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eRide Waiheke 5 bays ride

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 5 to 8 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Gwendalyn_P ·
Mar 2026
We brought along a blanket, towels and swim suits. Don’t forget your H2O. We had a great intro from Javier He got us going on a beautiful trip around the island. Gorgeous bays/beaches. Lovely view points. We enjoyed lunch at Alibi. Great food/drink and vineyard views. Excellent day!
· Brad_D ·
Apr 2026
Great experience and lots of fun. We’ve written on E bikes before and the roads can be a little intimidating. Beautiful Sites and experience! The crew at the bike stand was very professional and made sure you understood the Bike and its operation as well as the roads on the island. 👍😎👍

Overview

Guided tours are a great way to explore a new location but sometimes you want to set off on a pre-planned route on your own. With this e-bike rental package, explore Waiheke Island’s Five Bays Ride, taking in the island’s sandy beaches, olive groves, and more than a dozen vineyards.
  • E-bike rental package to help you explore Waiheke Island
  • A chance to try the island’s food experiences, including locally made gelato
  • Don’t worry about getting lost, includes a map, helmet, and bike lock
  • A great opportunity to take a dip in the ocean in the summer months

What's Included

  • Self guided tour
  • eBike
  • Helmet, lock and pannier
  • Local Map
  • Phone holder and App Navigation

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 6 Ocean View Road, Auckland 1081, New Zealand

      We are located on Waiheke Island at the Matiatia terminal, inside find our eRide shop, open 9am. Bikes to be returned by 5.30-6pm. We are open 7 days a week. For the full day adventure we reccomend catching the 9am or 10am Fullers ferry or 9:15 Island Direct Ferry to Waiheke from downtown Auckland.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours

    Select your preferred rental option to see hours.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 249 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great experience and exercise

    Bernardo_B, May 2026
    It was great, even thought they are electric bikes they are pedal assist and there are a lot of hills, so you will still have a good workout.

    Fun experience!

    Brad_D, Apr 2026
    Great experience and lots of fun. We’ve written on E bikes before and the roads can be a little intimidating. Beautiful Sites and experience! The crew at the bike stand was very professional and made sure you understood the Bike and its operation as well as the roads on the island. 👍😎👍

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hi Brad ! Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re really glad to hear you had such a fun experience exploring the island with our e-bikes. Waiheke’s roads can definitely feel a bit challenging at times, so it’s great to know our team helped you feel confident and comfortable before heading out. We hope to see you again for another ride and more beautiful views! 🚲🌿 Laura from the E-Ride team 🌞

    Fabulous day riding around Waiheke regardless of the rain.

    Alice_B, Apr 2026
    The attendants at the shop were helpful and friendly. They made sure we were carefully briefed on the e-bikes and provided us with a detailed map of our itinerary.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hi Alice! Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your ride around Waiheke, even with a bit of rain!☔️ It’s great to know our team made you feel comfortable and well prepared. Hope to see you again soon for another adventure! 🚲 Laura, E-Ride team member 🌞

    Independence but with great support! Loved it!

    Karen_G, Apr 2026
    Loved the freedom to go where we wanted and spend as much time or not where we wanted. A big piece of advice: USE THEIR APP TO TAKE YOU ON THE SELF-GUIDED TOUR. It covers all areas, it doesn’t burn your phone battery up, and you can pause it and spend time in between stops for as long as you want. Their app was SUPER helpful, even telling you things about the area and the places on the “tour”. Also, the people on the island were so friendly and more than willing to help and provide suggestions on the best things to see. We picked up our bikes around 10am and didn’t return until 5pm and we didn’t get to see everything. I definitely recommend spending the day so you can walk the beaches/trails, have a relaxed lunch on the beach AND time to try a couple of wineries or the distillery.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hi Karen! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😍 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the freedom of exploring Waiheke at your own pace and found our app so helpful for your self-guided tour. It’s great that you made the most of your day, there’s always more to discover here! 🚲🌿 We’d love to welcome you back again soon. Laura, E-Ride team member 🌞

    Great Bike Hire

    Jennifer_M, Apr 2026
    Great all day bike rental. They give you suggested stops and a helpful map / app that shows different restaurants beaches and more.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Hi Jennifer! Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re really glad you enjoyed your all-day bike rental and found the map and app helpful for planning your ride around Waiheke. We hope you had a great time exploring! 🚲🌿 Laura, E-Ride team member 🌞

    Great bike ride, beautiful views.

    Chris_D, Mar 2026
    You should Have some level of physical Fitness, But the experience was great. Plenty of time to stop and experience the island along the way.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Chris, thank you for your review! So happy you had a great day out on the bikes. Safe travels 🚲🌞

    Amazing way to see the island!

