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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
Meeting and pickup
Are you joining us for a tour from a cruise ship? We'll pick you up! 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. Cruise Ship Pick up details below: When: 9:30am (day of tour) Where: Ship Side (Independent Operators Pick up Area) Who: One of our guides with a blue Switched on Bikes Sign next to a van/car. Make sure you walk past all of the big buses and look for us in a parking lot with vans.
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).
Itinerary
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This is where our tour starts. You'll have time set up and get used to your bike.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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 • Admission ticket free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
(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.
Admission ticket free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
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We ride past the bustling Oriental Bay. On summer days locals will be swimming and sun bathing.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
(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.
Admission ticket free -
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Wonderful lookout over Wellington's bays
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
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Our tours ands where we started at Switched on Bikes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Riders should be comfortable with some physical exertion when riding electric bikes up hill
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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