Wellington Highlights by E-Bike, Morning Group Tour
Explore New Zealand's small capital city while getting fresh air and exercise on an electric bike tour. Ride along the Wellington Waterfront and Miramar Peninsula, pedaling past beaches, urban landmarks, and residential neighborhoods with a guide leading the way and keeping you safe. Stop often to snap photos, and use the bike’s battery power to easily scale the city’s hills, for stellar views over the city and coast.
Highlights
- ✓Includes bikes and helmets, as well as a tea or coffee at a café
- ✓Practice riding in an open space before hitting the streets
- ✓Get a battery-powered boost to climb the Maupuia Hill to view a stunning 360 degree view of Wellington's Harbour
- ✓Meeting point is a scenic, 10 minute walk from the cruise shuttle stop
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Group tour
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Use of bicycle and helmet
- ✓Bicycle gloves or jacket if required
- ✓Local taxes
- ✓Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe
What's not included
- ✓Food at cafe
Good to know
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
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. Look for our guides holding a blue Switched on Bikes sign. Please arrive a few minutes early to find us. 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Wellington Highlights by E-Bike, Morning Group Tour
Explore New Zealand's small capital city while getting fresh air and exercise on an electric bike tour. Ride along the Wellington Waterfront and Miramar Peninsula, pedaling past beaches, urban landmarks, and residential neighborhoods with a guide leading the way and keeping you safe. Stop often to snap photos, and use the bike’s battery power to easily scale the city’s hills, for stellar views over the city and coast.
Highlights
- ✓Includes bikes and helmets, as well as a tea or coffee at a café
- ✓Practice riding in an open space before hitting the streets
- ✓Get a battery-powered boost to climb the Maupuia Hill to view a stunning 360 degree view of Wellington's Harbour
- ✓Meeting point is a scenic, 10 minute walk from the cruise shuttle stop
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Group tour
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Use of bicycle and helmet
- ✓Bicycle gloves or jacket if required
- ✓Local taxes
- ✓Tea, Coffee or Ice Cream at Cafe
What's not included
- ✓Food at cafe
Good to know
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
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. Look for our guides holding a blue Switched on Bikes sign. Please arrive a few minutes early to find us. 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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.