When you ship docks in Wellington, explore New Zealand's vibrant capital city while getting fresh air and exercise on an electric bike tour. Ride along the Wellington Waterfront and Miramar Peninsula, pedaling past beaches, urban landmarks, and residential neighborhoods with a guide and small group. Stop often to snap photos, and use the bike’s battery power to easily scale Mt. Maupuia for stellar views over the city and coast.

5-hour electric bike tour of Wellington
Ride though the capital on a user-friendly e-bike
Practice riding in an open space before hitting the streets
Pedal past Oriental Bay and the Wellington Waterfront
Get a battery-poered boost to climb to the Mt. Victoria lookout
Small-group shore excursion for a more personalized experience
Port pickup and drop-off available

What's Included

Port pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Use of bicycle and helmet
Local taxes
Group tour
Professional guide
Tea or Coffee at Cafe

Port pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Food at cafe

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Switched on Bikes
Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
If you haven't booked a port pick up and you're making your own way to the start point, you take the free port operated shuttle bus into the city and get off at either of the two stops- you can't walk from the port. From there we're about a 10-15min walk. Ask directions to Queens Wharf.

Pickup point

Wellington, New Zealand

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

For 2022-2023 season, please take the Port Operated free Shuttle Bus into into the city and get off at Shuttle Stop #1 on Brandon St. Our store is only a 6 min walk from there- you'll received these instructions and a map upon booking.

What To Expect

Switched on Bikes

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Waterfront

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Pass By)

Oriental Bay

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Victoria (Pass By)

Maupuia Walkway

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cog Park

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Switched on Bikes

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Near public transportation
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
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

David_E

Fun experience from start to finish. We rode all along the coast and up into the mountains to get spectacular views of the harbor. Using an electric bike definitely made the ride easy and enjoyable. Our guide was great( very informative and pointed out sights we would have never seen if we had just explored on foot.

Reviews

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68 reviews

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Take this bike tour! A little exercise won't hurt!

Jay_T, Sept 2023

A nice leisurely bike tour around the bay in Wellington. The electric bikes were powerful enough to not have to work too hard peddling even uphill and against the headwinds. I would recommend this tour as it's a wonderful and informative way to view this area. A little excerise while viewing the sites is a great way to stay energized on your trip.

Fun experience from start...

David_E, Feb 2023

Well worth it!

MaryAlice_H, Feb 2023

Great guides who were very knowledgeable and passionate about their city and heritage. Bikes were easy to use and the tour was along the beautiful Wellington waterfront. A great experience

E-bike fun In Wellington

Frank_E, Jan 2023

Dillion made the e-bike tour interesting, fun and very safe. He’s a very funny guy. The weather was perfect for our morning ride.

Jack and Sylvia were...

Annette_K, Jan 2023

Jack and Sylvia were exceptional!! Great guides. Going along the water front was beautiful! They stopped frequently to explain the sites!! Would highly recommend this tour!!

Best way to explore Wellington

Natalie_Z, Jan 2023

An amazing way for my family with 3 teenagers to explore Wellington. The pace was great and the views along the way were superb. A million times better than going on a bus tour.

Love the electric bikes!

Kim_P, Mar 2020

Great tour! Nice stop at a coffee shop mid way too! I came home and bought my own electric bike! Good entertainment for a wide age range.

Wellington city electric bike tour

Moira_M, Mar 2020

Great way to see Wellington, this was our first experience on an electric bike and it certainly is the way to go, especially with all the hills in the city.

Fabulous day!

Carol_S, Feb 2020

This was my favorite excursion in New Zealand! The bikes were all ready for us when we arrived, labeled with our names, and adjusted for our individual heights. The route was nicely varied and safe. The ebikes made it possible for the whole group to stay together and enjoy the experience. The cafe was delicious, and I was only sorry we didn't have time for a full meal. It was a great day!

Best tour ever!

