Matariki Guided Rides: Petone to Wellington via Te Ara Tupua

As part of Te Ara Tupua Alliance activation initiatives, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has teamed up with Pedal Ready to host a series of group e-bike rides along Te Ara Tupua in the first months after the path opens. Te Ara Tupua improves transport resilience and creates a safe, seamless walking and cycling connection between Wellington and Lower Hutt.

 

Book your spot at the bottom of the page for an evening bike ride from Petone to Wellington ending at the Wellington Waterfront Matariki celebrations

  • Friday, 10 July 2026 – 5:00pm – 7.00pm Petone to Wellington (one-way)
  • Saturday, 11 July 2026 – 5.00 pm to 7:00pm Petone to Wellington (one-way)

 

The bike tours are led by experienced cycling instructors through Greater Wellington’s Pedal Ready Programme.

There is a booking fee of $20 which includes e-bike hire (refundable if you bring your own bike). Please arrive promptly at 5pm if you are borrowing an e-bike from Switched On Bikes. Using an e-bike for these rides is recommended.

Meet in front of Waimarino Boat Shed, Honiana Te Puni Reserve

Waimarino, Honiana Te Puni Reserve, Petone

These rides are suitable for people who:

  • know how to ride a bike but aren’t yet cycling in an urban setting, or
  • are cycling but would like to gain confidence, or
  • want to learn how to use the new shared path.

Open to riders aged 18+ (or 13+ if accompanied by an adult). Families are also welcome to bring younger children on cargo bikes or bike seats provided by themselves.

Note: This event may be postponed or cancelled at short notice in the event of bad weather. If this occurs, the Pedal Ready team will notify you as soon as possible using the contact phone number you provide during registration.

If this tour is not quite for you and you would like to learn to ride a bike away from the road instead, please check out the free Pedal Ready courses on their website https://www.pedalready.org.nz/.  Any questions about these tours, please get in contact: bookings@pedalready.org.nz.