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The 15 E-Bike Tours in New Zealand That Go Early

34 tours  ·  from $53

Some days out are worth rearranging a week for. These 15 e-bike tours are those, each with its cost, its length and the detail that settles it.

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights - Auckland Museum and the city’s past
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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

Cycle Auckland for 3.5 hours on an electric mountain bike with a guide such as Eddie, Carson, Matthew, or Cameron. Ride to Mt Eden, Auckland Museum, the Viaduct, Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter, and the Harbour Bridge, using cycleways and some city streets. Bikes, helmets, headsets, rain jackets, storage, and photos are included.

“Don’t hesitate to book this experience. Our guide Eddie was so knowledgeable about all areas of the city. Auckland is incredibly bike friendly too. We loved it.”

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Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike - Along the Wellington Waterfront to Oriental Bay
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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 three to four-hour guided e-bike ride from Queens Wharf. Guides such as Jack, Dylan, Tara, and Stephanie lead you along the waterfront, Oriental Bay, Miramar Peninsula, and Maupuia Walkway, with safety practice, Māori stories, harbor views, and a café stop included.

“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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Guided eBike Tour 'Ride to the Sky' - Climbing toward Grants Peak on a Moustache e-bike
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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, with guides such as Shay, Ksena, John, or Jordan. You’ll receive safety gear, a private trail pass, mountain-biking instruction, and views of Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and Coronet Peak. Moderate fitness and basic bike confidence help.

“John was a fabulous guide, so great to get his local history on where we rode! Photos were well planned and speedily delivered! The bikes are in tip top shape and were a blast to ride! So fun to cycle in a place you normally can’t, and what a view! 10/10 recommend! I’d easily go again!”

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Wānaka And Hāwea: Trail Ride on Bike or E-Bike - Lake Hāwea begins with the best views
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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

Take a shuttle from Wānaka to Lake Hāwea, then ride yourself back along the Hāwea and Clutha rivers. The 30km trail takes about 2 to 2.5 hours of riding, plus photo and café stops. James, Tristan, David, or another nzbiketrails host explains the route, fits your bike, and offers support if needed. E-bikes are strongly recommended.

“Very pleasant , easy going and scenic. If anything a few more sign posts for direction would help”

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Wellington Electric Bike Rental - The waterfront is the best first ride
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Wellington Electric Bike Rental

5.Wellington Electric Bike Rental

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

Pick up a pedal-assist e-bike from Switched on Bikes near Te Papa and set your own Wellington route. Staff provide a safety briefing, helmet, lock, hi-vis gear, map, and local route tips. Ride the waterfront, Miramar, Mt Victoria, Pencarrow Lighthouse, or the Rimutaka Rail Trail on a half-day, full-day, or two-day rental.

“Brilliant way to see Wellington. Loved our 40klm hike along the coastline. Well worth it considering I have not ridden a bike for over 30 years, the e-bike made it so much easier to get back on!”

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The Inside Loop: an electric bike tour of Auckland's Coolest Neighborhoods - Grafton Gully shows Auckland from the bike path
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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 such as Eddie, Carson, Eric, or Conner on a two-and-a-half-hour e-bike tour capped at six riders. You’ll use cycleways and some city streets, with a headset for commentary, a test ride before departure, rain jackets if needed, and stops around K Road, Ponsonby, Wynyard Quarter, Britomart, and the harbour.

“Navigating the streets of Auckland wouldn’t be possible without a great guide. The microphone was also essential and fun as we learned allot of history too”

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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 for 210 minutes with a local guide and no more than six riders. You’ll use cycleways, cruise past Westhaven and the Harbor Bridge, photograph the Pink Path, and pedal up Mount Eden with electric assistance. Guides such as Carson and Eddie are praised for clear commentary through the included headset, careful safety guidance, and plenty of local stories.

“This was a great e-bike tour of Auckland! Our guide, Mat was wonderful; very knowledgeable and personable. Our family of 5 (me, my husband and 3 teenage sons) had a great time! Highly recommend!”

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Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike - Along the Wellington Waterfront and Oriental Bay
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Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

8.Guided Sightseeing Tour by Electric Bike

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

Spend about three and a half hours cycling 25 kilometers through Wellington with guides such as Dylan, Jack, Christian, or Stephanie. Learn the city’s stories, ride the waterfront and Miramar coast, stop for complimentary tea or coffee, and climb to a panoramic lookout. You need road-riding confidence and moderate fitness because the bikes assist your pedaling rather than replacing it.

