The 6 Best Bike Tours in Wellington

1.Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · from $121Our pick

Ride Wellington’s waterfront, Oriental Bay, Miramar Peninsula, and Maupuia Walkway with guides such as Jack, Dylan, Tara, or Stephanie. Your electric bike handles the hills, while your guide covers Māori culture, local history, Wellington’s famous wind, and the best harbor viewpoints.

“We completed the 3-4 hour e-bike tour of Wellington. It was absolutely stunning and our host really made the trip by providing great historic insights along the way which kept it both fun and educational. We covered 23km which is easy oRead more”

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2.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52Best value

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched On Bikes on Wellington’s waterfront, get a safety briefing, helmet, lock, map, and local route advice, then set your own course. Ride for up to four hours, a full day, or two days toward the bays, Mt Victoria, Weta Workshop, Pencarrow Lighthouse, or the Rimutaka Rail Trail.

“Fantastic day biking in Wellington. We went 25-30 miles, following the ocean the whole way. It was really spectacular. Ocean views, waves, coffee spots along the way.”

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3.Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · 3h 30m · from $116

Join Switched on Bikes in central Wellington for a 25-kilometre guided electric-bike ride along the waterfront, Oriental Bay, and Miramar Peninsula. Guides such as Dylan, Jack, Stephanie, and Christian combine local stories with scenic stops, a café break, and a final lookout above the harbor.

“It was amazing! Even better than I expected. Great tour guide with heaps and heaps of knowledge. Fantastic bike, wishes I could take it home. Glad to have the option to continue in poor weather. Thanks heaps Dylan, you were brilliant. Highlight of my holiday. Easy to book in the app from overseas too.”

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4.Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $121

Join Switched on Bikes for a 3 to 4-hour guided e-bike ride from Wellington’s cruise port along the waterfront, Oriental Bay, and Miramar Peninsula. Guides such as Jack, Tara, Dillon, and Carly combine local stories with easy electric-assisted cycling, a café stop, and 360-degree harbour views from Maupuia Hill.

“Highly Recommend! We enjoyed this windy tour with our guides Tara and Dillon. The electric-assist bikes made the tour effortless. Tara and Dillon provided just the right amount of history and perspective. This is a great way to see the Wellington waterfront.”

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5.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 6 hours · from $131

Ride a comfortable eBike from Kaitoke through old railway tunnels, native bush, a swing bridge, and Wairarapa farmland. The 28km route is self-guided, with a detailed briefing, packed lunch, GPS tracker, and shuttle service. Guides such as Sam, James, and Isaac William handle transport and trail advice.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the experience - thank you, Isaac, for making it so memorable. The instructions and explanations were clear, the bikes were in great condition, and we were fortunate to have perfect weather. Isaac was friendly and attentive, which made the day even more enjoyable. Thank you again!”

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6.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $131

Meet Wildfinder at Wellington’s port at 9:15am for an eBike ride along the Remutaka Rail Trail. You’ll pedal through railway tunnels, cross bridges, learn about the old Fell railway, enjoy a packed lunch, and return to the ship by about 4pm.

“It was simply amazing and thank you Alex for being such a great host”

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