Top Things to do in Greater Wellington
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Things to do in Greater Wellington, North Island: The Best City Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Wellington, New Zealand including Wellington Self-Guided Audio Tour, Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour, Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour, Wellington Waterfront Bike Tour, From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour, Wellington Sightseeing Tour, Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour, Cape Palliser Explorer Walking Tour, Wellington Lord of the Rings City Tour with Small Group, Private Tour: 8-Day North Island Tour from Auckland Including Rotorua and Wellington.
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1. Wellington Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Immerse yourself in the windy city of Wellington, the "Coolest Little Capital in the World". In this audio tour explore this beautiful seaside city where you can take a cable car up the top of Mount Victoria, walk along the breezy Waterfront and visit one of the top museums in the world, the Te Papa Museum.
Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-Paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
Exclusions: Audio device, Food/drinks, Transportation, Headphones
Reviewed By victoriapQ8059YG
Absolutely stunning scenery if the weather is right - and go to the loo before setting off on the trek! Also remember to download the audio prior to your visit so you don't have any connection issues and because it is far cheaper with no roaming charges. Brilliant commentary I thought and the Maori element was welcomed.
2. Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
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
Reviewed By lorrainedob
It was exactly what I wanted. Relaxed and informative. Kelvin let me choose the pace of the tour and it was perfect. I would happily recommend to friends and family.
3. Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A 5 hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington. Tour highlights include spectacular views at the Mount Victoria Lookout, a scenic coastal drive from Oriental Parade around the Miramar Peninsula as well as a visit to the Weta Workshop Weta Cave with exclusive documentary viewing. Enjoy the views from the south Wellington Coast as far as Te Kopahou Reserve and Brooklyn Wind Turbine before a central city stops including the Cable Car and Old St Paul's Cathedral. Optional stops at Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Pukeahu National War Memorial are available if time allows. Lunch (a main and a drink) at a seaside cafe is included.
Inclusions: Lunch (mains + a drink), Exclusive access to private vehicle with local driver/guide and live onboard commentary, Cruise ship terminal or hotel pickup and drop-off service, Private tour only. One group booking only permitted.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Does not include Weta Studio behind the scenes tours (unavailable due to tour time constraints), Does not includes Wellington Cable Car tickets (optional)
Reviewed By tyronrm
Me and my partner experienced our first wine tasting tour - we absolutely loved it. Phil makes for an entertaining tour guide. The scenery was perfect. We enjoyed many types of wine we didn't know we liked. It was also very educational. All in all, a great tour i recommend everyone does. It isn't too long or too short either.
4. Wellington Waterfront Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
This privately guided bicycle tour, starts from our base located inside the Wellington Railway Station conveniently located near all the major hotels, ferries and cruise terminal. View the Houses of Parliament and the Beehive, before heading on to the waterfront cycle lanes passing plenty of public artwork and buildings of significance, including Te Papa, the Museum of New Zealand. Once past the golden sands of Oriental Bay, the route then heads towards the wild south coast, home to Little Blue Penguins and the unique Victorian architecture of Wellington. Visit the Meridian Energy Wind Sculpture Trail before heading back to the beachside village for an ice-cream or barista made coffee. Before returning to our base in the railway station, two more stops will help explain the conservation story of Wellington and a nice photostop. The route is flat and follows cycle lanes. Wind can be a significant factor in Wellington; some fitness and a good level of bike confidence needed.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By KRobinson83
The guides were fantastic, any bike issues we resolved before we left. They even provided a rain jacket (which thankfully we didn't need, even though the ride started wet) We set off, with many stops to ensure the group stayed together, constantly checked how people were going. Felt very safe when we were guided to follow the road side for the tour around the heads. Lots of information and time for questions to be asked. Then it was time to ride back.... Well didn't the weather turn it on... The group was split as the return trip was into 45kmh wind gusts, but the guides were able to keep with the split groups and still provide info and answer questions until we were re-united as one group. Highly recommend the tour, even if you are not fully into cycling.
5. From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 16 reviews
A 5 hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington. Tour highlights include spectacular views at the Mount Victoria Lookout, a scenic coastal drive from Oriental Parade around the Miramar Peninsula as well as a visit to the Weta Workshop Weta Cave with exclusive documentary viewing. Enjoy the views of the rugged south Wellington Coast as far as Te Kopahou Reserve and the Brooklyn Wind Turbine before optional central city stops including the Cable Car, Botanical Gardens and Lady Norwood Rose garden and Old St Paul's Cathedral. Lunch (a main and a drink) at a seaside cafe is included.
Inclusions: Lunch, Local driver/guide with live commentary on board, Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off, Small group tour
Exclusions: Gratuities, Cable Car tickets (optional)
Reviewed By tyronrm
Me and my partner experienced our first wine tasting tour - we absolutely loved it. Phil makes for an entertaining tour guide. The scenery was perfect. We enjoyed many types of wine we didn't know we liked. It was also very educational. All in all, a great tour i recommend everyone does. It isn't too long or too short either.
