Greater Wellington

Every day more people are discovering the benefits of cycling. That's no surprise. Cycling is often quicker, more fun, and healthier than driving for short to medium distances.

For those commuting or making more trips by bike we have a range of courses and resources tailored to your needs. Visit Pedal Ready for more information.

New to cycling?

Cycle for fun or recreation

Whether you’re a beginner, an e-biker or an experienced rider, there are rides for all levels around the region. From scenic rides along the coast or on quiet country roads, to river trails or mountain biking in one of our many parks. The Wellington region is a great place to explore by bike and there are lots of great cycling events!

Visit our events calendar to find upcoming events.

Check out Wellington Regional Trails to find tracks near you.

Watch Rawiri enjoy some of our region’s beautiful trails.

Cycle to work

Cycle to school

Cycling to school can have many benefits for children. It can improve road safety, decision making and risk assessment skills as well as increasing general health and wellbeing. Here are some great tips for students and their families. (PDF 944 KB)

Find out more about the journey to school including free Pedal Ready cycle skills training and our annual Movin’March event.

Cycle with kids

Cycle maps

The Wellington region has some great places for riding both on and off road. Whether it’s café and beach hopping along a coastal road, touring country vineyards or taking the scenic route along a river trail, you’ll find something to suit you.

You can pick up printed cycle maps from i-SITEs and bike shops around the Greater Wellington region or download them below. You can also request a copy by mail or provide feedback to cycle.maps@gw.govt.nz.

Wellington City Cycle Map 2024 | Ko te Mahere Pahikara o te Tāone o Pōneke 2024

Bike network of the Greater Wellington region - Ko ngā ara Pahikara o Pōneke Nui Tonu

Please Note: On this map a yellow shared path that connects at its north end… Read more here

Published 08 Mar 2024

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Please Note: On this map a yellow shared path that connects at its north end to the red dashed Mount Victoria off-road commuter route, is an off road shared path. At the south end it connects with Ellice Street and the Wellington East Girls school grounds. It doesn’t connect to the Mt Victoria Tunnel yellow shared path as this map shows.

We are working on a new cycle map for the Hutt Valley. Due to impending additions to the cycle network this map will be published in 2026. Please email cycle.maps@gw.govt.nz for more details.

Wairarapa Cycle Map 2024 | Ko te Mahere Pahikara o Wairarapa 2024

Bike network of the Greater Wellington region - Ko ngā ara Pahikara o Pōneke Nui Tonu Read more here

Published 22 Aug 2022

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Kāpiti, Porirua and Tawa Cycle Map 2023 | Ko te Mahere Pahikara o Kāpiti, o Porirua, o Tawa 2023

Bike network of the Greater Wellington region - Ko ngā ara Pahikara o Pōneke Nui Tonu

Corrections:

Please note current printed version is missing Porirua Green Bike Trust, located at:

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Published 30 Jan 2023

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Bikes and public transport

Bikes can be carried free of charge on trains during off peak periods. During the peak, there is no charge for bike carriage, however, services which permit the carriage of bikes are limited. Folding bikes can be carried on trains and buses. Again, during the peak commuter period, spaces may be limited. See the full conditions of carriage.

If you want to find out more about getting started with bikes and public transport you’ll find all you need to know on the Metlink website:

Bikes & Scooters on public transport

To arrange a chance to practice without the pressure of the bus waiting, email info@gw.govt.nz.

Watch a video about how they work.

Bike parking at stations

Bike parking makes passenger transport a more convenient commuter option and reduces the need for car parks. Greater Wellington provides cycle lockers, cones and racks at many railway stations. Cycle parking facilities are also regularly reviewed and upgraded. Check out the full list of the bike parking spaces at railway stations.

Resources

Let’s Ride

Our concise guide on how to stay safe and make the most of your bike. Let’s Ride has tips on setting yourself up, planning a ride, and riding in traffic. It breaks down what those ‘Bus only’ signs really mean and what to watch out for around heavy vehicles.

Download the guide (PDF 2.4 MB)

Cycle skills

Getting ready to ride? Want to make the journey to work more comfortable? Brush up on your cycle skills at one of Pedal Ready's free Cycling in the City training session. Pedal Ready also provides training at schools and workplaces, private individual or group lessons, and training about e-bikes.

BikeReady is New Zealand’s national cycling education system.