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.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning or Afternoon Departure
Use of electric bicycle and helmet
Group bike tour
Safety and eBike Briefing
Local taxes
Guide
Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe
Food and drink beyond complimentary tea & coffee
Meeting Points
Departure
Switched on Bikes
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).
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Riders must be comfortable riding a bicycle on the road (mix of path, on-road cycle lane and regular roads)
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Riders must advice height if under 59 inches (150cm)
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Remember sunscreen in summer
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Please dress appropriately- bring an extra layer in case or wind
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Moderate fitness advised- pedalling activates the electric assist
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
This is where our tour starts. You'll have time set up and get used to your bike.
20 minutes
2
Wellington Waterfront
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.
30 minutes
3
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.
5 minutes
4
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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.
5
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!
5 minutes
6
Oriental Bay
We ride past the bustling Oriental Bay. On summer days locals will be swimming and sun bathing.
5 minutes
7
Hataitai Beach
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
25 minutes
8
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.
10 minutes
9
Evans Bay Sculpture Trail
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.
10
Maupuia Walkway
Wonderful lookout over Wellington's bays
10 minutes
11
Te Wharewaka o Poneke
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).
10 minutes
12
Switched on Bikes
Our tours ands where we started at Switched on Bikes.
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.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning or Afternoon Departure
Use of electric bicycle and helmet
Group bike tour
Safety and eBike Briefing
Local taxes
Guide
Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe
Food and drink beyond complimentary tea & coffee
Meeting Points
Departure
Switched on Bikes
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).
