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Spend a relaxed day tasting Wellington's top small breweries on a private shore excursion. Visit Kereru Brewery in Upper Hutt, lunch at Art of Pizza, and sample Garage Project, Parrot Dog, Panhead and Boneface with port pickup and drop‑off.
Spend a relaxed day tasting Wellington's top small breweries on a private shore excursion. Visit Kereru Brewery in Upper Hutt, lunch at Art of Pizza, and sample Garage Project, Parrot Dog, Panhead and Boneface with port pickup and drop‑off.
The ferry slips away and the harbour breathes salt into the morning as you step off the ship into Wellington, a compact city with a big beer reputation. This private full‑day tour moves from the port through city laneways to urban taprooms, then north across the Hutt Valley to the Kereru Brewery — a behind‑the‑scenes stop where kettles simmer and malt aromas tug at your attention.
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Operated by Capital Personalised Tours · Wellington, Wellington
The ferry slips away and the harbour breathes salt into the morning as you step off the ship into Wellington, a compact city with a big beer reputation. This private full‑day tour moves from the port through city laneways to urban taprooms, then north across the Hutt Valley to the Kereru Brewery — a behind‑the‑scenes stop where kettles simmer and malt aromas tug at your attention.
Wellington's brewing roots go back to 19th‑century pubs, but the last decade's microbrew revolution transformed quiet warehouses and suburban yards into laboratories of hops and yeast. Geologically, the city sits on a narrow coastal plain hemmed by hills; the local water chemistry from aquifers and the Hutt River factors into beer character across breweries like Parrot Dog and Garage Project.
Expect a blend of tasting rooms and production tours: Kereru in Upper Hutt (brewery tour), then Boneface and Panhead, returning to the city for Parrot Dog and Garage Project. Lunch at Art of Pizza pairs New York–style slices with Kereru pours for a straightforward, satisfying match.
Practical guidance: the tour lasts about seven hours with port pickup and drop‑off, is private (max 12), and is suitable for all fitness levels. Bring photo ID, pace tastings, hydrate between flights, and wear comfortable shoes for short walks between venues. The route is accessible, but check mobility needs in advance. With its mix of hands‑on brewing insight and neighborhood bar stops, this shore excursion is as much about meeting makers as it is about drinking great beer.
easy.
7 hours.
Suitable for people with normal mobility; mostly standing and short, flat walks between venues.
Yes—tastings at the listed breweries and a lunch at Art of Pizza are included in the full‑day private tour.
The tour offers port pickup and drop‑off for cruise passengers, or return to a central Wellington bar of your choice if arranged in advance.
The tour notes wheelchair accessibility, but you should confirm any mobility requirements during booking so venues can accommodate you.
This is a private tour with a maximum of 12 people per booking, keeping visits intimate and manageable.
Wellington’s modern craft beer scene grew from small, experimental breweries in the early 2000s that pushed bold styles and taproom culture, earning the city a reputation as New Zealand’s craft beer hub.
Operators encourage responsible drinking and minimizing single‑use plastics; many breweries source local ingredients and practice on‑site recycling to reduce waste.
Capital Personalised Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The ferry slips away and the harbour breathes salt into the morning as you step off the ship into Wellington, a compact city with a big beer reputation. This private full‑day tour moves from the port through city laneways to urban taprooms, then north across the Hutt Valley to the Kereru Brewery — a behind‑the‑scenes stop where kettles simmer and malt aromas tug at your attention.
The ferry slips away and the harbour breathes salt into the morning as you step off the ship into Wellington, a compact city with a big beer reputation. This private full‑day tour moves from the port through city laneways to urban taprooms, then north across the Hutt Valley to the Kereru Brewery — a behind‑the‑scenes stop where kettles simmer and malt aromas tug at your attention.
Wellington's brewing roots go back to 19th‑century pubs, but the last decade's microbrew revolution transformed quiet warehouses and suburban yards into laboratories of hops and yeast. Geologically, the city sits on a narrow coastal plain hemmed by hills; the local water chemistry from aquifers and the Hutt River factors into beer character across breweries like Parrot Dog and Garage Project.
Expect a blend of tasting rooms and production tours: Kereru in Upper Hutt (brewery tour), then Boneface and Panhead, returning to the city for Parrot Dog and Garage Project. Lunch at Art of Pizza pairs New York–style slices with Kereru pours for a straightforward, satisfying match.
Practical guidance: the tour lasts about seven hours with port pickup and drop‑off, is private (max 12), and is suitable for all fitness levels. Bring photo ID, pace tastings, hydrate between flights, and wear comfortable shoes for short walks between venues. The route is accessible, but check mobility needs in advance. With its mix of hands‑on brewing insight and neighborhood bar stops, this shore excursion is as much about meeting makers as it is about drinking great beer.