Full-Day Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour
Overview
Ride at your own pace by hiring an eBike on this full-day self-guided adventure of Wellington. (Optionally, extend your rental for two days and have it for your entire stay.) 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. You will be provided with riding instructions, a helmet, a lock and a cycle map of the city, including top picks of places to stop on your ride.
You can ride the bays to take in the best view points or use your eBike as your transport between the Wellington must see attractions such as Weta Workshop, Zealandia Sanctuary, Te Papa Museum or the Wellington Cable Car located only 5-minutes away. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, these top-quality electric bikes make your mode of transport an experience in itself.
You can ride the bays to take in the best view points or use your eBike as your transport between the Wellington must see attractions such as Weta Workshop, Zealandia Sanctuary, Te Papa Museum or the Wellington Cable Car located only 5-minutes away. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, these top-quality electric bikes make your mode of transport an experience in itself.
Inclusions
- Self-Guided bike tour
- Use of bicycle, helmet and lock
- Hi Vis available
- Wellington City Cycle Map
- Local taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Switched on Bikes, Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Pick up your bikes from our centrally located shop on the Wellington Waterfront.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oriental Bay, Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Cruise the waterfront past the scenic and popular Oriental Bay
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Set the eBikes to TURBO and head up to the main look out of Wellington City!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shelly Bay Road, Wellington New Zealand
The Chocolate Fish Cafe located at Shelly Bay is the best local cafe on our popular bike route! Serving excellent coffee from a beautiful spot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Weta Workshop, Corner of Camperdown Rd & Weka St Miramar, Wellington 6022 New Zealand
Ride your bike to Weta Workshop and pop into the Weta Cave or take a guided one hour tour. Learn about Wellington's film history, Peter Jackson and Lord of the Rings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scorching Bay, Karaka Bay Road Seatoun, Wellington 6003 New Zealand
The best swimming beach in Wellington! Gorgeous white sands in a sheltered spot. Plenty of space to picnic of the grass and beach. There's a cafe serving ice-cream and lunch.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Rocks Reserve, Owhiro Bay, Wellington New Zealand
For the more adventurous you can choose to ride down a gravel beach road to an 'out of the way' iconic Wellington spot. At the right time of year you can spot seals and pups!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wellington Wind Turbine, via Ashton Fitchett Drive, Wellington 6002 New Zealand
You've got electric bikes so why not turn up the power and head to a lookout high over the city! The roads are windy and steep but a lot of fun for those who like a bit of challenge and the reward is worth it.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable St, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
We're located not far from Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum! They've got bike parking right at the door and entry is free so it's easy to pop in for a look when you're on your way back from your bike ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Zealand Parliament, Molesworth Street Corner Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington 6160 New Zealand
It's easy to bike from our store to the New Zealand's parliament. You can take a tour every hour or just walk with your bike through Parliament grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave St Thorndon, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Old St Paul's is one of Wellington most beautiful and photographed buildings. The church is unique because it is crafted from native timbers. It'll re-open again in May 2020 following seismic strengthening.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, 53 Waiapu Road, Wellington 6012 New Zealand
Zealandia is a refuge for native birds, animals and forest. It's set in a valley on a hill above Wellington, so an electric bike is the best transport choice to get there! They've got bike racks to lock to at the entrance. Take a relaxing walk through the valley and visit their gift shop.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Probably Wellington's most visited tourist attraction, it's located only a 5 min walk or bike from our shop. When it's not busy you can take your bike up the cable car and ride on to Zealandia. Or leave your bike at the bottom and walked back down through the botanical gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Zoo, 200 Daniell Street Newtown, Wellington 6021 New Zealand
Take you bikes around the bay then pop over the hill to Wellington's modern Zoo. They provide bike racks outside to make it easy for you.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cuba Street, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
The progressive heart of the city. Cuba St is a colourful part of Wellington with excellent cafes, restaurants, street performers, local crafts and everything in between.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Switched on Bikes, Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Pick up your bikes from our centrally located shop on the Wellington Waterfront.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oriental Bay, Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Cruise the waterfront past the scenic and popular Oriental Bay
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
Set the eBikes to TURBO and head up to the main look out of Wellington City!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shelly Bay Road, Wellington New Zealand
The Chocolate Fish Cafe located at Shelly Bay is the best local cafe on our popular bike route! Serving excellent coffee from a beautiful spot.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Weta Workshop, Corner of Camperdown Rd & Weka St Miramar, Wellington 6022 New Zealand
Ride your bike to Weta Workshop and pop into the Weta Cave or take a guided one hour tour. Learn about Wellington's film history, Peter Jackson and Lord of the Rings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scorching Bay, Karaka Bay Road Seatoun, Wellington 6003 New Zealand
The best swimming beach in Wellington! Gorgeous white sands in a sheltered spot. Plenty of space to picnic of the grass and beach. There's a cafe serving ice-cream and lunch.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Rocks Reserve, Owhiro Bay, Wellington New Zealand