6. Wellington Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 208 reviews
Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington Where your Wellington adventure begins … Features include: • Downtown entertainment area of Wellington • Mt Victoria • Rugged Coastline • Weta Cave • Southern Hemisphere’s largest roundabout • War Memorial park • Cable Car • Lady Norwood Rose Gardens • Southern Hemisphere’s largest wooden building • Parliament Grounds • Old St Paul’s Cathedral
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Tour escort/host, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By Neverbefore21
We were picked up from our overnight stay by an amazing guide. She was friendly, chatty and so informative. As first time visitors to Wellington with limited time, this tour was ideal. The history of various suburbs, most important places and great photo stops made this tour memorable. This is highly recommended.
7. Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 32 reviews
On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast line to Red Rocks with the South Island providing the backdrop. Discover the stunning views from Mt Victoria, ride the Cable Car and wander through the Botanical Gardens, before visiting Old St Paul's Church and Parliament grounds with the iconic Beehive building Lunch is taken at Chocolate Fish cafe by the beach and we tour Peter Jackson's film empire at Weta Cave.
Inclusions: Lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By lorrainedob
It was exactly what I wanted. Relaxed and informative. Kelvin let me choose the pace of the tour and it was perfect. I would happily recommend to friends and family.
8. Cape Palliser Explorer Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 6 reviews
This action packed day takes you to visit the spectacular Palliser Bay. along the way we walk the Putangirua Pinnacle Track, a unique geological feature and set from the LOTR trilogy, ascend the 242 steps to Cape Palliser Lighthouse and get out in the elements at seal colonies and Lake Ferry.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks, Beverages, Driver/guide, Local guide, Round-trip shared transfer
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 795michelleq
A group of 6 of us used Green Jersey's shuttle service for cycling the Rimutaka cycle trail. They delivered us from Martinbough to Upper Hutt to start our cycling and then a return pick up from Featherston to Martinbough over the Easter weekend. Joe one of the owners sent through advice and information pre trip, which helped usdecide where to cycle, we pre paid which was great and during our trip learned of other services offered. We will return and do more cycling trips with this company. A great service at reasonable prices.
9. Wellington Lord of the Rings City Tour with Small Group
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 18 reviews
Half day Lord of the Rings location tour brings the best locations in Wellington City. This is the best way to see Wellington’s Lord of the Rings locations in half a day with a knowledgeable Lord of the Rings specialist guide. Includes; Mt Victoria, the Wellington film studios and post production facilities, including the Weta Workshop.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By ClosesOnTour
Graham from Leisure Tours picked four of us up from our hotel for a half day wine tour, visiting four wineries with lunch included. He was friendly, very knowledgeable and pointed out places of interest as he drove us to the Waipara Valley. We were very comfortable in his people mover with plenty of room for us all. Lunch at Waipara Springs Winery was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. The three other wineries had knowledgeable and friendly staff telling us all about their wines. We tasted several varieties and they were delicious. Graham had a good rapport with each winery and took us into each of the tasting rooms. We would certainly recommend this tour. We look forward to visiting Christchurch again and would contact Leisure Tours regarding the other tours they offer.
10. Private Tour: 8-Day North Island Tour from Auckland Including Rotorua and Wellington
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Venture from Auckland to the North Island on this private 8-day tour that takes you by private, luxury vehicle to Coromandel, Whitianga, Rotorua, Tongariro National Park and Wellington. Take guided sightseeing tours, discover natural hot springs, witness amazing geothermal activity, enjoy scenic nature walks through kauri tree forests, and admire views of majestic volcanoes and beautiful beaches, with plenty of free time to explore more on your own. Your private guide will teach you about Maori culture, as well as the history, geography and wildlife of New Zealand. You’ll experience North Island’s highlights as well as hidden gems not seen on normal coach tours. The service that we provide is a private luxury tour service, not a large group tour. Other than our friendly tour staff you will not be sharing your tour with anyone outside of your own party so you can rest assured that this is your tour and we’ll do exactly what you want to make it your perfect trip.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private tour, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Live commentary on board, Professional tour guide (who is also the driver) , Transport by private vehicle including fuel , Hotel pickup and drop-off, Sightseeing tours of Auckland and Wellington, 7 nights accommodation in your selected category of hotel
Exclusions: Gratuities, Optional activities, Personal expenses, Food and drinks, not specified in the itinerary (lunch and dinner)
Reviewed By Pipnruss
Fiordland Lodge and Doubtful Sound. Fantastic ferry ride across Lake Manapouri and bus ride over the Wilmot Pass to board the Fiordland Navigator for 2 nights. 3 sunny, calm days to relax on board, spoiled by the chef's lovely food and Courtney's very knowledgeable commentary about the Sounds, history, wildlife, birdlife and little things like having complete silence in the Sound to enjoy the peace and look at the amazing mountains and their reflections in the calm water. An unexpected run out into the Tasman Sea was a bonus. The Fiordland Lodge is an American style Lodge built with lots of logs and wood and stone, very spacious. Friendly helpful staff. Located 6km from Te Anau. Our only concern was the lack of food choice for dinner, on a 3 course meal was offered, no light meals. The breakfast (included) was lovely, as was all the food, some interesting variations in tastes.
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