An exciting 5-hour guided highlights tour of Wellywood, coastal Wellington and a number of central city highlights

Tour start time: 0900/1000/1100/1200

Duration: 5 hours

Group size limit: 4 - 11

About

The tour starts with a drive along the Wellington Waterfront and up Mt Victoria to the Mt Victoria Lookout for stunning 360-degree views of Wellington city and its picturesque harbour. Take a scenic coastal drive around Oriental Bay and Evans Bay Parades and take a look at the variety of private cable cars perched precariously on the hillside.

Make a brief stop at the iconic Wellington Blown Away sign before a visit to the famous Weta Cave Shop, the hub of Weta Studio Tours in Miramar, Wellington. It's not just a retail store: it's a cavern of creativity. At the Weta Cave you can snap a selfie with the life-sized sculptures, wander through the mini museum, and watch the exclusive documentary. It's a movie lover's paradise.

The coastal theme continues with a drive along scenic Shelly Bay and around the Miramar Peninsula including a lunch stop at a seaside cafe or restaurant (mains and a drink included).

The tour takes on a sombre tone with a short stop at the Wahine Memorial Park before you explore the south Wellington coast, Taputarenga Marine Reserve and Te Kopahou Reserve Visitors Centre.

The tour returns to the city via the Brooklyn Wind Turbine with its unbeatable city views before a return to the city proper with downtown sights including an optional ride in the famous Wellington Cable Car (tickets not included) and a look at the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens via a walk through the Botanical Gardens. The final tour destination is Old St. Paul’s Cathedral and its impressive stained-glass windows. Explore the native hardwood timber cathedral which dates back to 1856. A drop off service completes the tour.

Tour includes

• Lunch (a main and a drink) at a seaside cafe is included on this tour.
• Complimentary pick up and drop off from i-SITE, Cruise Terminal or selected centrally located hotels.
• Professional and fully licensed driver guides.
• Live commentary on board.
• Private transportation for the duration of the tour (private vehicle).
• We typically use our fleet of Mercedes 12-seat Sprinters. Smaller or supplementary vehicles used when required.

Exclusions

• Tickets to the Wellington Cable Car are not included. Optional activity.

Meeting Point:

If you haven’t booked your hotel yet, our default meeting point is the Pick Up and Drop Off lane on the Wakefield Street side of Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre (217 Wakefield Street).

What to Bring

Suitable clothing for the day