Take in the sights of Wellington while your cruise ship is in port, and discover one of the world’s most charming capital cities. See where New Zealand’s political leaders rule the country, and visit Parliament Buildings, Premier House and other architectural landmarks. Take in views of Wellington from above on a visit to the summit of Mt Victoria, and have the option to take a ride on Wellington’s iconic cable car. A sightseeing tour of Wellington would not be complete without visiting Wellington's Botanical Gardens and the famous Lady Norwood Rose Gardens.
Departure Point: Wellington Cruise Port Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point
The tour proceeds up Mt Victoria where a stop from a viewing platform will provide you with speculator views of the harbour and city.
Locally known as The Beehive
drive to Lyall Bay beach, pass Wellington airport and see some of the rugged coast line. On a clear day you may see some spectacular views of the South Island. We pass Barrett’s Reef, where on 10 April 1968 the roll on/roll off ferry Wahine hit the reef and capsized near Seatoun (just a short distance from the shoreline) during a hurricane resulting in 52 lives being lost.
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.
Then we drive pass the lovely Botanic Gardens and drive through the Lady Norwood Rose Garden,
The takes in the historic Premier House home of New Zealand's Prime Minster
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