The City Lights: a unique electric bike tour of Auckland by night!

Name: The City Lights: a unique electric bike tour of Auckland by night!
Price: 115 NZD
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Overview

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1 hour 45 minutes

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Auckland really lights up at night - so it's a great time to ride the illuminated cycleways and city streets on a guided electric bike tour for up to 4 people. Enjoy this fun tour around the city centre, to check out Auckland's nightlife, some of the best views and some intriguing (and colourful!) light installations. Your eye-catching electric bike will have plenty of lighting - so you can be part of the light show! Use of a shiny electric bike and a helmet are included in the tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For your enjoyment and safety, groups are small and personal - so a maximum of 4 riders per group, plus friendly guide

Minimum rider height is 5 foot (152cm)

Our electric bikes are designed with a maximum weight capacity of 250 pounds (113 kg).

Whilst experience riding an electric bike is not necessary (we'll provide an orientation and we'll do a test ride to make sure you're comfortable before we head off), you must of course be able to ride a bike! If you haven't ridden in a while, for your enjoyment/safety and that of your fellow riders, we strongly recommend you have a practice riding at home before your visit to Auckland. As well as riding on our wonderful cycleways, we will of course be riding in the road at times (to get to the good places!). Riding in traffic is a dynamic environment, so you will need to be comfortable riding in the road in order to enjoy the tour. And Auckland's volcanic past means that there a quite few hills to go up and down - the eBikes make going up easy, but you'll obviously need to be able to ride downhill!

Closed toe shoes are required. Sports gear not necessary - casual clothes are fine but dress to the conditions please.

Free storage available for small bags at the city centre departure point.

The tours run rain or shine – you will be provided free use of a bright and comfortable rain jacket, if you need one.

Minimum age is 14 years old (teenagers of 14-15 years old must be accompanied by an adult)

We recommend you bring sunscreen - the sun in NZ can be very harsh!

You may wish to bring a bottle of water with you for the ride. You can store this in the bag on your bike. There is also a drinking fountain near our departure point where you can fill your water bottle.

Whilst we welcome solo riders, this experience requires a minimum number of riders booked in order for it to go ahead (2). If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll either be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Take a fun guided electric bike tour to check out the sparkling Auckland city lights by night. Your guide will take you to the best vantage points to check out the views and see some amazing light installations around the city centre. You will meet at a hotel located in the heart of Auckland city - within walking distance of the cruise ship terminals and many hotels. There, you will be kitted you out with your stylish electric bike and your riding gear - including a helmet and a cycle specific headset, so you can safely listen to your guide as you ride along. You'll be given a short orientation with the electric bikes and do a practice ride nearby, to make sure you are 100% comfortable before the tour sets off. Having departed from the city centre, your guide will lead you past the twinkling lights in the cool shopping district of Britomart. Then its a ride along the waterfront cycleway, checking out some neon delights on Queens Wharf and the illuminated city skyline from the Viaduct – photo opportunity anyone? Then you’ll ride through Wynyard Quarter – one of Auckland’s most exciting new developments – and round the Silo Park, to check out the lights on the Harbour Bridge. Next, you’ll cruise on your cool electric bike through Victoria Park and head towards the vibrant social hub that is the City Works Depot: home to some award-winning eating and drinking options. You’ll then ride on one of the highlights of the tour – Te Ara I Whiti/The Lightpath. This pristine (and pink!) cycleway looks stunning when it is lit up at night. And finally, you’ll ride down the awesome Grafton Gully cycleway on our way back to base, checking out the historic Grafton Bridge and the lights of the Port of Auckland sparkling in the background. It’s a unique experience that should certainly be added to the “things to see in Auckland” list! To ensure the best experience, your group size will be small and personal - a maximum of 4 riders and your guide.

What‘s Included

Use of an urban cycle helmet

Experienced and engaging local guide

Use of a cycle-specific headset, for commentary as you ride

Use of a lightweight rain-jacket, only if needed! (we ride rain or shine in sub-tropical Auckland!)

Souvenir photos

Local taxes

Use of a highly reflective cycle jacket and bike lights, to ensure great visibility

Use of a fantastic and eye-catching electric bike

Bottle of mineral water

Small bag mounted on bike to store phones, camera etc

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

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