Waiheke Adventure Tour

1 day
About this activity
9am - meet your private guide at our central city store. Changing rooms, toilets and luggage storage are available.

9.15am - safety briefing and gear fitting completed; full e-bike instructions provided. E-bikes are designed to be ridden exactly as a normal bike, with the battery simply providing you wish assistance to get up hills easily. Short ride to downtown ferry terminal.

10am - your private guide will ensure you are safely on board the ferry to Waiheke Island; your guide will take care of bike parking and ensure they are locked securely before they provide you with an orientation of the Hauraki Gulf on route.

10.35am - arrive at Waiheke; disembark the ferry with your e-bike and recieve further instruction before the ride starts in earnest. Cycling route includes several stops at local village, beautiful beaches and seaside communities. After a steep hill climb, we will arrive at Ecozip (the e-bikes make the hill climb nice and easy!).

12.15pm OR 1.15pm (time dependent on Ecozip seasonal schedule and availability) - Ecozip tour begins; includes 3 ziplines and a lovely forest walk. Your private guide will ensure the bikes and gear is kept secure.

2pm - 3pm - picnic lunch served in local park with spectacular views across the major islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

4.15pm (time may vary depending on ferry operator seasonal timetable) - return ferry journey to Auckland city. 

5pm - arrive back at our inner city store; farewells.

This tour is designed for the more adventurous traveller and while the e-bikes make the many hills of Waiheke a breeze, participants do need a good level of fitness and confidence to maximise enjoyment. A mix of on-road and off-road riding is included in the cycling route. Not suited to children or those with serious health conditions or mobility issues.
Included
  • Private guide who will accompany you throughout the day
  • Electric Bike and helmet rental
  • Ziplining
  • Picnic lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Local taxes
  • Lunch
Not included
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Any additional food and beverage requests
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age 18 years
  • Not recommended for heavily pregnant women
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • All passenger heights MUST be advised at time of booking so we can allocate the right size bike to you and your companions
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
70% Cultural
60% Original
40%
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