Discover Wellington’s top craft breweries on a guided tour with Zozo Travel Limited. Sample innovative local brews and dive into New Zealand’s vibrant beer culture across three unique locations.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; suitable for all adults as travel between locations is via private vehicle.
Wildlife
History
Wellington’s craft beer rise began in the early 2000s, growing alongside New Zealand’s strong brewing traditions dating back to the 19th century.
Conservation
Local breweries emphasize sustainable practices such as recycling spent grain and sourcing organic ingredients when possible.
Zozo Travel Limited
Discover Wellington’s top craft breweries on a guided tour with Zozo Travel Limited. Sample innovative local brews and dive into New Zealand’s vibrant beer culture across three unique locations.
Zozo Travel Limited is a Wellington-based tour operator specialising in personalized day trips and multi-day experiences across Wellington and the Wairarapa.
The company offers a curated selection of private and small-group tours that highlight New Zealand’s film heritage, coastal landscapes, and culinary producers. Key itineraries include Martinborough wine tours, Wairarapa coastal hikes and lighthouse visits, Wellington movie and Wētā Workshop excursions, Te Papa guided highlights, craft brewery circuits, and food-focused walks in Petone.
Zozo Travel Limited arranges private and Mandarin-language departures, combining local guide expertise with comfortable transportation. Guests can choose half-day, full-day, or overnight options, from three-hour city highlights to two-day overnight coastal adventures.
Tours feature wine tastings at multiple wineries, cheese and chocolate tastings, brewery samplers, and scenic stops such as Mount Victoria and Cape Palliser. Safety, punctuality, and knowledgeable commentary are central to each itinerary. Vehicles and routes are planned to maximize sightseeing while allowing relaxed tasting and walking segments.
Reservations can be tailored for dietary requirements and group size. The company partners with local wineries, cafes, breweries, Wētā Workshop, and cultural institutions to provide authentic, bookable experiences.
Zozo Travel Limited is suitable for visitors seeking food and wine experiences, film and cultural tours, bilingual Mandarin tours, and small-group private travel from Wellington. The operator’s program covers Martinborough, Petone, Miramar, Mount Victoria, Te Papa, and coastal Wairarapa destinations, offering a practical way to explore the region’s scenery, cuisine, and creative industries.
Booking information and specific departure times are available on request, with options for private charters online.
Tours Offered
14
Private and small-group itineraries
Film & Culture
Wellington movie tours
Wētā Workshop and Mount Victoria
Mandarin Guides
Mandarin tours available
Chinese-language small-group options
Tour Lengths
3hr–2 days
Half-day to overnight adventures
Book a Martinborough winery day, Wellington movie magic private tour, or Wairarapa overnight adventure — private and Mandarin options available.
Book in advance
These tours run Wednesday through Saturday with limited group sizes, so secure your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Bring valid ID
Participants must be 18+ with ID to enjoy tastings at all brewery stops.
Plan your meal
Food isn't included, so eat before the tour or bring light snacks if time allows for breaks.
Wear comfortable shoes
While mostly seated during transport, expect some walking inside brewery spaces—comfortable footwear helps.
Personal ID
Required for alcohol tasting at all breweries.
Comfortable walking shoes
For walking around brewery spaces and urban areas.
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against Wellington’s unpredictable weather.
spring/fall/winter
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings.