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

Tour Schedule: 1000 - 1500 (5 hours; Runs daily)

Optional departure times available for cruise ship passengers on specific cruise ship dates.

Group size: 2 - 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 where you can take a look at the variety of private cable cars perched precariously on the hillside.

We then 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 paradise for movie lovers.

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.

Drive by (or walk through) Parliament. When time allows, guests can also choose to visit Old St. Paul’s Cathedral (entry at guests’ own expense, $5 NZD per person) as the last stop. Discover this native hardwood timber cathedral, built in 1856, and admire its impressive stained glass windows.

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 and Old St. Paul’s Cathedral are not included. Optional activities.

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). Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour starts.

What to Bring

Suitable clothing for the day