    Sara_E, Mar 2026
    We have rented e-bikes in a lot of places around the world and this was one of our favorites! The bikes were very easy to use. We loved the phone holder and bike bag as not a lot of other places have those included. If you had never e-bikes ridden bikes before or had little experience on regular bikes I might caution this as your first go given the hills and right corners around the island but if you’re up for a little challenge, it’s 1000% worth it! The views are stunning and being able to stop on a whim was awesome! We stopped at Casita Miro - highly recommend!! Next we went to Heke, The Wild, and Batch. We loved them all! The views at Batch are unmatched but the hill to get there is brutal 😂 we would absolutely recommend this adventure!!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Sara, thank you so much for your review! We’re so pleased to hear you loved our bikes and all the extras included for your ride out. It sounds like you had an awesome day! We’re so glad the scenery at Batch delivered for you after taking on the challenge of the highest point on the island!

    Best way to see the island by far!

    Gwendalyn_P, Mar 2026
    We brought along a blanket, towels and swim suits. Don’t forget your H2O. We had a great intro from Javier He got us going on a beautiful trip around the island. Gorgeous bays/beaches. Lovely view points. We enjoyed lunch at Alibi. Great food/drink and vineyard views. Excellent day!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you had a fantastic day here on the island ☺️

    Nice way to see Waiheke Island

    Julie_S, Feb 2026
    The bikes were good. They did tell me we would be riding mostly on the road and it's not highly traveled by cars. That wasn't true and the street bike lanes were very thin. Other than that, it was a fun day!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Julie, thank you for your honest feedback about the route conditions. We really do appreciate that the route felt more crowded than you expected, we always aim to provide accurate travel information and we want everyone to feel confident while riding! We’re glad to hear you still had fun cruising around Waiheke at your own pace :)

    Professional company, helpful friendly employees and a beautiful island!

    PatriciaG, Feb 2026
    Waiheke is a beautiful island and ebikes are a great way to explore it. I would definitely rent from this company again. The employees are very friendly, kind, knowledgeable, helpful and professional.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’d love to welcome you to the island again in the future ☺️

    Exceptional Experience

    Sona_A, Feb 2026
    We have rented bikes around the world and our experience with e-bike Waiheke was the best we’ve ever had. The bikes were in excellent condition. They had lots of staff available to ensure a quick and seamless check-in, that we were properly fitted for our bikes, and had what we need for an enjoyable day. Their self guided app had all the details you needed to have a wonderful day on the island at your own pace. And if all that wasn’t enough, I left my sandals next to my bike at checkout and did not realize it until I was on the ferry back to Auckland.They went above and beyond and a staff member personally brought them on the next ferry so I could get them back! Wonderful overall experience and a great way to see the island.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks Sona for your lovely review! Delighted to hear you were impressed with the service here at e-Ride and we’re so glad your sandals were returned to you safe and sound ☺️

    Good Service

    Marc_D, Jan 2026
    After we were given the bikes at the Ferry terminal, my wife was not comfortable riding the bikes on the roads so she decided not to ride. They refunded us the money in three days.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Marc, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review 😊 we hope you enjoyed the remainder of your travels!

    Ride the Island

    Kathryn_V, Jan 2026
    Excellent way to explore the island on your own time and at your own speed. Detailed route and beautiful scenery. The most flexibility on how you spend your day. Highly recommend!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    We really appreciate your kind words! Thank you for choosing to ride with us here on Waiheke. All the best and thank you again! 🙏

    A great way to get around...

    Hannah_L, Jan 2026
    A great way to get around and see the beautiful island of Waiheke! The bikes are comfortable and well maintained, staff are friendly and helpful- thank you!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi Hannah, thanks for your lovely review! So glad you enjoyed your ride here on beautiful Waiheke.

    E-bike

    Deanna_B, Jan 2026
    The E-bikes were great and the staff was knowledgeable and friendly! The island is beautiful! I would definitely recommend this self guided tour!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review! We’re so happy you loved your time here on the island 😀

    Great way to explore Waiheke

    Simon_F, Dec 2025
    Would highly recommend. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and provided great ideas to explore the Island and places to eat. Bikes were in good condition, decent charge for a 4-hour round trip, and handled the hills well. All in all a great day out!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks, Simon! We’re so glad you enjoyed the bikes for your time on the island.

    Definitely an Auckland day trip!

    ROBIN_A, Nov 2025
    Brilliant day out cycling at your own pace! Every corner was a WOW moment. What a beautiful island Waiheke is! Definitely need E bikes as some hills along the way. Finish off with a delicious ice cream before catching the ferry back to Auckland

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time here on the island.

    Fun ride even in the rain!

