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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 make riding up hills a breeze. If you can ride a bike, you can ride an eBike! Your guide will keep you and your group safe with helmets provided and full riding instruction. This 3-4 hour 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 capital city and surrounding bays.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up near the port. When you disembark, follow the signs to the Independent Tour Operator Pick Up Area. It’s about a 500m walk from your ship. Look for our guides holding a blue Switched on Bikes sign.
At the end of your tour, we encourage you to stay in the capital city and explore more of what Wellington has to offer. Consider bringing what you need to enjoy the rest of your day in the capital city.
If you prefer to go straight back to the ship, our guides will ride with you back to the original collection point.
Itinerary
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We will pick you up near the port. When you disembark, follow the signs to the Independent Tour Operator Pick Up Area. It’s about a 500m walk from your ship.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Switched on Bikes
Our shop is the starting point for your tour. By Chaffers Dock Marina, just a 5 minute walk from Wellington iSite information centre and Te Papa Museum. and have a cafe on site if you arrive early. We'll set you up on your bike with a helmet and provide you with full instruction on how to use your eBike (it's easy!). We've got a large car-free space to get used to riding before we set off.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Wellington Waterfront
Our store is based on the Wellington Waterfront. From close to our store you can see the inter-island and local ferries coming and going and you might be lucky enough to spot stingrays, seals and even the occasional dolphin! The Wellington Waterfront hosts many events and markets through out the year and is a happening place when the sun is out!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kupe 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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Solace 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!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Pass by)
We'll stop outside Te Papa as it's a central landmark of Wellington on the waterfront. It's New Zealand's national museum and we'll tell you about the current exhibitions. It's just a short walk from our shop if you want to look through at the end of your bike tour.
Admission ticket free -
6Oriental Bay
We'll ride past on the cycle path beside the beach. We'll stop for photos and see how popular this beach spot is on a sunny day!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Zephyrometer
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 -
8Maupuia Walkway
For the best photos over-looking Wellington and the surrounding bays we put the bikes on 'turbo' and head up to the top of Miramar Peninsula. From the top you'll have enough time for photos and we'll tell you a Māori tale of how Wellington Harbour was formed.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Mount Victoria (Pass by)
We'll be riding along the coast at the base of Mt Victoria for much of the tour. There are plenty of photo opportunities with Mt Victoria forming the backdrop of your shot.
Admission ticket free -
9Switched on Bikes
At the end of your tour, we encourage you to stay in the capital city and explore more of what Wellington has to offer. Consider bringing what you need to enjoy the rest of your day in the capital city. If you prefer to go straight back to the ship, our guides will ride with you back to the original collection point.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- 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
- Bring own water bottle if able
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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