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A 5-hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington.
Discover the best of Wellington on this half-day tour featuring coastal scenery, iconic landmarks, and cultural highlights. Take in panoramic views from Mount Victoria Lookout, enjoy a scenic coastal drive along Oriental Parade and around the Miramar Peninsula, and visit the Wētā Cave with an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary screening.
Continue along the south Wellington coast, with sweeping views toward Te Kopahou Reserve and the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, before heading back into the city for stops at the Cable Car and Old St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Optional visits to the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Pukeahu National War Memorial may also be included, time permitting.
A seaside café lunch (main course and a drink) is included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.
Itinerary
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1
Enjoy sweeping views of the city and harbour from the Mount Victoria Lookout
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive the length of Oriental and Evans Bay Parades and check out the private cable cars accessing the houses along the ridge line.
Admission ticket free -
2
Visit the Weta Cave retail and museum space associated with the Weta group of companies and check out some of their movie magic. Watch an exclusive behind the scenes documentary of the companies history (optional - if time and availability allows)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy a classic Kiwi lunch at this quintessential Wellington cafe. The cafe sits on the coast along the Shelly Bay scenic route and looks over Wellington Harbour. The building itself is the old mess hall from a decommissioned airforce base. The cafe specializes in locally caught and freshly prepared seafood dishes but caters to all dietary requirements. Mains and a drink are included in the tour.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Learn about the local geography, history, flora and fauna as you gaze across the Cook Strait to the Kaikoura Ranges in the South Island.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Enjoy the amazing sights from this magnificent viewpoint high above the city of Wellington.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Take an optional ride up the Wellington Cable Car from Lambton Quay to Kelburn. The tour rejoins there with a views across the valley and visit to the Cable Car Museum
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
Take an optional walk through the Botanical Gardens to the Lady Norwood Rose Garden where the tour rejoins to explore the 108 different rose varieties
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Wander around this spectacular cathedral from 1856 made from native hardwood timbers .
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Take in the view across the white sand beach to the entrance of Wellington Harbour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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