Adventure Brief
Learn to ride a Segway and glide through Devonport’s waterfront, Cheltenham Beach, and Victorian backstreets on this 90‑minute guided tour. Perfect for first‑timers, it combines instruction with classic views of Rangitoto and the Hauraki Gulf.
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
moderate
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
The first push of the throttle is gentle, like waking a small engine that already wants to go. A group gathers on the Devonport Ferry Terminal—ferry horns behind them, gulls cutting lines above—and within minutes an instructor has everyone standing upright on a Segway, helmet clipped, hands loose on the bars. The wharf slides back and the Hauraki Gulf opens: Rangitoto Island sits like a dark crown on the horizon, its volcanic slopes only 650 years old and still looking defiant against the sky.
Key Highlights
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Fitness Level
Should have moderate fitness and basic mobility—able to stand and step on/off a Segway and walk up short flights of stairs unaided.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tūī (native songbird)
An Hour long Taste of the Segway Sensation and Sightseeing fun
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Adventure Tips
Arrive by ferry
Time your arrival with Fullers ferries—the meeting point is inside Devonport Ferry Terminal and parking can be limited on busy days.
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Wear closed-toe shoes
Stable, flat footwear helps with mounting and negotiating short hills and curbs on the route.
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Bring a light waterproof
Tours run in most weather; a compact rain jacket keeps you comfortable when the Gulf wind shifts or a shower passes.
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Charge your phone and bring a strap
There are several photo stops—secure your phone or camera with a wrist strap so you can shoot while balancing.
