Wellington Shore Excursion City Sightseeing Tour

4.4
(117 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Wellington Cruise Port Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure point

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The tour proceeds up Mt Victoria where a stop from a viewing platform will provide you with speculator views of the harbour and city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Locally known as The Beehive

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Then we drive pass the lovely Botanic Gardens and drive through the Lady Norwood Rose Garden,

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The takes in the historic Premier House home of New Zealand's Prime Minster

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Rating

4.4 Based on 117 117 reviews
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