Half Day Tour of Wellington
In Wellington
From
£57
pp
3h 20 mins · 4.7 (666)
Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington
Where your Wellington adventure begins …
Features include:
• Downtown entertainment area of Wellington
• Mt Victoria
• Rugged Coastline
• Weta Cave
• Southern Hemisphere’s largest roundabout
• War Memorial park
• Cable Car
• Lady Norwood Rose Gardens
• Southern Hemisphere’s largest wooden building
• Parliament Grounds
• Old St Paul’s Cathedral
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Transport by private vehicle
What's not included
- Drinks
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- You will see the front of the building
- You will see the building
- from this elevation of 197 metres above sea level you will get a 360 view of Wellington (15 min)
- See props used in some of the films Weta Studios have been involved in. There is a gift shop selling items the Studio has produced. This is also a bathroom stop. (15 min)
- See the most popular beach in the Wellington City area, on the side of the road are some of the most expensive real estate in Wellington
- Ride the cable car from downtown Wellington up to Kelburn. At the top there are views of the city and a cable car museum. (20 min) Admission included
- Roses, an Italian fountain, Begonia House, Café and Peace Flame in a rock from Hiroshima, American marine camp during WW 2
- 3 Parliament Buildings, The Library, Parliament House and the Beehive. (10 min)
- Old St Paul’s Cathedral – one of the world’s best examples of Gothic Revival architecture. An entry fee donation applies if you would like to visit inside. (10 min)
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
- 30 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- 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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pickup location which is the Wellington Cruise Ship Port: 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 3 hours 20 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.