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15 E-Bike Tours in New Zealand Worth Booking

28 e-bike tours  ·  from $50 a rider

The shortlist you would send a friend: 15 e-bike tours in New Zealand, each with its price, its riders’ verdict and the one thing to know before you book.

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights - A small group with a useful audio link
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The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland’s Highlights

1.The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland’s Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $111Our pick

Cover Auckland’s hills and waterfront on a three-and-a-half-hour electric mountain bike tour with a guide such as Eddie, Matthew, Carson, or Cameron. You’ll summit Mt Eden, pass the Auckland Museum, ride through Viaduct Harbour, Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter, and the Pink Path, with a headset for commentary and souvenir photos included.

“Awesome tour. They’re big on safe riding and making sure everyone has fun! 10/10 would recommend to visitors”

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Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike - Kupe, Te Papa, and Wellington’s Māori story
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Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

2.Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike

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

Join Switched on Bikes for a 3 to 4 hour guided e-bike ride from Queens Wharf. You’ll pass Te Papa, Oriental Bay, Hataitai Beach, and the Maupuia lookout, with Māori history, harbor views, and a café stop for tea, coffee, or ice cream. Guides may include Jack, Dylan, Tara, or Stephanie.

“When they say Wellington is the windiest city in the world, BELIEVE IT. The trip out was easy with a little hill at the end that provided great views. Our guides took lots of pictures for us. The way back to the meeting point was an adventure. The winds kicked up and we had to put the eBikes in turbo mode (on flat ground) just to be able to keep going. Several people had to stop and walk their bike until we turned the corner and winds died down - - some. Our guides did a good job of leading and tailing to ensure no one was left behind. The…”

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Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky' - High Country farming and Māori stories along the way
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Guided eBike Tour ‘Ride to the Sky’

3.Guided eBike Tour ‘Ride to the Sky’

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · from $152

Ride a Moustache e-bike from Frankton to Grants Peak, about 800 metres above sea level, on a guided Grade 3 mountain-biking route. Your guide, often Shay, Ksena, John, or Jordan, teaches bike handling, shares High Country farming stories and Māori legends, and leads you back down after the 360-degree views.

“Shay was an absolute blast to ride with… He was very kind and helpful. Super knowledgeable. He made the trip a 10/10 and we would definitely go again if we return to NZ”

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Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike - Starting in Wānaka and riding to Lake Hāwea
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Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

4.Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $80

Start with a 25-minute shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea, then ride 30km of river and lake trails to town. James, Tristan, David, or Melissa may handle your briefing and bike setup. Choose an e-bike for hills, narrow sections, and a more relaxed pace. Stop at Pembroke Patisserie in Albert Town if timing allows.

“This is a must tour, especially after completing so many hikes! I just wanted an outdoor activity that wasn’t too hard on my knees. The weather wasn’t the best but that didn’t stop us going out and having fun. One part of the track is technical but you can take it at your own pace. Thanks for a great day!”

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Wellington Electric Bike Rental - Starting at Herd Street near Te Papa
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Wellington Electric Bike Rental

5.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

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

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched on Bikes near Te Papa and Wellington’s waterfront. Staff provide a safety briefing, helmet, lock, map, and route ideas. Ride for up to four hours, a full day, or two days, tackling the bays, Mt Victoria, Weta Workshop, Pencarrow Lighthouse, or the Rimutaka Rail Trail at your own pace.

“The full day gave us a great opportunity to really explore the Mirimar peninsula, essentially a flat ride, although the wind did make it a bit challenging in some sections. Very helpful staff, ensuring we were given some great riding options to choose.”

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The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland's Coolest Neighborhoods - From Princes Wharf to Britomart
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The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland’s Coolest Neighborhoods

6.The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland’s Coolest Neighborhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $99

Ride Auckland with a local guide on a small-group e-bike tour from Princes Wharf. You’ll use cycleways and some city streets to reach Grafton Gully, K Road, Ponsonby, Britomart, Wynyard Quarter, and possibly Mount Eden. Bikes, helmets, headsets, rain jackets, photos, and small storage are included.

“We had a good ride although it was raining and got a flat tire at almost the end of the ride. Carson, our tour guide was communicative and helpful.”

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The Classic: Discover Amazing Auckland on an Electric Bike - Starting at Princes Wharf
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The Classic: Discover Amazing Auckland on an Electric Bike

7.The Classic: Discover Amazing Auckland on an Electric Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 131 reviews · 3h 30m · from $107

Ride Auckland’s hills with ease on a quality electric bike, traveling from Princes Wharf through Wynyard Quarter, Westhaven, the Pink Path, Mount Eden, the Domain, and the Viaduct. Your English-speaking guide, often Eddie, Carson, or Mat, stays in touch through a cycle headset. Groups are limited to six riders.

