Kids Electric Bike Hire - Half Day
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Wellington
Ride at your own pace by hiring an eBike to explore Wellington city and the surrounding bays. From our store on the centrally located Wellington 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.
You can ride the bays to take in the best viewpoints or use your eBike as your transport between the Wellington must-see attractions such as Weta Workshop, Zealandia Sanctuary, Te Papa Museum or the Wellington Cable Car located only 5-minutes away. Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, these top-quality electric bikes make your mode of transport an experience in itself.
We can recommend a great day route that takes you from our store on the Wellington Waterfront, around the bays to the Miramar Peninsula and back via a lookout of the harbor entrance and Mt Victoria lookout. We have a recommended cafe stop (a local's secret!) with fun atmosphere, outdoor spaces and one of the best views you'll find. You'll have time to visit some Wellington attractions such as Zealandia Sanctuary, Te Papa Museum, The Cable Car and Weta Workshop- your eBikes will become your mode of transport as well as your activity!
We're centrally located only a 10min walk from the Wellington iSite (visitor's information center) and 10 min from Te Papa Museum (NZ's National Museum).
You will be provided with riding instructions, a helmet, a lock and a cycle map of the city, including our top picks of places to stop on your ride. We have a large car-free space to get your riding practice in and provide a full briefing of how the bikes work- they're easy!
Check out some route suggestions below.
Wellington Bays and Maupuia Lookout
Ride the Wellington harbor coast and the gorgeous hills of Miramar. Visit one of our city’s favorite cafes in an outstanding nature-surrounded location. Then experience the freedom of eBikes on the way up to the lookout, for one of the most outstanding views of our city's unique geography.
Who: Those wanting to try some hills (great on eBikes!) and to catch some outstanding views.
Time: 3-4 hours
What to Bring: Water bottle, sunscreen, extra layer of clothing.
Distance: 30km
Difficulty: Road riding on quiet streets and some decent climbing.
Things to Know: The route includes shared pedestrian pathways, on-road cycleways, and quiet low-speed roads.
Or go even further: Carry on around the south coast of Wellington along more beautiful coastal road. Spend time at Weta Cave checking out Wellington’s movie industry, take in some of the craft breweries in that part of town, or find the seals at the rugged and remote Red Rocks beach. We provide a map in-store.
Days Bay and Pencarrow lighthouse trail
Get remote on this gorgeous coastal trail just a short ferry ride from our shop, via a beautiful seaside village.
Where: Ferry across the harbor from right next to our shop, ride down the coast on easy roads and seaside trail.
Time: 2-4 hours of riding time depending on how much you explore. Allow a whole day including ferry rides, exploring and cafe stops!
Who: Riders looking for an accessible out of town bike adventure.
Difficulty: Easy road riding, cars present but no busy intersections. Flat and wide gravel road with loose gravel, some potholes. Option to continue on rougher surfaces and/or grade 3 mountain biking beyond the lighthouse. Exposed to the wind – eBike will help a lot!
Features: Great easy off-road riding. Remote feeling location right next to the city. Wonderful views of Wellington, the harbor, the heads and the south island Kaikoura ranges. Aotearoa/New Zealand’s oldest lighthouse.
