Top 10 Walking Tours in Wellington, North Island

Experience the unique beauty of rural New Zealand with an unforgettable 3 1/2 hour journey across our farm with 1000 sheep, 160 cattle and 100 horses located only 20 minutes drive from the Coolest Little Capital in the World, Wellington.  Help feed wild horses, pet sheep and native New Zealand eels.  Stand beneath an 111m tall wind turbine that helps to power Wellington ctiy.  Complimentary afternoon tea is served at our shepherd’s cabin on the cliffs where you will enjoy stunning views across the Cook Strait and the South Island. A great Wellington tour for all ages.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks and food are complimentary

High-tech, magical puzzles, mysterious story lines, immersive themes and nonlinear game design. Enter a real 1930’s bank vault, and explore the ‘SPACESHIP', which is signalling the armada for an impending invasion. You must work as a team to decrypt and solve all of the alien technology inside, repair the ships engines and disable the signal that will doom the planet. Featuring interactive, electronic, automated puzzles with light and touch sensors. Be prepared for a challenging and fun game, where everyone will have to work together to accomplish the mission. Suitable for all ages, all occasions. Perfect for corporate and family events, birthdays, kids’ parties, 7 days a week. Quality games, outstanding customer service, five star online rating is our service guarantee. Bookings essential!

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Light refreshments, Snacks, Photos

Exclusions: Please read terms and conditions on our website and confirmation email.

Beat the crowds and explore this award-winning exhibitions before opening. Explore Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the peace and stillness this subject matter deserves by entering the exhibit half an hour before the public. Te Papa has joined forces with Weta Workshop to create an exhibition like no other. After a short introduction from a Te Papa Host, you will wander freely at your own pace through this gallery. Garnering international acclaim and various awards, this space is best experienced before the museum's doors are opened for general admission. * See eight extraordinary New Zealanders captured frozen in time on a monumental scale - 2.4 times human size * Learn about the battles that took place in this culturally-defining event * Discover more about the ANZAC story through 3D maps and projections, miniatures, models, dioramas, and a range of interactive experiences.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Local taxes

Exclusions: Entrance fees to short-term paid exhibitions

Experience Zealandia as it transforms from daylight to twilight during this special 2.5 hour guided experience. You will have an opportunity to experience the dusk chorus sung by a cacophony of native New Zealand birds. See birds returning to the sanctuary to settle into their nests and marvel at the sight of the evening sky and hear the changing sounds of birds from day to night. The fully-fenced, urban eco-sanctuary is located 10-minutes from Wellington central business district, a not to be missed experience!

Inclusions: Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley, Entry to Zealandia as a general admission visitor on the day of or day after your tour., Hot kawakawa tea (a natural herbal tea) is served on the tour, to enjoy in the forest.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the ultimate Walking Food Tour in New Zealand's Coolest capital city, Wellington,experience the unique food and drink explosion that has made Wellington the trendiest little capital in the world. This is one of the most interesting and memorable food tours you will have the opportunity to join that will take you on an amazing adventure around Wellington where you will explore the hidden gems and eat and drink the magic of local taste sensations.

Inclusions: A memorable food tours you will have to opportunity to join that will take you on an amazing adventure around Wellington where you will explore the hidden gems and eat and drink the taste sensations.

Exclusions: gratuities

Get away from the tourist trap,enjoy the local and quirky atmosphere and  sample some of Wellington's best cocktail creations. In this guided 2.5 hours walking tour,you will hear about the history of the bars and meet the master mixologist at each location through this fun,informal yet informative cocktail tour. By the end of the tour, you will learn about the best watering holes in town with plenty of time (and local knowledge) to continue with the fun on a night out.

Inclusions: Cocktails at each bar on the tour, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Nibbles at a selected Cocktail Bar

Exclusions: Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Any food or drinks ordered seperately at the bars

The ultimate way to experience New Zealand's rare and amazing wildlife! Enjoy an engaging and informative walk through the picturesque eco-sanctuary on this 2-hour small group tour and witness the native wildlife that lives on the mainland. Soak up the beautiful scenery while learning more about New Zealand’s unique ecological history. Enjoy all the sights and sounds of Zealandia during the daytime with an experienced guide who will lead you on a two hour walking tour. 

Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Embark on a one-hour journey with a Māori guide through Te Papa, our national museum. Experience the living and breathing taonga (treasures) of te iwi taketake (first peoples of the land). From great journeys across vast oceans to hopeful visions for the 21st century, these taonga speak to historical and contemporary Māori perspectives. For those looking for an introduction to Māori culture, join this tour to hear intimate stories and gain a deeper understanding of New Zealand's indigenous people through your visit.

Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide, General Admission

Exclusions: Entrance fee to short-term paid exhibitions, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks

Discover the best of New Zealand’s premier museum, Te Papa, with a guided tour that provides an excellent introduction to this must-see attraction in Wellington. Beginning over one hundred million years ago, join your guide on a journey through New Zealand's rich history and cultures. Hear stories of our adaptive wildlife, the resilience of the Māori people, and artistic interpretations of life in the South Pacific.

Inclusions: 60-minute guided tour, General Admission

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore the sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of some of the more distinctive sights and sounds of New Zealand’s native forest. Enjoy a night discovering New Zealand’s evolution and natural history at Zealandia, located just minutes from central Wellington. The discovery begins with a guided tour through Zealandia: The Exhibition, a state-of-the-art indoor exhibition showcasing New Zealand’s natural history and world renowned conservation movement. As darkness falls, your guide will lead you into the Sanctuary Valley, the world’s first fully fenced urban eco-sanctuary in search for little spotted kiwi and the many other nocturnal animals that call the sanctuary home. This is an unforgettable Wellington experience not to be missed!

Inclusions: Torches/flashlights supplied, Guided walking tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off