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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

  •   Wow, had an absolutely stunning day to venture around the Wellington Coast and thoroughly enjoyed the E bike experience. Highly recommend one given that there was a wee... read more

    HappyLizzyD71
    3/17/2020

  •   Fab time, easy booking and set up, friendly helpful staff, great gear. You can't beat biking Welly on a good day!

    Susie2shoesnz
    8/26/2019

  •   Exactly what I needed after a week of work. Starts off easy on the flat then a few hills to the lookout. The best way to see the city. ... read more

    AliC352
    12/01/2019

  •   The views around the bays of Wellington were stunning by bike. Perfect even if you're not an experienced bicycle rider.

    psan237
    7/28/2019

  •   Hire 2 e Mountain bikes to intro some friends to riding, they had a blast, made it so easy to climb the hills. Great service at pick up and well... read more

    848blairh
    2/14/2021

  •   My daughter (20yo) & I only had a few hours to spare & she'd never ridden an ebike before so we hired them for a few hours to see the... read more

    535LisaF
    1/11/2020

  •   Our guide for Switched On Bikes in Wellington New Zealand was very knowledgeable and a charming host. I'd never ridden an e-bike before and it was a revelation - it... read more

    BrockChevinBrae
    12/01/2019