    John_S, Nov 2025
    Great staff was very helpful with directions and recommendations. Bikes are well-maintained and well-equipped. We had a bit of rain but the ride was fun nonetheless.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Hi John, thank you for your review. So happy to hear you enjoyed your ride here on the island - even with a little rain to add to your adventure!

    Great bike ride!

    Terry_B, Nov 2025
    Great bikes easy to use. Much more freedom than using the bus. Staff were very friendly, professional and helpful.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience with eRide and the freedom it brings to the island.

    Best day trip

    Hayley_M, Sep 2025
    Amazing experience bikes went so smoothly and the on call help and communication from the business was amazing!!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your lovely review! So happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us.

    THE BEST way to see Waiheke!!!!

    Cathy_U, Apr 2025
    Absolutely the BEST way to visit Waiheke Island! Don't waste your time on a bus with a bunch of strangers. Go at your own pace with lots of stops and no other people in your group! The Bikes have plenty of zip to help get up the hills and the battery easily lasted the 5 hours we had the bikes. They provided the helmet, pannier (storage) and bike lock. They gave great directions and this was our FAVORITE day in New Zealand. No hurry, no hassle. We went to several beaches, got ice cream (twice!) and had lunch and a wine tasting along the way. HIGHLY recommend renting e-bikes and getting in the fresh air to enjoy the sights!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you Cathy. Glad to hear you made the most of your day on Waiheke. Trully, the best way to spend a day exploring the island.

    Very under powered bikes for steepness of hills at waiheke island

    Greg_S, Apr 2025
    Bikes were very under powered had to walk a lot as couldn’t make it up the hills. (Side note-we own electric bikes that could be used successfully at waiheke island) Wife fell off as a result and broke her arm. Only had the bikes for a short time as a result. Definitely would not recommend.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    We are very sorry your experience of ebiking on Waiheke end up this way. Hope your wife's arm has recovered well. Some people find it more challenging then others and diffrent bikes performance plays the role specially your own with diffrent settings etc.

    Just do it!

    Mark_W, Feb 2025
    This is a must tour it’s simply the best way to experience the beautiful island. The bikes are first class. The briefing you get before you go off is the best I’ve experienced when hiring a bike.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found the briefing and tips helpful—it’s important to us that our riders feel confident and prepared before heading out. Waiheke is an incredible place to explore by e-bike, and we’re thrilled you had a great experience. Hope to see you again for another ride!

    Super Fun Day

    Julie_P, Feb 2025
    Such a fun day. Stopped at their recommended stops plus Obsidian Winery. 35 miles around the Island.

    Response from Host, Mar 2025

    Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled you had an amazing time exploring Waiheke on our e-bikes. The island’s views are truly special, and we’re so glad you got to enjoy them. Hope to see you again for another adventure!

    Fun day with E Bike

    Elizabeth_C, Jan 2025
    The bikes were easy to find after getting off the ferry. Check-in was quick and efficient. Loved having a bike to tool around the island. Beautiful day and fun experience

    Response from Host, Jan 2025

    Thanks for the feedback! We’re so happy you had a great time. Exploring the island by e-bike is such a relaxing way to take in the sights, and we’re glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again soon!

    Great day trip from Auckland

    Melanie_C, Nov 2024
    The island is beautiful and worth a day trip from Auckland. We had a great lunch at Heke Distillery, a nice find since it had started to rain and it was the first place to take cover. The ebikes are pedal assist, not full power ebikes, so just be aware it does take a little more effort. It is quite hilly. Very nice and helpful owners/staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the day.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Hi Melanie, Many thanks for your review and glad you were able to explore the island despite the rain! That is correct! Our e-bikes are the best assistance for those Waiheke hills and as opossed to a motor vehicle require some human power .Looking forward to welcome you soon hopefully for a day under the sun this time !

    Rollin and relaxin

    Kirsten_S, Nov 2024
    Will set us up for a wonderful day. Great instructions on the bike, map and sites we would see. Recommended a great winery where we dried out after hitting some rain. Definitely a great way to see the island.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience with E Ride and Will help you with some local knowledge . Hope you’ll be back for another ride soon!

    E bikes are the way to go

    Falyn_Y, Oct 2024
    The e bike rental was easy and amazing. Right there off the ferry and riding around the island was a highlight of our trip. Nice staff great bikes! Will definitely do again if I come back!

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    It’s awesome to know you had a fun time on our e-bikes. Hope your trip to Waiheke was a blast, and we can’t wait to see you again!

    A special ride

    Teresa_L, Mar 2024
    The guided map and recommendations were the best that showcased the island's beauty. Highly recommend!

    E-bike experience great

    Loretta_S, Feb 2024
    Really enjoyed the E-bikes. Easy to use bikes with good power performance. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beautiful views of the bays.

    Response from Host, Feb 2024

    Many thanks for the review.

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