My girlfriend and I just arrived to Wellington for the first time and we wanted to do a guided tour, not a conventional one but something different. Luckily for us... read more we discovered an intro tour to the city on BIKES! It started at Queens Wharf. We chose electrical bikes which are confortable and perfect to the city, really easy to ride. The bikes give you support if you need it (perfect to go uphill) so it makes the ride very smooth and pleasant. Our tour guide took us along the Waterfront, Te Papa museum, Cuba st, the stadium and other places. We had convenient stops where our guide gave us information about the place, facts about Wellington history or funny anecdotes. We definitely recommend it, specially for those first timers in the city.

  Our trip route:
Day 1
9am Pick up bikes from Switched On, bike to Train Station
10am Catch Train to Upper Hutt
11am Bike to MayMorn
11.30am Begin Remutaka Incline... read more track
4pm Arrive accommodation western lakes

Day 2
8.30am Leave accommodation
2.30pm Arrive Days Bay
3pm Catch Ferry to City
4pm Return bikes to Switched on!

You have to be organised to make this work, but there is plenty of time on an e bike. Be conservative with batteries on Day 2, especially if you are heavier and there is wind! A little bit challenging in places for beginner riders - city roads, rough terrain.

  We (two couples) booked e-bikes for a full day that included vouchers for burgers at the Chocolate Fish in Shelly Bay. We all have cycling experience and used this as... read more a day to learn about e-bikes. We charged up Mt Victoria - great views - and then zoomed down to the south coast for a coffee. From there it was up the track under the Ataturk Memorial and down to Seatoun. Around the Miramar peninsula to the Chocolate Fish. After lunch it was back home to return the bikes. What a great way to see a great city. (I must admit we are residents so should be considered bias.) So a great activity and the service and bikes were also excellent. Maps are offered to non-residents. More

  We know Wellington well, but the electric bikes gave us such a different way to explore places we love. Biking up Mount Victoria was effortless and we could enjoy the... read more view at the same time.
The Mirimar Peninsular is a cyclist's Mecca on an electric bike, even in the wind

  We (two couples) booked e-bikes for a full day that included vouchers for burgers at the Chocolate Fish in Shelly Bay. We all have cycling experience and used this as... read more a day to learn about e-bikes. We charged up Mt Victoria - great views - and then zoomed down to the south coast for a coffee. From there it was up the track under the Ataturk Memorial and down to Seatoun. Around the Miramar peninsula to the Chocolate Fish. After lunch it was back home to return the bikes. What a great way to see a great city. (I must admit we are residents so should be considered bias.) So a great activity and the service and bikes were also excellent. Maps are offered to non-residents.

  Hired 2 e-bikes got a map and set off. What a great way to see Wellington. Meandering about - where ever. Don't be put off by the hilly terrain,... read more we climbed some seriously ludicrous lookouts with ease - no deodorant needed. My partner, the I'm not a bike person one, still smiled and had a ball. Yes recommend this....

  I hired a mountain bike to test out some of the great trails around Wellington over Easter weekend. Switched On made it super easy - providing me with a bike,... read more helmet, a set of tools, and a pump in case things went awry. The team are friendly, and the shop is situated perfectly for exploring Wellington. Give it a go when you’re in the neighbourhood!