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Switched on Bikes is a small independent business operating from the Wellington Waterfront. Bikes and eBikes are our thing and we’re all about showing visitors a good time and providing locals with a new way to experience and travel around their city.

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Location

Shed One, Queens Wharf,
Wellington Waterfront

Hours

Open Tuesday – Sunday
8:30am – 5:30pm
First hire from 9am

Contact

Free Phone 0800 386 877
info@switchedonbikes.co.nz

  •   Efficient staff member gave great explanations. Found bike easy to use and went much further than originally had planned to. Fabulous way to get around the city

    cdaj
    5/22/2021

  •   We rented two e-bikes from Ryan and he gave us a map with great tips for a great ride around Wellington and all of the hills were a piece of... read more

    pablostacoz
    4/29/2019

  •   I spent a half-day cycling around the Miramar peninsula. Excellent advice from Switched on Bikes, very helpful with bike, equipment and map, friendly and competent. Recommended

    gholt628
    1/18/2021

  •   We thought this might be a nice way to explore some parts of Wellington & the weather forecast was good. We took the route around Miramar Peninsula taking in... read more

    mike c
    11/25/2019

  •   We loved exploring the beautiful Wellington harbour by e bike and the gorgeous cafes dotted along the way. The bikes were comfy and in good condition and we couldn’t manage... read more

    Explorer544139
    8/24/2020

  •   The weather was looking fantastic so we booked two e-bikes and headed off around the bays. We were sorted out with bikes, helmets, locks and a map within about 10mins... read more

    togs73
    3/02/2021

  •   Friendly and good bikes to rent. The trip alone the bay way a great route to take around town. The road way is flat and newly paved. Road way... read more

    billscherer
    2/05/2020