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Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
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Half Day Tour in Wellington
2 Adults x $73.29
$146.58
Approx Total
$146.58
Pickup included
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Includes admission costs on Cable car ride
Bottled water
Lunch
Overview
Your opportunity to visit locations in Wellington that you simply couldn't make on foot. All accompanied by a local, educated driver who hopes to crack at least one funny joke throughout the journey!
We also stop along the way for photo opportunities all whilst experiencing Wellingtons infamous wind!
We'll start in the city but quickly make our way to the best views iat Mount Victoria lookout. Then we'll head out to the suburbs cruising through Lyall Bay beach & stopping at the Weta Cave (hop out). After we head back to the city you'll experience a ride on the Cable Car with more stunning views from the other side of the city. Then we'll check out the Lady Norwood Rose Garden & our Parliament grounds as the tour comes to a conclusion.
Packing LOADS of wellington in to a short space of time with hosts who care.
Itinerary
Wellington
COLLECT
Our journey starts by safely collecting all of our guests & getting onboard our vehicle.
If you are coming in by cruise ship, we will collect you directly from the port. You do not need to get on a shuttle bus or head to the city as we are accredited to collect you as you walk off the ship.
If you are being collected from your hotel then please wait in reception or just outside where you can been seen by your friendly guide. Sit tight, sometimes traffic (or people) can delay our arrival.
If you are being collected from the iSite then pop out to the tour bus stop just outside/beside the iSite. Keep an eye out for Ka Rawe signage on the vehicle & we'll see you soon!
15 minutes
Mount Victoria Lookout
What about this for a first stop!
Check out the best vantage point in our beautiful city. Breathtaking 360 degree views of the central business district, the harbour & the ocean to the south. Stunnnnning!
Legend has it that Wellington harbour, originally a land-locked lake, was home to two large and very active taniwha (sea monsters). One taniwha forged a passage to the open sea creating the entrance to the harbour. The second, named Whataitai, tried a different route, became stranded and died. It is believed that Tangi-te keo (Mt Victoria) was named after the soul of Whataitai.
Probably the best photo opportunity on the tour, our guide/host would be delighted to be your personal photographer for the day.
What a beautiful city!
15 minutes
Lyall Bay
We head due south to our stunning coastline, passing through Lyall Bay as we go. Did you know that no matter where you are in Wellington, you are 3km (1.8 miles) from a beach? How lucky are we!?
Lyall Bay is Wellingtons most popular surf beach & even has 2 surf live saving clubs. For those of you that might be fans of the royals, we'll even pass the cafe that Harry & Megan frequented when they were here in 2018.
If we're lucky, we might even see one of the Ferries that travel from North Island to South Island, out in the strait.
What a ripper of a place!
15 minutes
Wahine Memorial
We continue around our stunning coastline where you can breathe the fresh, salt air & marvel in the picturesque views.
As we turn the corner & in a more sombre moment on the tour, we reflect on Wellingtons worst ever maritime disaster.
The Wahine was battling unprecedented winds & many perished on this day the 10th April 1968. Our guides expertly point out what happened & where then bring this to life with some imagery of this event.
A sad yet memorable event in New Zealand history.
15 minutes
Wellington
WETA CAVE
Don't be fooled in to thinking we're here to see some New Zealand native insects up close......
Whilst the Weta is a native new zealand cricket like insect, its also the name of a World famous Film & Special Effects company right here in little old Wellington!
Arguably Weta is most famous for the incredible work of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, however their impact on the greater industry is much broader than that. Here at the Weta cave, you'll get to purchase some memorabilia, check out some of the items on show in the mini museum & you'll even have a photo opportunity with the Cave Trolls! At Ka Rawe, our guides make great photographers too.
e stop at the Weta Cave where you can pop on in & check out some Lord of the Rings memorabilia. Don't forget to take up the photo opportunity with the cave trolls!
Once we leave the Weta Cave, we check out the Wellington sign on our travels, this is the one our friends from Hollywood copied!!
