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Discover Wellington’s unique blend of colonial charm, political power, and waterfront energy on this immersive self-guided walking tour. Perfect for history lovers and culture seekers, it lets you explore New Zealand’s lively capital at your own pace.
Starting at Wellington Station, your GPS-enabled tour guides you offline through Parliament grounds, Gothic churches, historic pubs, and the bustling shops of Lambton Quay, ending at Oriental Bay’s golden sands.
Along the way, see the famous Beehive, the Old Bank Arcade, statues of Katherine Mansfield and Kupe, and New Zealand’s oldest pub. With 14 key highlights and 23 extra stops, you’ll spend 3–4 hours uncovering stories, architecture, and landmarks that bring Wellington’s heritage to life.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Tour will begin in front of Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Wellington Station
The Tour ends at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, which is our last stop.
Itinerary
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1
NZ's oldest pub! Built 1840 by Scotsman William Couper. Survived fire, centuries of stories. Te Rauparaha drank here, Katherine Mansfield wrote about it.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Gothic Revival masterpiece built from native timbers—kauri, rimu, totara, matai. Glows with warm golden hues. Reverend Thatcher's 1866 design perfection.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Striking diplomatic building with glass canopy, metallic elements, and proud Lion Capital of Ashoka—representing vital India-New Zealand relations.
Admission ticket free -
3
Salmon-pink concrete walls soften this massive Anglican cathedral. Built 1954-1998, features Mughal details and stunning Māori-patterned stained glass.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Victorian Gothic gem with ironwork, turrets, finials. Mount Cook bricks bear convict arrows. John Ballance statue honors Liberal Party founder.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Bronze lions guard sacred memorial. Pegasus sculpture symbolizes peace rising above war. Unveiled 1931, heart of Anzac Day services since.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Virginia King's 3.3m steel tribute to Katherine Mansfield. Laser-cut with writer's words, glows at night. Cultural milestone celebrating women's literature.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Bronze John Plimmer with dog honors Wellington's founding merchant. Gertrude ship marker and Plimmer's Oak tell colonial courage tales.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Shoe magnate Robert Hannah's Edwardian Italianate statement (1904-1905). Timber treasure with ballroom rooms, fairy-tale garden setting.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Clere's 1922 concrete Gothic masterpiece from fire ashes. Cream towers, rose window. "SUB MARIÆ NOMINE" entrance—Wellington's Catholic heart.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10
Seven 11m steel poles spiral skyward—Fibonacci/koru designs. 21 blue neon ribbons glow at night. Red phone booths add nostalgic charm.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Wellington café culture buzzes! Harbor breezes meet coffee aromas. Watch South Island ferries from blue-grey wharf buildings—perfect people-watching.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Three white forms capture albatross grace. Cascading water celebrates sea-hills connection. Sparked Wellington Sculpture Trust, poet Hone Tuwhare unveiling.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Legendary explorer Kupe points toward destiny. Māori carving motifs honor indigenous storytelling. Bronze masterpiece celebrates Wellington's foundation discovery.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Nicholls' 2000 bronze embraces Wellington wind. "Naked Man" symbolizes freedom, nature connection. Art, humor, nature colliding beautifully.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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