Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour for small groups not exceeding 11 people. This signature experience showcases New Zealand's capital from its three most spectacular viewing points, offering unparalleled panoramas that capture the city's unique harbour setting between mountains and sea. Your knowledgeable Kiwi guide will reveal why Wellington has earned its reputation as New Zealand's most progressive and culturally vibrant city. Wellywood Experience: Explore Wellington's thriving film industry hub with coastal scenic drives and a fascinating walk through the Weta Cave, where movie magic happens under the direction of acclaimed Sir Richard Taylor. Wellington Cable Car Ride this iconic Wellington landmark for magnificent harbour views and access to the exquisite Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens.

Itinerary

1. Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins (10 min)
2. The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work. Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840 (5 min)
3. The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.
4. Painted ladies and other historic houses, such as those in the prominent Wellingtonian Streamline Moderne style, are constructed alongside and up into the hills that face the bay. (5 min)
5. A gentle climb up 30 steps for you to see Paradise and our capital city. (30 min)
6. Pop in for some photo opportunities with a few local cave trolls and see Peter Jackson's Weta cave. Paid tours are available at the reception. (20 min)
7. Drive around the coast and enjoy unparalleled views of the capital and take a few photos (15 min)
8. Head to the south coast and see the Te Kopahou visitor centre (15 min)
9. Head to the windy heavens and witness Wellington from the west and see one of over 60 wind turbines that helps make Wellington 90% self sufficient of electricity. (20 min)
10. Admission is included for a one way trip to the top of the Cable car and then access to the Cable car museum. (30 min) Admission included
11. Walk through the Rose gardens (20 min)
12. See where New Zealand law is drafted and take some photo's with King Dick (10 min)
13. return to base