What to do and see in Upper Hutt, North Island: The Best Tours

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)

Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.

Inclusions: Local accommodation (hotel) or cruise ship pickup and drop-off, Local driver guide, Live commentary on board, Lunch (main dish and one drink), Wine tasting fees, Dinner (main dish and one drink), Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Sightseeiing & wine tour. The perfect tour for cruise ship travelers and tourists staying in the City. Join Brian or Anita on this fun and exciting tour to the vineyards of Martinborough to taste the regions exquisite wines and also see and stop at places of beauty on our way. We will drive through the Hutt Valley region. We will visit the Lord of the Rings filming site at the Kaitoke Regional Park and walk across the swing bridge. We stop at the Rimatuka  Lookout. You will enjoy wine tasting at three vineyards and enjoy a platter style lunch at one of the vineyards You will walk through the historic township of Greytown where the main street is lined with Victorian colonial architecture. The town also has a  number of boutique and quirky local stores such as art and craft shops . Coffee and tea stop at Grand Old Hotel Visit C'est Cheese in Featherston where you can taste or purchase from an impressive range of unique NZ .

Inclusions: Wine tasting fees, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch

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Sightseeing & Wine tour. The perfect tour for cruise ship travellers & tourists staying in the city. Join Brian or Anita on this fun and exciting tour to the vineyards of Martinborough to taste the regions exquisite wines. We will drive through the Hutt Valley region. We will visit the Lord of the Rings filming site at the Kaitoke Regional Park & walk across the swing bridge. We will stop at the Rimatuka  Lookout. You will enjoy wine tasting at three vineyards and enjoy a platter style lunch at one of the vineyards. You will walk through the iconic historic township of Greytown where the main street is lined with Victorian colonial architecture. The town also has a  number of boutique and quirky local stores such as art and craft shops.  Coffee and tea stop at a Grand Old Hotel. Visit C'est Cheese in Featherston where you can taste or purchase from an impressive range of unique NZ cheeses. NOTE: This tour can be altered to cater for Cruise ship arrival and departure times

Inclusions: Lunch, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Coffee and/or Tea, Wine tasting fees, Bottled water

Exclusions:

Take a scenic drive up the Hutt Valley to the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Kaitoke Regional Park including the film site of Rivendell. Enjoy the awe-inspiring drive over the Remutaka Ranges to the shores of Lake Onoke for a seaside lunch. Explore the spectacular ‘badlands erosion’ forming earth pillars at the Putangirua Pinnacles before visiting the North Island’s largest permanent fur seal colony. Finally conquer the climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse at the south eastern most point of the North Island. Dinner is served back in Martinborough at the historic Martinborough Hotel. Day Two sees you head to the east coast and traverse the Deliverance Track up to Castle Rock. Wander along the lagoon and reef up to the Castlepoint Lighthouse. Have lunch at the Whakataki Hotel before heading back to Wellington via three foodie stops at quint Wairarapa towns including a world class local winery, a chocolate maker, a cheesemaker with a tasting experience at each.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Pick up and drop service, Narration by an expert local driver guide in a private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Accommodation, Breakfast

Discover the Remutaka Ranges' rich rail history & natural beauty, the meandering Hutt River trail, and the beautiful Eastern Bays. Taking in some of the best parts of the the Remutaka Cycle Trail, this is a challenging ride with a steep uphill climb to begin with. 65km of moderate riding.

Inclusions: Capable and comfortable mountain bike / eBike with helmet and repair kit, customised to your height and riding preferences, Packed lunch, snacks and water, Maps and information, First aid kit and GPS tracker in case of emergency, Complementary kayak or SUP hire in Days Bay (seasonal), Ferry from Days Bay (5.30pm) back to Wellington's CBD

Exclusions: Excludes on-trail guide - our friendly staff will brief you and answer any questions you may have, but the trail is really easy to follow and full of information stations, so a guide isn't really necessary.