Location: Wellington
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Things to do in Wellington, North Island: The Best Transportation
Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney Place, or survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. When the sun goes down on Windy Wellington, take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colorful inhabitants.
Restaurants in Wellington
1. Wildfinder
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Wildfinder creates and facilitates amazing outdoor adventures, through offering fantastic all-inclusive day-trips, tours and equipment hire showing off the best of the wider Wellington area. Wildfinder consists of: Wildfinder | Pencarrow Wildfinder | Days Bay Wildfinder | Kaitoke Cycle Remutaka by Wildfinder
2. Sidecar Taxi & Tours
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Sidecar Taxi and Tours is a unique way to see Wellington. I have a Triumph Bonneville with a classic sidecar so I can take two passengers at once. The tour from the Cable car involves a scenic route around Kelburn to Northland lookout, which has stunning views that an ordinary bus cannot access. I am able to pick you up from any location around the city and tours can be customised to suit.
3. Talk of the Town Tours
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Welcome to Talk of the Town Tours. We offer half and full day tours around the Wellington, Wairarapa and Kapiti regions. We are locally-owned and go the extra mile to offer you the best guided tours of the coolest little capital in the world. Join Brian or one of his team for an interesting, fun and memorable trip and for "an experience to remember".
4. South Coast Shuttles
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By gavindL5830UF
There were 4 couples in a mini bus and Anthony showed us all the sights in 4 hours with great commentary and answers to questions. We got out of the bus many times, including at 2 high-point lookouts, 2 beach-side viewpoints, the world's steepest street, the University and the Weta Cave workshop for "Lord of the Rings" film-making. Anthony pointed out the film director's, Peter Jackson's, house and lots of other trivia. All passengers agreed that the tour was excellent value.
5. BlackCars
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Luxury Private Tours & Luxury Chauffeured Transport Wellington | Auckland | Christchurch | Napier New Zealand PRIVATE TOURS City Highlights Wine Tours Film and TV Tours including Lord of The Rings Regional Sightseeing Locations Contact us for a bespoke tour or luxury chauffeured ground transport service CHAUFFEURED TRANSPORT Airport Transfers Pick Up & Drop Off Per Hour or Per Day Destination or City to City Transfers Weddings & Event Transport Golf Transfers and more
6. Kaewa Tours Ltd
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Hi there, I am the Director, Primary Travel Guide and your ‘Memory Creator’ at Kaewa Tours. My primary aim is to deliver you a fun filled day creating lasting memories. Over the past 5 years I have been a contract tour guide for two other companies and have absolutely loved doing this. Over this time I have got to meet all sorts of people from around the world and of course our own fabulous country. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your own travel experiences and memories.
7. Wellington Cable Car
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4.5 based on 6,509 reviews
The highlight to any visit to Wellington is a trip on Wellington Cable Car. In just 5 minutes you will reach the top of the Botanic Garden where panoramic views of the city and harbour are the reward. You can also visit the Space Place Observatory here. Before you head back down make sure to visit the Cable Car Museum (free entry), which provides a history of the city's symbolic mode of transport and see the original cars and winding machinery on display. There are walking tracks that start at the top of the Cable Car if you're keen on a stroll back to the city. The Cable Cars leave every 10 minutes and evry 15 minutes before 8pm.
Reviewed By Probal - Sydney, Australia
It was a fun ride up with some great views and the walk back down through the botanical gardens to the city was great and lots of fun.
8. Interislander
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4.5 based on 4,272 reviews
Cruise with Interislander from Wellington to Picton across the Cook Strait and through the stunning Marlborough Sounds in just over three hours on the three largest ferries in New Zealand. Interislander is one of The Great Journeys of New Zealand and our three ships each feature several outdoor viewing decks that allow you to soak up the gorgeous New Zealand scenery as it floats by. They also have plenty of lounges, cafes and bars to choose from, plenty to keep the kids entertained - including children's play areas - and plenty for mum and dad too. Cars, vans, caravans, campervans, motorhomes, motorcycles and coaches - all vehicles are welcome, just drive on, drive off. And for the rental car providers, just drop off your car at the rental depots within our terminals then pick up another at the other end - easy! Interislander operates a FREE shuttle bus. Departing 50 minutes before each sailing from Platform 9 at the Wellington Railway Station.
Reviewed By stefanom8 - Penang Island, Malaysia
We went from Picton to Wellington, three hours in a very comfortable ship. It is a memorable trip, passing the nooks and corners of the Queen Charlotte Sound and then reaching the Cook Strait, with Kaikoura on the far South and the Miramar peninsula North.
9. East By West Ferries
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
You haven’t experienced Wellington until you’ve been on Wellington’s unique Harbour Ferry Service.Up to 16 return harbour crossings daily between Queens Wharf and Days Bay and calling into Matiu Somes Island.East by West Ferries also caters to private and corporate functions with Dinner Cruising, Casino Cruising, Cocktail cruising, Lunch Cruising and Hire by Hour options. So, if you're looking for something different for your next event, check out East by West Ferries.
Reviewed By 336SusanN - New Zealand, null
I've been in Wellington a number of times over the years (mostly for work), but have never been out on the Harbour - apart from twice on the Cook Straight Ferry. My friend suggested catching a ferry, which is not something I had thought of doing. The weather was exceptional so it was very busy. The staff member in the ticket office was very friendly and the ferry trip was fun. We went across to Day's Bay for a nice lunch and a look around.
10. Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries
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4.0 based on 705 reviews
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry sails several times a day between New Zealand’s North and South Islands. The Bluebridge experience offers warm, friendly ‘Kiwi’ hospitality amidst stunning New Zealand scenery.
Reviewed By 123traveller1
We crossed to the South Island from Wellington, taking the 1:30pm Straitsman. We had booked for our car and two passengers with check in and boarding being a very easy process. On exiting our car on board and walking onto the seating area we were surprised to find a considerable amount of comfortable seating and a clean interior. We settled into two seats and the time went by relatively quickly. We had eaten before so were not hungry, however I was surprised to see some excellent meals being produced by the on board café. For a ferry I have not seen meals to that standard and people seemed to be enjoying them. They also have a central movie room where you can watch a film of their choice to pass by the time and a deck area for you to stand to enjoy the stunning surrounding views. We departed on time but arrived 20-30mins late, probably as it was a particularly windy day so this is not in their control at all. Make sure you allocate extra time just in case. Excellent way to cross the border. Having been on very basic ferries in the past, this was an enjoyable journey.
