Switched on Bikes Wellington Bike Tours

Pick up anytime from 9am and return by 5:30pm
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. 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 harbour entrance and Matairangi 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.

We're centrally located only a 5min walk from the Wellington iSite (visitor's information center) and Te Papa Museum (NZ's National Museum).

Our bikes are suitable for riders from 145cm (4'8) tall. We have a variety of bikes to suit your preference. 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!

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 an easy (and beautiful) 25 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. Keeping to the main path, stroll along our beautiful waterfront for 20 minutes.
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 : C arry 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 this side of the harbour, via a beautiful seaside village.
Where : The ferry is a 5min ride from our store- ferry across the harbour, 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. 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 harbour, the heads and the south island Kaikoura ranges. Aotearoa/New Zealand’s oldest lighthouse.