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3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Morning or Afternoon Departure
  • Use of electric bicycle and helmet
  • Group bike tour
  • Food and drink beyond complimentary tea & coffee
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pipitea
Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Pickup details

If you are arriving on a cruise ship, 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. At the end of your tour, we encourage you to stay in the capital city and explore more of what Wellington has to offer. If you prefer to go straight back to the ship, our guides will ride with you back to the original collection point.Please note that pick up is available to customers arriving on cruise ships only. Other customers must make their own way to our shop for their tour.

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Meeting point

Queens Wharf
Wellington Waterfront, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Switched on Bikes

This is where our tour starts. You'll have time set up and get used to your bike.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (pass by)

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.
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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!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay

We ride past the bustling Oriental Bay. On summer days locals will be swimming and sun bathing.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Evans Bay Sculpture Trail (pass by)

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.
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Maupuia Walkway

Wonderful lookout over Wellington's bays
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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).
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Switched on Bikes

Our tours ands where we started at Switched on Bikes.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Riders should be comfortable with some physical exertion when riding electric bikes up hill
  • Remember sunscreen in summer
  • Please dress appropriately- bring an extra layer in case or wind
  • Moderate fitness advised- pedalling activates the electric assist

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-32786P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Morning or Afternoon Departure
  • Use of electric bicycle and helmet
  • Group bike tour
  • Storage of Luggage during Tour
  • Safety and eBike Briefing
  • Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe
  • Guide
  • Food and drink beyond complimentary tea & coffee

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Riders should be comfortable with some physical exertion when riding electric bikes up hill
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Riders must be comfortable riding a bicycle on the road (mix of path, on-road cycle lane and regular roads)
  • Riders must advice height if under 59 inches (150cm)
  • Remember sunscreen in summer
  • Please dress appropriately- bring an extra layer in case or wind
  • Moderate fitness advised- pedalling activates the electric assist
  • Age Restriction: 13 Years
  • The tour requires a minimum of two people to operate. We will contact you prior to your tour time if the minimum number is not met.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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