Intro to Wellington - Guided Bike Tour in Wellington (2-2.5 hours)
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Wellington
Riding Level: Easy
Duration: 2-2.5 hrs
Distance: Short 13km/8 miles
We ask guests to arrive approx. 15 minutes before tour departure time
The essential introduction to Wellington! This is an
accessible and fun tour which cruises around Wellington’s remarkable waterfront
and into parts of the city without ever going on a road. Perfect for those with
just a couple of hours in Wellington to explore our city with a friendly,
knowledgeable and local guide who will share what makes our city a great place
to live and play in, while also letting you in on the local secrets that make
us tick!
Our intro tour is set at an easy pace on open, flat ground
allowing guests to ride either a regular or electric bike (but in that famous
Wellington wind we definitely recommend electric!). With plenty of time for
questions and photographs, you’ll make your way through iconic Wellington
landmarks, such as Te Papa Museum, New Zealand’s Parliament, our dazzling,
rugged coast, Oriental Bay’s famous “Seven Sisters” and much more. Along with
enjoying the fun and ease of our electric bikes, you’ll gain insight into key
moments and figures that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand into the country it
is today. From the land to our indigenous history, to our impressive arts,
culture and film industry, to New Zealand’s trail blazing heroes, there is
something for everyone to enjoy in this highly-rated outdoor experience. We are
also happy to adapt this tour into your own unique and personal experience, tailoring
the ride with stops that you may be particularly interested in- our guides are
filled with knowledge!
Meet your guide at our store on Queens
Wharf in central Wellington approx. 15 min prior to your departure time. After
listening to the safety briefing, enjoy time to practice in a car-free space
before heading out. The tour is light-hearted and fun. Our business is
Wellington based and we've been running bike tours for more than eight years so
you can have confidence riding with us. Your tour ends back at Switched on
Bikes in Central Wellington
You'll learn about
·
First Country to give women the right to vote
·
Wellington's Māori culture, history and mythology
·
The power of earthquakes in shaping our land
·
The windiest city in the
world!
·
Stunning native birdlife
·
The arts and film industry
*This tour consists of flat and easy riding. You can take either an electric or regular bike. Just let us know when you get here what you would prefer.
*The minimum height for an electric bike is 145cm, there is no minimum height for a regular bike.
*12 years minimum age but the tour's content is aimed at adults, children must be accompanied by an adult.
*The riding is easy but you should be stable riding a bike, comfortable getting on and off to walk across roads and be able to safely ride between pedestrians while on shared paths.
Arriving from a Cruise Ship
The easiest way to find us to take the free Cruise Ship Shuttle and get off at the North Lambton Quay Stop. We're about a 10 minute walk from there.
Exit your shuttle and walk down Whitmore Street. Stick to the sidewalk and until you reach the water's edge and turn right. Stroll along our beautiful waterfront for 5 minutes keeping the water's edge on your left. Soon you'll come to our sign on the waterfront path and you'll see our store.
*This route uses only paths and cycle lanes.
*This tour requires a minimum of two people to operate - we'll get in contact prior if we don't reach 2 riders.
*For group bookings of 20 or more people, please contact us directly on info@switchedonbikes.co.nz.
*Afternoon departures are available upon request, please contact us directly on info@switchedonbikes.co.nz.
Book with confidence
If the weather isn't good enough for riding, we'll provide a full refund.
If you change your travel plans and let us know up to 24 hours prior to the booked tour, we'll provide a full refund.
If your ship / plane / bus is delayed and you let us know anytime before departure - we'll provide a full refund.
Questions about booking
Flick us an email on info@switchedonbikes.co.nz or call 04 473 1080.
