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- English
In addition to seeing all the best sights our city has to offer, this tour is also designed to learn & discover a little more about the maori people in addition to enjoying our beautiful city.
You'll be hosted by a local who also speaks maori language.
We'll head to Mount Victoria Lookout, Lyall Bay Beach, the Weta cave, Oriental Bay, the Cable car & parliament grounds are some of the places of interest that we visit.
We also take a guided tour around Te Papa visiting some of the maori taonga (treasures), you'll be welcomed in maori, you'll visit the exhibition of the Treaty of Waitangi & just maybe you'll get to experience a haka or poi throughout the course of the day.
Ka Rawe! (which means thats awesome!)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
** Cruise Ship passengers will be collected at the Port directly off the ship **
Those who have nominated the collection point, please go to 217 Wakefield Street & wait at the pick up point. Keep an eye out for Ka Rawe signs on cars or vans!
Itinerary
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1
PICK UP - we pick up our guests from a variety of locations in the city or from the port
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Head up to the best vantage point in the city, Mount Victoria Lookout. Best views ever & your guide will happily to take some photos for you! We also pause at the maori pou & talk about e rere to keo, the legend of 2 taniwha (sea serpents) who created the Wellington Harbour!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We take a leisurely drive around our spectacular coastline bypassing the airport on the way
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We stop & take a short walk to Oruaiti Reserve & relive a little piece of Wellington history here, commemorating the Wahine Disaster from 1968. Yet another spectacular viewing platform in Wellington right alongside the ceremonial waka
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
WETA CAVE - We take the time to check out the world renowned Weta Cave. Weta are international big hitters when it comes to movie special effects & costumes, they are closely associated with the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Check out the mini museum, their retail store & some restrooms if required. We'll be sure to take advantage of the photo opportunities here too!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Wellington's spectacular inner city beach! Did you know that it is "man made"? Check out the architecture of one of Wellingtons most desirable areas to live & hang out
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
To round out the morning, we’re off to the national museum called Te Papa where you’ll be guided on a 1 hour maori taonga (treasures) tour
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8
LUNCH - we'll find a suitable location to take a break for kai (food)
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We take a short walk around the stunning Wellington Waterfront & stop for a chat at the statue of Kupe, the legendary Polynesian explorer who, according to Māori oral history, was the first person to discover New Zealand
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Take a trip on the iconic Wellington Cable Car & enjoy another sweeping vista from the other side of the city. Stunning!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11
Check out the history of our very cool cable car service
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Situated on the edge of the Botanical Gardens, Wellington's Lady Norwood Rose Garden has won the 2015 World Federation of Rose Societies Garden of Excellence Award. 3200 roses showcasing 300 different varieties in 110 rose beds.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
Take a leisurely stroll around the Parliament grounds & check out the Beehive, where our country is run from!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
TREATY OF WAITANGI - we visit an exhibition containing New Zealand's founding document the Treaty of Waitangi. Learn a little about the history of this document, how it came to be & why it still remains topical & relevant to this day. This document is considered tapu (sacred) by the maori people so we're excited to share it with you
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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