The 5 Best Wellington Bike Tours

1.Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $121Our pick

Join Switched on Bikes for a 3 to 4-hour guided e-bike ride from Queens Wharf along Wellington’s waterfront, Oriental Bay, Miramar Peninsula, and Maupuia Walkway. Your guide, perhaps Jack, Tara, Dylan, or Stephanie, provides local stories and safety help. Bikes, helmets, and tea, coffee, or ice cream are included.

“We completed the 3-4 hour e-bike tour of Wellington. It was absolutely stunning and our host really made the trip by providing great historic insights along the way which kept it both fun and educational. We covered 23km which is easy oRead more”

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2.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52Best value

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched on Bikes on Wellington’s waterfront, get a safety briefing, helmet, lock, and local cycle map, then set your own route. Ride for up to four hours, a full day, or two days. Staff such as Liam can suggest coastal rides, lookout points, cafés, beaches, and longer trips to Pencarrow or the Rimutaka Rail Trail.

“What a great experience. The store tech gave us a quick overview of the bikes and we were out the door. We rode the water line around the Wellington harbor and it was AMAZING!! I highly recommend this wonderful experience.”

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3.Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 3h 30m · from $116

Meet Switched on Bikes in central Wellington for a safety briefing, practice ride, and guided 25-kilometer electric-assist bike tour. Follow the waterfront, Oriental Bay, Miramar Peninsula, and a scenic lookout. Guides such as Dylan, Jack, Stefanie, and Christian add local stories. Tea or coffee is included, while food is extra.

“The tour guide was excellent with a varied amount of local knowledge. There were only 4 of us on the tour which meant he interacted with all of us. He was called Jack and he was great. Highly recommended”

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4.From Wellington: Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $131

Ride 28km of the Remutaka Rail Trail from Kaitoke to Featherston on a comfortable eBike. You’ll pedal through old railway tunnels, cross bridges, read about the Fell railway, and stop for lunch on the summit. The trip is self-guided on the trail, with clear instructions, maps, safety equipment, and shuttle transport from Wellington.

“Loved the day. and I don't even like cycling 🤣. We hadn't ridden a bike for at least 5 years and not as fit as we could be but were still able to enjoy the experience fully , the e-bike option helped and I wouldn't want to cycle up the trail. Sam our shuttle driver was excellent- very friendly, inclusive and informative . All the equipment provided, including the bike worked very well. The packed lunch was nice and filling. The Rail Trail itself is interesting, parts of it were quite beautiful and definitely worth the visit. My only complaint, that is out of control of the tour operator, is…”

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5.Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $124

Ride 28 km from Kaitoke through Pakuratahi Forest and across the Remutaka Range to Cross Creek. You get a pedal mountain bike, helmet, lights, pannier, lunch, water, and return transport from Wellington. Staff brief you before setting off, but you ride without an on-trail guide. Isaac is often part of the helpful support team.

“This was one of my favorite excursions I did on the north island. The trail was absolutely beautiful! Even though it is recommended for all, there are a few more challenging portions of the trail, so keep in mind. Would highly recommend this trip!”

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