For the more adventurous you can choose to ride down a gravel beach road to an 'out of the way' iconic Wellington spot. At the right time of year you can spot seals and pups!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wellington Wind Turbine, via Ashton Fitchett Drive, Wellington 6002 New Zealand
You've got electric bikes so why not turn up the power and head to a lookout high over the city! The roads are windy and steep but a lot of fun for those who like a bit of challenge and the reward is worth it.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable St, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
We're located not far from Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum! They've got bike parking right at the door and entry is free so it's easy to pop in for a look when you're on your way back from your bike ride.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Zealand Parliament, Molesworth Street Corner Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington 6160 New Zealand
It's easy to bike from our store to the New Zealand's parliament. You can take a tour every hour or just walk with your bike through Parliament grounds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave St Thorndon, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Old St Paul's is one of Wellington most beautiful and photographed buildings. The church is unique because it is crafted from native timbers. It'll re-open again in May 2020 following seismic strengthening.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, 53 Waiapu Road, Wellington 6012 New Zealand
Zealandia is a refuge for native birds, animals and forest. It's set in a valley on a hill above Wellington, so an electric bike is the best transport choice to get there! They've got bike racks to lock to at the entrance. Take a relaxing walk through the valley and visit their gift shop.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011 New Zealand
Probably Wellington's most visited tourist attraction, it's located only a 5 min walk or bike from our shop. When it's not busy you can take your bike up the cable car and ride on to Zealandia. Or leave your bike at the bottom and walked back down through the botanical gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Zoo, 200 Daniell Street Newtown, Wellington 6021 New Zealand
Take you bikes around the bay then pop over the hill to Wellington's modern Zoo. They provide bike racks outside to make it easy for you.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cuba Street, Wellington 6001 New Zealand
The progressive heart of the city. Cuba St is a colourful part of Wellington with excellent cafes, restaurants, street performers, local crafts and everything in between.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Children (13 -17 Years) must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bike manufacturer has a weight limit of 330 lbs (150 kilograms)
- Stroller accessible
- Heights must be advised if less than 5 foot (152 centimeters)
- Service animals allowed
- Must be able to ride a regular bike
- Credit Card must be presented as bond
- Near public transportation
- Select a full-day or 2-day option
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
judybX8261EF
February 2021
Fortunately we had one of our fellow bikers who had done a plan of where we were going. We went for miles and the amazing coastline around Wellington on a fantastic hot sunny, no wind, day was great.
Fortunately we had one of our fellow bikers who had done a plan of where we were going. We went for miles and the amazing coastline around Wellington on a fantastic hot sunny, no wind, day was great.heathereskdale
February 2022
What an outstanding experience this is! I wanted to know if I might purchase an e-bike in the future and wanted to try a suitable bike. It was just the most amazing experience. These guys have got it sorted!! I was matched with a bike to suit my needs, explanations were full and informed and ...
What an outstanding experience this is! I wanted to know if I might purchase an e-bike in the future and wanted to try a suitable bike. It was just the most amazing experience. These guys have got it sorted!! I was matched with a bike to suit my needs, explanations were full and informed and at all times, staff were friendly and helpful. The bike itself is the best I have ever ridden - obviously maintained and presented to me, the client, in the best possible condition to make my experience awesome, which it was. A HUGE THUMBS UP to this company and for inspiring me to look at a purchase. We all need to do our bit to help our environment and this is one fantastic way to make our contribution. Encourage this business - they are so worthy of our support.debbiesR3083EK
November 2021
Wellington is surprisingly very bike friendly, lovely bays to bike around (all very different), great cafes along the way, views, everything. The bike was perfect, came with a sturdy locking chain, large zip pannier, helmet, gloves. The seat was wide and comfortable. Very good map (although th...
Wellington is surprisingly very bike friendly, lovely bays to bike around (all very different), great cafes along the way, views, everything. The bike was perfect, came with a sturdy locking chain, large zip pannier, helmet, gloves. The seat was wide and comfortable. Very good map (although the print was very small) and excellent instructions from the staff member.,cdaj
May 2021
Efficient staff member gave great explanations. Found bike easy to use and went much further than originally had planned to. Fabulous way to get around the city
Efficient staff member gave great explanations. Found bike easy to use and went much further than originally had planned to. Fabulous way to get around the cityheathereskdale
May 2021
What an OUTSTANDING day! We are not regular cyclists but felt totally prepared and expertly instructed and went on to have a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole day. The bikes were of excellent quality and we felt safe and visible. I didn't want to give the bike bac...
What an OUTSTANDING day! We are not regular cyclists but felt totally prepared and expertly instructed and went on to have a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE. I don't think I stopped smiling the whole day. The bikes were of excellent quality and we felt safe and visible. I didn't want to give the bike back - I loved the day so much. We would thoroughly recommend Switched On Bikes wholeheartedly. Thank you.Helen R
April 2021
Great day out. The lady at the bike hire place was excellent - good advice about where to go and about the bike itself. The bike did everything I asked it to - plent of additional power to get up the hills! I got an option to have lunch at the Chocolate Fish Cafe - would totally recommend it - a...
Great day out. The lady at the bike hire place was excellent - good advice about where to go and about the bike itself. The bike did everything I asked it to - plent of additional power to get up the hills! I got an option to have lunch at the Chocolate Fish Cafe - would totally recommend it - a lovely little cafe.