min

For the best photos over-looking Wellington and the surrounding bays we put the bikes on 'turbo' and head up to the top of Miramar Peninsula. From the top you'll have enough time for photos and we'll tell you a Māori tale of how Wellington Harbour was formed.
Mount Victoria

Passing by

We'll be riding along the coast at the base of Mt Victoria for much of the tour. There are plenty of photo opportunities with Mt Victoria forming the backdrop of your shot.
Stop 11

15 min

At the end of your tour, we encourage you to stay in the capital city and explore more of what Wellington has to offer. Consider bringing what you need to enjoy the rest of your day in the capital city.

If you prefer to go straight back to the ship, our guides will ride with you back to the original collection point.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

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. Look for our guides holding a blue Switched on Bikes sign. Please arrive a few minutes early to find us.

At the end of your tour, we encourage you to stay in the capital city and explore more of what Wellington has to offer. Consider bringing what you need to enjoy the rest of your day in the capital city.

If you prefer to go straight back to the ship, our guides will ride with you back to the original collection point.