Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

Explore Wellington’s stunning views on an electric bike tour. Effortlessly ride up hills and discover the best lookout points with a local guide in this lighthearted and engaging 3-4 hour tour.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Switched on Bikes - Our shop is the starting point for your tour. We’re centrally based at Queens Wharf on the Wellington Waterfront 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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!
  • Zephyrometer - 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.
  • Cog Park - This is our cafe stop, where a tea or coffee is included in the price of the tour. The beautiful harbour and yachts docked make a stunning backdrop for photos to take back home.
  • Maupuia Walkway - 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 - 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.
  • Switched on Bikes - This is the end of the tour. You’re centrally located and are only 5min walk away from Wellington’s iconic Cable Car, 10min from the NZ Parliament or Te Papa.
What's Included
  • Group tour
  • Professional guide
  • Use of bicycle and helmet
  • Local taxes
  • Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe
  • Bicycle gloves or jacket if required
What's Not Included
  • Food at cafe
Additional Information

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.

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • Please dress appropriately. Bring an extra layer in case or wind
  • Riders must advise height if under 59 inches (150cm)
  • Remember to bring sunscreen in summer
  • Riders must be able to ride a bicycle on the road
  • Moderate fitness advised
  • Bring own water bottle if able
Location
Switched on Bikes
Queens Wharf
Switched on Bikes is approx. 10 minute walk from the Lambton Quay cruise shuttle stop. Exit the shuttle & walk down Whitmore Street, stick to the sidewalk until you reach the water’s edge and turn right. Walk on for 5 minutes, soon you’ll come to our sign on the waterfront and you’ll see our store.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tenley_w
Apr 1, 2024
Awesome city bike tour - This tour was fantstic. Carly was an amazing tour guide. Very fun. She had awesome cultural insight and a lot of knowledge of Wellington and NZ and its history. Highly recommend. Such a great way to see this city.
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Jli315
Mar 24, 2024
Fun ride - Very nice bike ride along the water. Jack and Ryan were great tour guides and made sure we were safe. Bikes worked well and were very easy to use. Ice cream at the end was a bonus.
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David_l
Mar 24, 2024
Great e-bike ride along the shoreline - Great e-bike ride and experience along the shoreline. It was a beautiful day which made it perfect! I highly recommend - thanks so much
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Irener285
Mar 18, 2024
Great tour - Great experience. Tour was informative and easy ride. Recommend this tour to anyone considering it. Jake and Cara made sure everyone was kept safe throughout the tour.
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Stephaneo389
Mar 15, 2024
Great electric bike city tour - Dennis introduced us to Wellington and the electric bike. We spent a lovely morning walking around and discovering the city. I recommend this visit to everyone.
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Stephaneo338
Mar 9, 2024
Great cycling experience - Great half day with Denis who showed us a little more about Wellington and tried out the electric bike. It was easy and pleasant.
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310merrint
Mar 6, 2024
Great e-bike tour - Fantastic experience, great value for money! 100% recommended - tour guides were helpful and had great local knowledge
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Markanne2020
Jan 31, 2024
Fun way to see Wellington! - My husband and I really enjoyed our electric bike tour of Wellington. The bikes were easy and very fun to ride. I was little worried about riding for 3+ hours but we took plenty of stops to see the sites and learn about the area. I can't believe how far we rode - the electric bikes make it easy! Our guide was knowledge, fun, and friendly. I highly recommend!
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Tjchitt
Jan 30, 2024
Fantastic fun! - We weren’t really too sure what to expect having never used an E-Bike before but they were so easy. Our brilliant tour guide Dylan gave us a brief overview of how the bikes worked and we were on our way. We were lucky to have exceptional weather for the tour as we cruised around the coast of Welly taking in the beautiful sights with regular stops from Dylan giving us all the info we needed in an entertaining and knowledgeable fashion. The famous Welly wind didn’t slow us down either as we just upped the bike power! We also managed to see some dolphins and had a plane fly close above us. We’d highly recommended this tour for an alternative view of Wellington away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Now considering buying an E-Bike when we get home!
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Stephenwh5128wu
Jan 26, 2024
Excellent Experience with Switched on Bikes - Great e-bike cycling tour around Wellington harbor and surrounding hills. Excellent experience getting fitted for the bike and helmet. New and high-quality e-bikes. Excellent, entertaining guides - Denny was main guide and Dylan was supporting him that day. The tour even included a stop for ice cream and coffee. Highly recommend!
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