Akaroa Self-Guided Electric Scooter Tour: East Coast at Your Pace

Three to seven and a half hours on two wheels, stopping where you choose

A self-guided electric scooter rental in Akaroa with rider training, a detailed trail map, and a personal picnic set. You navigate the east coast at your own pace, visiting a museum with a nationally significant Maori collection and an organic vineyard for wine tasting, with pickup from your accommodation and support available along the route if needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Akaroa by electric scooter

• Visit museum with Taonga Maori collection
• Enjoy organic wine tasting with Alan

The experience

The ride lasts anywhere from three to seven and a half hours depending on how many stops you make and how long you linger. You pick up the scooter at your Akaroa accommodation after a training session and a practice ride, then follow a guide book with maps and clear instructions to navigate hidden gems, charming beaches, and the vineyard on your own terms. The scooter comes with carry bags and a picnic set so you can eat wherever the view appeals to you.

The route takes you to a museum holding a nationally significant Taonga Maori collection, and you can time your day to finish at the vineyard for an organic wine tasting with Alan. You can pick up a bottle to take back for the evening. If you get tired or want to skip a section, support or pickup is included at no extra cost, so the day stays flexible even if your legs don't.

You'll need a valid car or international driving licence and be comfortable on a motorised scooter. The machine suits riders up to 100kg. The eco-friendly scooter and the freedom to set your own pace make this different from a guided tour, and the picnic set means you're not hunting for lunch in town.

What’s included

• Electric scooter with carry bags and picnic set.
• rider training including a practice ride.
• pickup from your Akaroa area accommodation.
• advice and route planning for your day.
• a guide book with maps and clear instructions.
• support or pickup along the route at no extra cost.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 11:00 and 12:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 75 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteNZ$ 750

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Akaroa Beach Trail

Is this one for you?This rental suits anyone comfortable on a motorised scooter who wants to set their own pace and stop as long as they like: the flexibility and the picnic set mean you're not rushed between fixed stops or tied to a guide's schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need any special licence or experience to ride the scooter?

You need a valid car or international driving licence. Rider training and a practice ride are included before you set out, so prior scooter experience is not required.

What's included in the picnic set?

The rental includes a personal picnic set and blanket, so you can bring food and drink for the day and eat at any of the stops along the route.

Can I get help if I get tired or want to turn back early?

Support or pickup along the route is included at no extra cost, so you can call for assistance or a ride back to Akaroa if you need it.

What happens if I damage the scooter?

Damage to the scooter will be payable as an excess up to a set amount, so check the terms when you book to know your liability.

Is the vineyard visit included in the tour?

The organic wine tasting with Alan at the vineyard is part of the route you can visit at your own pace. You can purchase a bottle to take back to your accommodation for the evening.