Full Day Tour of Wellington
In Wellington
From
£137
pp
6h 27 mins · 4.8 (65)
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 (cost not included), 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 (cost not included)
• Weta Cave Tour or Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary (tours are with a guide)
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Cruise ship pick up
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour or private tour
- Driver/guide
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
- LUNCH
Itinerary
- You will see the front of the building
- An amazing 360 degree view of Wellington City (10 min)
- Your guide will lead you across the elevated Tree Top Walkway, 20 metres above the forest floor, offering a bird’s-eye view of towering rimu and tawa trees. Keep an eye out for native birds flitting through the canopy as you walk through this peaceful, untouched corner of Wellington. (30 min)
- Guests will ride the iconic Wellington cable car (which first carried passengers in 1902). After you have travelled to the top in the cable car and visited the quaint museum at that end, you will have more breath-taking panoramic views of the harbour and city. (20 min) Admission included
- Guests take an easy stroll through the lovely Botanic Gardens (15 min)
- Guests may have a wonder around the beautiful Lady Norwood Rose Garden (10 min)
- Visit the Parliament Buildings and learn a bit of history of the area (10 min)
- Old St Paul’s Cathedral – one of the world’s best examples of Gothic Revival architecture. A 10-minute stop, where guests have to opportunity to visit inside this historical cathedral. (10 min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.
End point
The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Xplor Tours
- Max group size
- 18 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–11
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pick up location which is the Port: 151 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
- Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field.
- PICKUP LOCATION MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF BOOKING: Default pickup location Wellington iSite Visitor Centre, if you do not know your hotel at time of booking. You can amend your pickup when you know your hotel, if it is located in the CBD pickup area.
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 6 hours 27 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.