What to do and see in Wellington, North Island: The Best Cultural Tours

Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Visit three of the regions best wineries and enjoy their Cellar Door experiences as you sample the world class products available. Your driver guide will narrate your journey and provide local knowledge about this stunningly beautiful area.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch (optional)

Martinborough Wine Experience A fully escorted tour which takes in three award winning wineries in Martinborough,a craft beer brewery and a sensational shop bursting with speciality cheeses. Enjoy  your wine tasting matched with a delightful gourmet lunch platter at a boutique winery that will leave your taste buds tingling. The option of replacing the craft beer brewery with a fourth winery is available on request. Features include: • Picturesque ride through the Hutt Valley, seeing some of the Lord of the Rings filming sites • 20 minute drive over the Remutaka Mountain Range then through tranquil rural town and countryside leading to Martinborough • Tasting at boutique wineries • Gourmet platter lunch • Tasting at local craft beer brewery • Tasting at C'est Cheese

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Tasting fees, Gourmet lunch platter, Tour escort/host, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Wellington Full Day Tour A fully escorted tour showcasing all of the best highlights of Wellington city and some of its outer suburbs.  Among visiting iconic landmarks, the tour will also include a cafe lunch beside the sea, and the choice of taking either a guided tour of the Weta Workshop Studios, or for the nature lovers, a guided tour of our renowned wildlife sanctuary Zealandia.  Features include: • Mt Victoria lookout (360 views of Wellington) • Ride on Iconic Wellington Cable Car • Parliament Buildings (Beehive) • Old St Paul's Cathedral • Lady Norwood Rose Garden • Rocky coastline • Wahine Memorial • Drive through downtown Wellington • Lunch at a seaside cafe • Weta Cave Tour or Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary (tours are with a guide)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Cruise ship pick up, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Lunch (main and drink), Small-group tour or private tour, Tour escort/host, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Lunch, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

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

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

Exclusions:

We make Wellington easy for you. On your private tour you will explore our inner city, historic buildings, our beautiful beaches and hills. Learn about our history, our people & our earthquakes from a passionate local. Enjoy flexibility, informed conversation, individual attention, personal space in our comfortable vehicle and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love. Why chose a uTours private tour: Travel only with your friends (maximum 10). Your tour will be personalised to reflect your interests, pace & time requirements. Vehicle is cleaned thoroughly between tours. You will be met on time at an agreed location, usually your accommodation. We will communicate with you quickly and clearly. You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after. At the end of your tour, you will have a good sense of Wellington. Shore excursion timing will be based on your ship's schedule. uTours – where it's all about Wellington and all about you!

Inclusions: We include cold drinks, coffee and locally made treats., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes., Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day., A minimum of two guests is required.

Enjoy yourself on a relaxing private tour heading north to the Kāpiti Coast. Appreciate the Coast's natural unspoiled beauty, deserted beaches, local bird life, fabulous art and great food at a relaxed pace. Car enthusiasts will not want to miss the over 400 classic cars at Southward Car Museum. uTours offers you flexibility, informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Kāpiti that locals love. Why chose uTours: Travel only with your friends (max 10). Your tour will be personalised to reflect your interests, pace & time requirements. Your vehicle is cleaned thoroughly between tours. You will be met on time at an agreed location, usually your accommodation. We will communicate with you quickly and clearly. You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after. May be available as a shore excursion, depending on your ship's schedule. uTours – it really is all about you!

Inclusions: We include cold drinks, coffee and locally made treats., Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry to Southward Car Museum

Exclusions: Lunch is at customer cost on the day. This is to maintain flexibility with your food choices. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when and where hunger strikes., Entry to Nga Manu Nature Reserve, A minimum of two guests is required

We love the city, but sometimes you just have to get in touch with nature. Boasting beautiful beaches, wetlands teeming with birds & stunning rural country, you will sample the best of the greater Wellington region including the Kāpiti Coast and the Hutt Valley. Ideal for those who have visited Wellington before or want to see a little bit more than the city. uTours offers you flexibility, informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love. Why chose a uTours private tour: Travel only with your friends (maximum 10). Your tour will be personalised to reflect your interests, pace & time requirements. Your vehicle is cleaned thoroughly between tours. You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after. We will communicate quickly and clearly. Shore excursion timing - based on your ship's schedule. uTours – it really is all about you!

Inclusions: Cold drinks, coffee & locally made treats., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day., A minimum of 2 guests., Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.

The essential introduction to Wellington! Jump on a bike and our guide will show you around the Wellington Waterfront and introduce you to some fascinating past and present figures who have made Wellington the creative capital it is today. This tour is perfect for those with just a couple of hours to spare or who prefer their riding to be only on cycle paths. This route is only 10km so the riding is easy and the distance is short (if you're after a longer bike ride, check out our Half Day Tour). Our Introduction to Wellington tour is set at an easy pace with plenty of time for questions and taking photos at each of the tour stops. Our tour focuses on six city shaping people and we’ll point out some key Wellington landmarks along the way including the Parliament, Wellington Stadium, Te Papa Museum, Cuba St, Oriental Bay, Wellington Railway Station and the historic Wellington Waterfront. We use regular bikes for this tour as it's mostly flat, but you can upgrade to an electric bike.

Inclusions: Group bike tour, Use of bicycle and helmet, Local taxes

Exclusions: During a short break you can buy snacks if you like, Electric bike not included in standard price (but regular bike is included)

We make Wellington easy for you. On your private tour you will explore our inner city, historic buildings, our beautiful beaches and hills. Learn about our history, our people & our earthquakes from a passionate local. Enjoy flexibility, informed conversation, individual attention, personal space in our comfortable vehicle and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love. Why chose a uTours private tour: Travel only with your friends (maximum 10). Your tour will be personalised to reflect your interests, pace & time requirements. Your vehicle is cleaned thoroughly between tours. You will be met on time at an agreed location, usually your accommodation. We will communicate with you quickly and clearly. You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after. At the end of your tour, you will have a good sense of Wellington. Available as a shore excursion, based on your ship's schedule. uTours – where it's all about Wellington and all about you!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, We include cold drinks, coffee and locally made treats.

Exclusions: A minimum of two guests is required., Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day., Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.