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Cycle Wellington’s bays on an electric bike: a 3–4 hour guided loop from the waterfront to panoramic headlands. Learn local Māori history, see wind sculptures and stop for coffee with harbour views.
Cycle Wellington’s bays on an electric bike: a 3–4 hour guided loop from the waterfront to panoramic headlands. Learn local Māori history, see wind sculptures and stop for coffee with harbour views.
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Operated by Switched on Bikes · Wellington, Wellington
Morning sun cracks over the harbour and the wind begins to test the sculptures along Wellington's waterfront — you mount an electric bike and the city opens up beneath you. The ride moves from busy quay-side paths past Te Papa’s modern façade, skimming the crescent of Oriental Bay before climbing to small headland lookouts where the sea seems to pull you forward.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Moderate fitness; riders should be comfortable pedalling short hills and standing briefly while mounting/dismounting.
No—guides provide a full e-bike briefing; basic bike handling and confidence riding on mixed paths and short road sections is recommended.
Yes—helmets are supplied and fit during the safety briefing before departure.
The electric assist helps on climbs, but riders should expect light to moderate pedalling, especially on steeper headlands.
Minimum age is 13; younger teens comfortable with biking and meeting height requirements may join with guardian supervision.
Wellington was long occupied by Māori who navigated these waters by waka; later European settlement expanded the harbourfront and shaped the city’s compact form.
Stick to marked paths and avoid disturbing nesting areas; operators encourage low-impact visits and use of reusable water bottles to limit single-use plastics.
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