3 reviews
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Product code: 32786P4
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Switched on Bikes, Queens Wharf Beside Fergs Kayaks & Dockside Restaurant, Wellington 6011 New ZealandThis is where our tour starts. You'll have time set up and get used to your bike.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Wellington Waterfront, Wellington New ZealandWe ride down the Wellington Waterfront from our store toward Oriental Bay. The Waterfront is bustling on a sunny day and we ride on shared paths.Duration: 30 minutesPass By: Wellington Railway Station, Pipitea, Wellington 6011 New ZealandOne of the historic buildings in WellingtonStop At: Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington 6140 New ZealandWe'll spin past the outside of Wellington Stadium where the All Blacks play when they're in townDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Te Wharewaka o Poneke, 2 Taranaki Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New ZealandThis unique and culturally significant building with statue of Kupe outside. We'll introduce you to a little Maori culture and tell of their ancestor's travel to Poneke (Wellington) and Aotearoa (New Zealand). The Wharewaka houses some beautiful carved waka (canoes).Duration: 10 minutesPass By: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 55 Cable St, Wellington 6011 New ZealandWe ride past Te Papa Museum one of New Zealand's top visitor attractions so you know where to find it for after your bike tour.Stop At: Switched on Bikes, Queens Wharf, Wellington Waterfront, Wellington 6011, New ZealandOur tours ands where we started at Switched on Bikes.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Oriental Bay, Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 New ZealandWe ride past the bustling Oriental Bay. On summer days locals will be swimming and sun bathing. If time allows we'll break here and you'll have the opportunity to grab a coffee or ice-cream.Duration: 15 minutes
Supplier Name
Switched on Bikes
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Riders must be comfortable riding a bicycle (riding is mostly flat and we only use cycle lanes and sometimes busy shared paths),Remember sunscreen in summer,Please dress appropriately- bring an extra layer in case or wind,Moderate fitness advised- pedalling activates the electric assist,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,Infant seats available,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
Inclusions:
Group bike tour,Use of bicycle and helmet,Local taxes
Exclusions:
Coffee and/or Tea - During a short break you can buy snacks if you like,Electric bike not included in standard price (but regular bike is included)
Traveler Reviews
My wife and I rode the tandem and my son had an ebike.
We rode out to Karaka bay then up the hill to the prison to take in the awesome views.
The climb up was tough going on the tandem but well worth the effort once we reached the top.
Highly recommend this activity.
Reviewed by: Seaside12298954495, 07/19/2020 12:00:00 AM
I started with the intro to Wellington Tour. I’m not generally a tour person, but it was great to learn about sites and history of Wellington that I would have missed if I didn’t. I returned to rent a bike solo after lunch. These bikes a very comfortable and you sit more upright. The wheels are smaller and wider than a traditional bike. I didn’t need to use the electric function much for the Tour but once I took the bike around the peninsula, the extra boost came in handy, especially up steep hills. It’s was remarkably effortless. The guys at Switched on were wonderful and welcoming. They gave me a great route around the Miramar peninsula, which was the highlight of my trip. Pictures are from that ride. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by: SarahH9747, 09/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
My girlfriend and I just arrived to Wellington for the first time and we wanted to do a guided tour, not a conventional one but something different. Luckily for us we discovered an intro tour to the city on BIKES! It started at Queens Wharf. We chose electrical bikes which are confortable and perfect to the city, really easy to ride. The bikes give you support if you need it (perfect to go uphill) so it makes the ride very smooth and pleasant. Our tour guide took us along the Waterfront, Te Papa museum, Cuba st, the stadium and other places. We had convenient stops where our guide gave us information about the place, facts about Wellington history or funny anecdotes. We definitely recommend it, specially for those first timers in the city.
Reviewed by: SebastianP3397, 09/19/2019 12:00:00 AM