DollyH_M, Feb 2020

We couldn’t have had a more perfect day for bike riding in Wellington (although I suspect there are many such days there!) Being women of a certain age (all of us were 60- 70 years old) we may have been a little nervous about our ability to navigate the streets of Wellington on a bike but we needn’t have worried. With Jimmy as our guide we were in quite capable hands. He “road tested:" each of us to see if we were stable on the bikes and could follow directions. Then he gave us instruction on using the bikes - super easy! The route they have mapped out is genius. We start out on a foot path - no vehicles, graduate slowly to a bike lane and then some easy street riding where there were few cars competing with us for the road. We stopped occasionally along the route to get some local history. Jimmy is clearly knowlegable of and very proud of his city which makes history and geography so much fun! Every stop was worthy of some breathtaking photography! Jimmy knows the streets of Wellington exceptionally well and I think we took in all the highlights of this beautiful city. The bikes are easy to operate and make it so easy to reach summits you never thought possible on your own. It was an amazing day - for me, definitely the highlight of my stay in NZ!

Almost off the cliff - John 6'2"

John, Feb 2020

Ok, we were met on dock by Ryan - on time. We got to the shop on the wharf. They had prepared all the bikes for all the riders based on height. All were fully charged and ready to go. We were given individual instruction on the bikes operation. There appeared to be 4 bike types. When we were all ready we got test runs on the wharf and then a group run to a close point lead and followed by our guides. We rode out about 2-3 miles and returned. We rode on bike paths, then on bike lane roads, a packed gravel road and then on back streets before our return. There was a midway break/lunch/restroom stop. Along the way the history of the city and its founders was given by our guides. I admit I was pressed to keep up, but I was a first timer. Talk about Green, these guys have it down, electric car, electric bike, sorted garbage, the works. We did have one crash besides mine. I was not injured, but one person did have some scrapes and the guide had a full first aid kit and got immediate response and she did complete the ride with no problem. Good ride = a variety of terrains, bikes, and experienced guides and well thought out route.

Lot of fun...great activity...good value.

James_A, Feb 2020

This excursion was one of our best during the 13-day cruise. The weather was beautiful and we had very little wind. We were able to cover a good distance and see many interesting and beautiful sites with very little physical exertion...loved the e-bikes! The guides, Jimmy and Shawn, were very good and a lot of fun. Thanks for a great time. I would highly recommend this activity for those who enjoy riding a bike.

Great tour!

D C, May 2019

Ryan picked us up at the port as scheduled. The bikes were really fun and the tour was excellent! We had never ridden ebikes and enjoyed the new experience (especially uphill!). Warning: you will want an ebike after this!!!!

This trip was so much fun! Our...

Wendy Q, Apr 2018

This trip was so much fun! Our first ever time on electric bikes and it was so great it even inspoired us to buy one once we got home! Enjoyable sight seeing, great guides, safety carefully considered - just do it!

Wow what a great experience. The...

Diane_C, Apr 2018

Wow what a great experience. The guides at ebikes made sure we had a practice on the bike's and were confident on them before heading out on the guided tour of the city. We really enjoyed the the bike ride around Wellington. We are both in our early sixties and haven't been on a bike for about 30 years, but found the ebikes easy-to-use and able to ride up and down the hills without difficulty. What a great way to enjoy your fabulous city.

This tour was an excellent way to...

Kim M, Dec 2017

This tour was an excellent way to see beautiful costal views of Wellington. We had a wonderful experience, with great tour guides Jimmy and Shawn, they were friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to all. The owner, Ryan, picked us up from from the port and made sure we were comfortable with the bikes and had an awesome experience.

Switched on bikes did an amazing job...

lydelle s, Nov 2017

Switched on bikes did an amazing job with our tour. Jimmy and Sean were great guides ! Highly recommend this tour with Switched on Bikes.

À essayer pour découvrir autrement

Sylvie_L, Apr 2023

Belle visite à vélo électrique avec 2 guides prévoyants et attentifs. Belle découverte. Nous le conseillons pour les gens actifs.

Schöne Art um die Stadt kennen zu lernen

Ruedi_S, Mar 2023

Ein wunderschönes Erlebnis. Die Stadt selbst ist schon grossartig, und diese mit dem Bike zu erkunden hat Spass gemacht. Toller Guide!! Besten Dank