“The tour was a great way to look round Auckland and the surrounding areas. You felt very well looked after by your guide; starting from the safety briefing and fitting of helmets and bike. The guiding narrative was very informative and fun based on the areas we cycled. Carson was a great tour guide, making sure our group were together and safe. I would highly recommend this activity as it is a great way to view a city on wheels (even more so when powered by a battery!).”

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Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike - Starting beside Waitangi Park
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Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

8.Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

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

Join Switched on Bikes in central Wellington for a 210-minute guided e-bike tour. After safety practice, follow guides such as Dylan, Jack, or Stephanie along the waterfront, Oriental Bay, Miramar Peninsula, and a hilltop lookout. The 25-kilometer ride includes coffee or tea at a café, with food, transport, and extra layers left to you.

“What an experience! A must for anyone looking to explore Wellington's coast.”

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Napier E-bike Hire - Wetlands, wildlife, and a better return route
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Napier E-bike Hire

9.Napier E-bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $65

Pick up a step-through e-bike at 117 Marine Parade and spend one to eight hours exploring Napier and Hawke’s Bay. Staff fit your bike, explain the controls, and suggest routes to the coast, wetlands, Art Deco streets, Ahuriri, and nearby wineries. Cruise ship passengers have an especially easy start, with the shop directly across from the Napier iSite shuttle stop.

“Renting these E bikes was the best experience. We rode along the ocean, stopped a little seaside restaurant and bar, and met some wonderful people along the way. The E bike staff were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and had our bikes ready when we showed up. I would highly recommend it as a great way to get around Napier.”

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Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire - A short Arrowtown ride for one to two hours
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Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

10.Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $83

Pick up an e-bike at Better By Bike on Buckingham Street, Arrowtown, then set out on nearby Queenstown Trail routes at your own pace. Your hire includes a helmet, map, pannier, and trail support if needed. Choose a short town ride or spend the day heading toward Gibbston Valley, with e-bike power for the hills.

“Super moment avec nos vélos électriques ! Quels paysages merveilleux ! On a adoré faire la Gibston valley et ses caves !”

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Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes - The coastal opening: Clifton to Clearview and Elephant Hill
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Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes

11.Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on E-Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 6 hours · from $89

Ride from Cape Kidnappers along the coast and Tuki Tuki River trails to up to six Hawke's Bay wineries. Tākaro Trails sets up your e-bike, helmet, pannier, maps, and shuttle. Expect an easy-to-follow self-guided route, winery bookings you arrange yourself, and a 4pm pickup at Black Barn.

“Excellent way to see the wine country and the coast. Excellent e-bikes, good map, lovely trails, amazing wineries. I highly recommend this activity!!”

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Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake - What the three-hour route feels like
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Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

12.Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $139

Join Ride to the Sky eBike GuidedTours for a three-hour ride from Frankton through a private sheep farm, across historic river country, and around Lake Wakatipu’s Kelvin Heights peninsula. Guides such as Jordan, Shay, Ksena, and Tom help beginners handle the unpaved trails, hills, and bikes. A shuttle from Queenstown is available.

“Loved our experience on the e-bike tour! Our guides, Shay, Ksena & Tom were all super knowledgeable about the area, and in teaching me (a beginner to mountain biking), how to have a fun & successful ride. Half of our group went up to thRead more”

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ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka - A 30 km route built from three bike tracks
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ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

13.ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $133

Mark from General Adventure Company picks you up in Wānaka, drives you to Lake Hāwea, and sets you up for a self-guided 30 km e-bike ride back to town. Expect a careful safety briefing, powerful bikes, gravel tracks, river scenery, and a planned stop at a top local bakery. Groups are limited to four.

“We had an amazing day exploring Lake Hāwea, the Hāwea river and Lake Wānaka. Mark couldn’t have made it easier for us. Great bikes, an awesome mix of scenery and always there to help with instructions, tips on local shops and after a tyre puncture (sorry Mark!) a new bike ready to go in 20 minutes. Highly recommended!”

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ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting - Cromwell adds coffee and gold-rush-era character
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ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting

14.ebike tour lake Dunstan wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $167

Mark from General Adventure Company collects you in Wanaka, gives a 20-minute e-bike briefing, and sets you on a flat Lake Dunstan route. Ride about two hours, visit Carrick Winery and other Bannockburn wine or dining spots, then call for pickup when you are ready to return.

“Such a professional and well organised bike trip/tour. E-Bikes were great quality and Mark very attentive and safety focussed. Thankyou for a great tour and experience.”

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Wānaka: Gladstone Track and Wanaka Trails on Bike or eBike - The 25-minute shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea
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Wānaka: Gladstone Track and Wanaka Trails on Bike or eBike

15.Wānaka: Gladstone Track and Wanaka Trails on Bike or eBike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $86

Take a luxury shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea, then cycle 34km back on the Gladstone, Hāwea, and Wānaka Trails. James or David fits your bike, explains the route, and remains available by phone. Choose an e-bike, standard bike, or child-sized e-bike, then stop at Pembroke Patisserie and #ThatWanakaTree.

“Very well organised timing for bike ride was spot on and fantastic views”

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