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Electric Bike Tour in Wellington: Easy Sightseeing with Scenic Views
4.9
178 Ratings
Wellington
Experience the beauty of Wellington on an electric bike tour. Enjoy scenic views, easy riding, and a local's perspective on the city's culture and history.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Switched on Bikes - This is where our tour starts. You’ll have time set up and get used to your bike.
- 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.
- 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.
- Oriental Bay - We ride past the bustling Oriental Bay. On summer days locals will be swimming and sun bathing.
- Zephyrometer - We’ll tell you all about Wellington’s Wind Wand!
- Maupuia Walkway - Wonderful lookout over Wellington’s bays
- Greta Point - 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
- Switched on Bikes - Our tours ands where we started at Switched on Bikes.
- Te Wharewaka o Poneke - This unique and culturally significant building with statue of Kupe outside. We’ll introduce you to a little MÄori culture and tell of their ancestor’s travel to PÅneke (Wellington) and Aotearoa (New Zealand). The Wharewaka houses some beautiful carved waka (canoes).
What's Included
- Use of bicycle and helmet
- Tea or Coffee at Cafe
- Group bike tour
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Food and drink beyond complimentary tea & coffee
Additional Information
From the heart of the Waterfront to the tranquil bays and breathtaking vistas, your journey will captivate you from start to end. These high-quality electric bikes are user-friendly and perfect for any fitness level. If you’re able to cycle, you have no trouble maneuvering an eBike! Your guide will ensure your safety with provided helmets and comprehensive cycling instructions. The tour is lively, enjoyable, and interactive, emphasizing exhilarating rides and stunning viewpoints. You will gain insight into the local culture and historical backdrop of our dynamic city and nearby bays from a local’s viewpoint.
- 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
- Riders should be comfortable with some physical exertion when riding electric bikes up hill
Location
Switched on Bikes
Queens Wharf
We're on the Wellington Waterfront at Queens Wharf, right beside Dockside Restaurant, Fergs Kayaks and Tilt Espresso
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(178 Ratings)
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Joypp1
Apr 22, 2024
An enjoyable eBike Guided Tour - I thoroughly enjoyed my bike ride with the guide Kali. She was very knowledgeable and provided an informative commentary of the landmarks, statues and artwork in Wellington. The bike was easy to operate on the flat tracks and also going up hill. Kali was able to help me with the controlling of gears. It was an added bonus of having the guided tour on my own -treated like a VIP. The gelato on the way back in Oriental Bay was a refreshing treat. I highly recommend the Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike. I now want to get myself an eBike. It was a great three hours.
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Charlene
Apr 19, 2024
Great ride around Wellington. - Great bikes, great tour guide Jack (not Jake ;-) ) Just a short walk from the cruise ship shuttle drop off point. Overall a great tour at a much better price than the cruise companies charge.
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Voncile_d
Apr 15, 2024
Windy Windy Windy - When they say Wellington is the windiest city in the world, BELIEVE IT. The trip out was easy with a little hill at the end that provided great views. Our guides took lots of pictures for us. The way back to the meeting point was an adventure. The winds kicked up and we had to put the eBikes in turbo mode (on flat ground) just to be able to keep going. Several people had to stop and walk their bike until we turned the corner and winds died down - - some. Our guides did a good job of leading and tailing to ensure no one was left behind. The wind was so strong, even our female guide fell over from the wind. If you are not extremely comfortable on a bicycle, don't do it.
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Ckhmb
Apr 8, 2024
Awesome ocean ride - Amazing tour along the oceanfront of Wellington. Our guide Jack was very knowledgeable and friendly. Stopped frequently to share the history of different areas. We both had experience on e-bikes but would have been fun for a beginner too.
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Paul_b
Mar 27, 2024
Great ride - Liam & Christian were informative and helpful. Great ride around windy Wellington with lots to take in.
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Wendyannc2017
Mar 27, 2024
Bike riding fun with plenty of power - An excellent way to experience Wellington with local knowledgeable guides. The bikes were well maintained and easy to use. Highly recommended.
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Seabreeze999
Mar 18, 2024
Informative and fun - Thanks for a wonderful trip! Jake was a super guide. He did a great job combining interesting information about the town with some wonderful, personal anecdotes. The bikes were easy to use and the guides were very helpful with them. A delightful trip!
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Kevin_f
Mar 17, 2024
Enjoyed and recommended - Easy ride on e-bikes, round the bay and to a bay view lookout. Top notch crew and equipment. Stops for rest and sights commentary.
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Kenbethbaker
Mar 16, 2024
Ebike experience not to be missed! - It was a beautiful day in Wellington, sunny and not too windy. The guide took us around the wharf up to a lookout and back. He stopped often at various landmarks and shared some history about them. There was a great bike path so we didn't have to ride in the crazy traffic. Because we listened to our guide and didn't run anyone over, he treated us to a cone at the end of the ride. Ebiking with Switched on Bikes was well worth the price. Awesome guide!
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Random_shid
Mar 13, 2024
Ride against the winds - Wellington is in fact quite a windy area and you realize this especially on the bike. The electric support was helpful against the winds and also essential for the last route up the hill. I've never got an ebike as comfortable and modern as on this tour.
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