Wellington: EBike Self-Guided Tour & Waterfront

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Duration2h–1d

GroupUp to 25

Mobile ticketAccepted

Rent an eBike in Wellington & Skip the Traffic Between Sights

You pick up an eBike at the Wellington Waterfront, get a helmet, lock and marked cycle map, then ride at your own pace to Parliament, Mount Victoria Lookout, Oriental Bay, and Shelly Bay cafes. The turbo assist means hills don't slow you down, and you can add Weta Workshop or other attractions without rushing. Return the bike at the end of your half-day or full-day window.

2h–1d

Step-by-step itinerary

Self-guided eBike tour of Wellington

Pick up bikes at Waterfront shop
Ride to New Zealand Parliament grounds
Lock bikes and take free Parliament tour
Cruise waterfront past Oriental Bay
Set eBikes to TURBO and ride to Mount Victoria Lookout
Stop at Chocolate Fish Cafe in Shelly Bay
Visit beach with cafes and watch planes
Relax at Wellington's best swimming beach
Ride to Weta Workshop and explore

The Experience

The Waterfront is packed with tourists on foot. On an eBike, you're past them in minutes. Pick up your bike from the centrally located shop, get your helmet and a cycle map marked with the best stops, and you're moving at your own speed through Wellington instead of following a group schedule. The eBikes have a turbo setting — you'll feel the difference the moment you point uphill toward Mount Victoria Lookout, where the city spreads out below you in a way the street-level view never shows.

Most people hit the obvious stops: New Zealand Parliament is a few minutes' ride away, and the grounds are free to wander — three distinct buildings, The Beehive and Parliament House among them, and you can lock your bike and walk inside without a guide. Oriental Bay slides past on the waterfront route, then you've got options. Shelly Bay has the Chocolate Fish Cafe, a local spot with good coffee and a view that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. The beach itself is calm, sheltered, with a cafe selling ice cream and lunch. If you want to go further, Weta Workshop sits on the route — you can stop at the Weta Cave or book a one-hour guided tour to hear about Wellington's film history and Lord of the Rings production.

The eBike does the climbing for you, which changes what you can actually see in a half-day or full-day ride. You're not arriving at each stop breathless; you're arriving ready to look around. The bikes suit any fitness level — if you can ride a regular bike, the electric assist handles the rest. You get riding instructions when you pick up, a lock to secure the bike at stops, and a map with local tips printed on it. Whether you're solo, with a partner, or traveling as a group, you set the pace and the stops.

What’s included

Your rental includes the eBike, helmet, lock, and a Wellington City Cycle Map marked with top stops and local tips.
You'll get riding instructions before you leave the Waterfront shop, and hi-vis vests are available if you need one.
Local taxes are included.
You choose half-day or full-day, and you ride at your own pace to Parliament, Mount Victoria Lookout, Oriental Bay, Shelly Bay, and other attractions on the map.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Switched on Bikes

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to cover more of Wellington than walking allows, but don't want to follow a group schedule or pay a guide — the eBike and the marked map let you stop where you want, for as long as you want, and skip the traffic between sights.