20 minutes
Oriental Bay (Pass By)
We make our way back in to the city around the bay & your guide will keep you informed as we go.
We make it around to Oriental Bay known for being both a popular beach and an opulent centre of affluence in the city. Its a little bit pricey around here!.
You'll get to see some amazing architecture & perhaps this will be the only "man made" beach you'll ever see in your lives!!? Check out Carter Fountain too.
Originally named Duppa Bay after its original sole resident George Duppa, it was renamed to Oriental Bay after one of the first to bring settlers here to Wellington.
Spectacular!
Wellington Cable Car
All abooooard!
One of the most iconic attractions in Wellington is our Cable car. Some of you might refer to it as a funicular. Take a short ride up to the suburb of Kelburn at a leisurely pace where you'll get to enjoy more spectacular views of Wellington on arrival.
At the top of ride you'll be met by your guide (who will have dropped you off at t the bottom) & you'll also get to check out the Cable car museum whilst there. Souvenirs are available for purchase at the museum too.
Your ride on the Cable Car is included in your tour price.
30 minutes
Lady Norwood Rose Garden
Pretty!
Part of the sweeping Wellington Botanical Gardens is the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. Did you know that in 2015, the Lady Norwood Rose Garden received the Garden of Excellence award from the World Federation of Rose Societies? Well you do now!
Over 110 unique varieties of flowers reside here & when they are in full bloom (November - April), she's bloody pretty!
We take a short stop, grab some fresh air & enjoy the visual delights that the Rose Garden offers.
Beautiful.
15 minutes
New Zealand Parliament
Welcome to the Parliament’s grounds, which are used regularly for many kinds of public gatherings. From the grounds you can admire Parliament’s buildings, the flags on the many flagpoles, the rose and camellia gardens, fine ironwork on the gates and lamp standards, and commemorative statues and plaques.
Two New Zealand flags are flown every day on the forecourt, in front of Parliament House. Other flags may be flown between the New Zealand flags to mark special visits or occasions.
The design of Parliament’s iron gates incorporates the initials of King George V, who was the monarch when the gates were made.
There are several statues and plaques in Parliament’s grounds.
The most prominent is a bronze statue of Richard John Seddon at the front of the main forecourt. Richard John Seddon was New Zealand’s longest serving Prime Minister. He was Prime Minister from 1893 to 1906.
We also check out the Beehive, the name for the Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings
15 minutes
Wellington
DROP OFF
Wow! Hopefully you'll agree that we've packed loads of Wellington goodness in to your time spent with us today.
However as the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
We offer a few different locations for you to get dropped off & don't forget that Wellington is a very small, compact city that is easy to get around & you're never too far from where you want to be.
Our recommendation is that we drop you to Te Papa. Not only is Te Papa New Zealand's national museum but it is also centrally located for wherever your final destination may be.
What a day out!
15 minutes
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We hop out of the van on 3 or 4 occasions throughout the trip for photos & fresh air!
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Wonderful Wellington history
Published on Feb, 2025
David was a great tour host with lots of knowledge great trip around the city and shoreline bonus doing the cable car again.
Wellington without the Hill Walks
Published on Feb, 2025
Nathan was well organised. David, our guide and driver was very friendly and tried to engage all the participants. There were plenty of photo opportunities and attractions for all of us. Our highlights were Mt Victoria and the Cable Car.
The best tour in Wellington and the best guide
Published on Feb, 2025
Nathan, the owner is a fantastic guide. Very generous of his knowledge of is culture and the city. We enjoyed our tour very much
Lisa and Sylvain from Montreal, Canada
Great tour. Sam is excellent.
Published on Feb, 2025
Sam the tour guide & his vehicle were excellent. Despite the dodgy Auckland morning weather we enjoyed his commentary and friendly style.
Sam - recommended you tell cruisers NOT to exit the wharf building when looking for you amongst all that passenger / tour chaos!!!
Wellington tour
Published on Feb, 2025
Highly recommended.
Nathan is a very friendly experienced and knowledgeable tour operator ..........
Took us to all places of interest and kept us amused.
The weta workshop was great .
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