May 1, 2025

The popularity of e-bikes has surged in recent years, and it is easy to see why. Offering all the pleasures of cycling with the added benefit of electric assistance, e-bikes make riding more accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable than ever before. And thanks to the island’s quiet roads, there is no better way to explore Waiheke Island than by e-bike.

Blending freedom, adventure, and environmental responsibility, e-bikes allow visitors to discover the island’s rolling hills, vineyards, beaches, and hideaway scenic treasures with ease. The electric assist removes the strain from the climbs, allowing riders to spend more time enjoying the breathtaking views and vibrant landscapes.

An e-bike enables visitors to glide effortlessly between world-class wineries, olive groves, and charming beachfront villages at their own pace, pausing whenever the scenery captures the imagination, or vineyard cellar door entices. Whether an experienced cyclist or new to two wheels, e-bikes make exploration accessible and thoroughly enjoyable for all.

Best of all, e-biking leaves a lighter footprint, helping to preserve the pristine environment that makes Waiheke so special.

We are therefore delighted to introduce Glide & Ride Waiheke – an exciting new way to experience the very best of our beautiful island. In partnership with eRide Waiheke, this unique combination pairs the exhilaration of our award-winning zipline and native forest walk with the freedom of exploring Waiheke by electric bicycle.

Collect your e-bike as soon as you disembark from the passenger ferry at Matiatia, and spend the morning discovering the island at your own pace. Join our early afternoon zipline adventure, then enjoy the rest of your day riding back towards your homeward ferry, soaking up the stunning scenery.

When you zip with EcoZip, you contribute to the restoration and protection of New Zealand’s natural treasures. Paired with the low-impact nature of e-bikes, this is a wonderful way to experience Waiheke while helping to safeguard its pristine beauty.

You can learn more about this new combo, and book, here.