8 Beer Tastings & Tours in Wellington That You Shouldn't Miss

You've heard about Wellington's Craft beer reputation, now discover it for yourself. We take you to four of Wellington's finest breweries for tastings and the stories behind the scenes. We head around scenic Oriental Parade to Parrot Dog brewery. Next we continue around the rugged south coast to Garage Project, recently voted NZ's best craft beer brewery. Then we stop in at Panhead in Tory St to taste their Supercharger, regularly voted NZ's best craft beer. We finish up with last orders at the Fork and Brewer in Bond St.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Craft Beer tasting, Private driver/guide with live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Spend a relaxing day in the company of craft beer masters on this full-day private craft beer tour from your cruise ships arrival in Wellington. On this informative and fun private tour you will visit the breweries that have made Wellington the craft beer capital of New Zealand. After a "behind the scenes' tour of the Kereru Brewery, you will lunch at Art of Pizza, famous for their New York style pizzas, with Kereru craft beer on tap for the perfect match. Enjoy an afternoon visiting four more craft beer breweries before you return to your cruise ship in Wellington or to a craft beer bar of choice.

Inclusions: Private tour, Bottled water, Lunch, Craft Beer tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Visit four of Wellington and the Hutt Valley’s best craft breweries with tastings at each location. Tour includes an in depth brewery tour led by brewery staff. Enjoy a range of locally made craft beers at each location and share in the passion these producers have for their products.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Local driver/guide with onboard commentary, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off in private vehicle or mini-van, All tasting fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals (optional), Takeaway purchases (optional)

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit your needs.

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Private transportation, All entrance fees for the day

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So let’s get straight to the point. You want to visit 3 of our best Breweries? You want to taste some of the best beers you’ve possibly ever tasted? You want to get introduced to a Brewery that you will possibly talk about forever? How about meet the people who make the brews? You have a shorter amount of time but want to fill that up with as much flavour as possible? Well buckle up spaceman, this skyrockets about to take flight. First up we’ll head to Fork & Brewer, the home to over 40 brews on tap, then it’s off to Fortune Favours where good fortune will favour you after one of their beers and finally, Whistling Sisters who's ethos is to experiment and create new tastes, (Tuesday - Friday), or Heyday Beer Co, where the decor is just as hip and cool as their innovative brews. (Saturday's and Sunday's). "We don't want to give you just a tour, we want to give you an experience".

Inclusions: Bottled water included on all brewery tours., At least 4 beer tastings at each brewery., Bar snacks included on the tour., Air-conditioned vehicle

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If you’re reading this then you probably like beer. You might even enjoy a good time and a few laughs. Then you should definitely keep reading. Our flagship tour is a great introduction to Craft Beer and to Wellingtons celebrated Craft Beer scene. Enjoy an all inclusive beer adventure with behind the scenes access to 4 of the capitals best Breweries including Fork & Brewer, Heyday Beer Co, Fortune Favours and Whistling Sisters. Along the way you’ll get to taste some of their award winning beers. But wait! “There is more”. The tour is fully guided and includes beer tastings, delicious food, transportation and most importantly, a really really good time! "We don't want to give you just a tour, we want to give you an experience".

Inclusions: Bottled water included on all brewery tours., At least 4 beer tastings at each brewery., Bar snacks included on the tour., Excellent choice from our exclusive menu and good size portion lunch included on our full day brewery tour., Air-conditioned vehicle

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Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7 hour private tour capturing the best tastes Leed Street Wellington and beyond has to offer.

Inclusions: New Zealand Spring Water, Entry/Admission fee - all locations, Lunch and choice of 1 beverage, Pick up and drop off from CBD hotel, Railway Station or Cruise Port terminal, Personal Driver/Tour Guide, All tasting fees, Scenic Drive - Eastern & Southern Bays

Exclusions: Gratuities

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7 hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista from the top of Paekakariki Hill, visit the memorial to the American Marines of World War 2 at Queen Elizabeth Park, visit Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, lunch at a popular Waikanae Beach restaurant, view native birdlife at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre and finish our afternoon sampling craft beer at the Tuatara Brewery.

Inclusions: Bottled New Zealand spring water., Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage., Entry fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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