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

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Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion - Waterfront sights, Māori stories, and city landmarks
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Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

9.Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion

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

Ride Wellington’s waterfront and Miramar Peninsula with guides such as Jack, Tara, Dillon, and Carly. You’ll practice on an electric bike, stop at Oriental Bay and Te Papa, pause for coffee or ice cream, and use turbo power to reach Maupuia Hill for wide harbour views. The tour lasts about 3 to 4 hours.

“The bikes were top quality. The two guides, Tara and Dylan, did an excellent job. Tara was very knowledgeable. It was a very windy day and returning from the ride into the wind was quite difficult. I believe our guides kept us safe in what could have been a dangerous condition. The sites were beautiful. Would highly recommend this excursion.”

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Napier E-bike Hire - Starting at 117 Marine Parade
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Napier E-bike Hire

10.Napier E-bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $65

Pick up a comfortable step-through e-bike across from Napier’s iSite and set out on your own through Hawke’s Bay. Staff fit the bike, explain its controls, and suggest routes toward the coast, wetlands, wineries, orchards, Māori heritage sites, and Art Deco Napier. Cruise passengers can use the free port shuttle and walk straight across to the shop.

“The bikes are are a really good way to have an adventure. We loved it. Never ridden an assisted bike before and it was really fun.”

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Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire - What the Arrowtown ride gives you
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Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

11.Arrowtown Electric Bike Hire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · from $83

Collect an e-bike at 4 Buckingham Street in Arrowtown, get route advice from the Better By Bike team, and set off toward town, the Queenstown Trail, or Gibbston Valley. Your hire includes a helmet, map, pannier, and trail support. Choose one to eight hours and return to the same point by 5pm.

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

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Scenic Guided eBike Tour Ride to the Lake - From Frankton to the Shotover Bridge
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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

Ride an easy-to-manage e-bike from Frankton through a sheep farm, past the Shotover Bridge, along the Kawarau and Lake Wakatipu, and into a sculpture-filled forest. Your guide, often Jordan, Shay, Ksena, or Tom, sets the pace for up to eight riders. A shuttle from Queenstown may be available.

“Fabulous guide, Jordan well done and excellent bikes. The views are amazing. We really enjoyed this tour”

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ebike tour lake Hawea river track to Wanaka - Starting at wild Lake Hawea
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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 gentle 30 km e-bike ride back to town. You’ll follow the Hāwea River and Clutha River, visit the Hāwea Whitewater Park, stop at a local bakery, and finish at your own pace. Groups are limited to four.

“Mark did a great job picking us up, showing us the route, going through the obligatory safety checks, and making sure bikes were ship shape. Route was gravel and sometimes narrow giving us a little bit of a mountain bike experience. PlentRead more”

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Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on Pedal or E-Bikes - The first 4 kilometers along the coast
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Napier: Cape Coast Winery Tour on Pedal or E-Bikes

14.Cape Coast Winery Tour on Pedal or E-Bikes

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 54 reviews · from $67

Meet Tākaro Trails in Ahuriri, take the 10am shuttle to Cape Kidnappers, then cycle 4km of coast and 16km beside the Tuki Tuki River. Stop at Clearview Estate, Elephant Hill, Askerne, Te Mata Estate and Black Barn. Choose a standard bike or reserve an e-bike when booking.

“We apparently did the mistake of booking our tour in a Monday when many wineries are closed. But, we then realized that even if some where closed, and we didn’t want to stress, four wineries where enough to fill our day! We weren’t at a busy time since it was still spring so we didn’t have to queue but still got wonderful weather on the day.”

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From Wellington: Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour - The gradual climb through native bush
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From Wellington: Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour

15.Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Tour

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

Ride an eBike from Kaitoke through the Remutaka Ranges to Featherston, passing old railway tunnels, bridges, a swing bridge, and historic information boards. Your guide explains the route and bike, then you ride at your own pace. James, Sam, and Isaac William have all hosted recent trips. Lunch, water, equipment, and Wellington transport are included.

“Fantastic experience, would definitely do it again. Such beautiful scenery, absolutely gorgeous views. Would recommend getting an ebike for anyone considering!”

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★ 4.8E-bike Hire on the Queenstown TrailFrom $5317 reviews
★ 5.0Guided Mountain E-bike Tour – Ride to the SkyFrom $14411 reviews
★ 5.0Lake Dunstan Discovery – on an eBikeFrom $1053 reviews
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