Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

4.9
(145 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara - the coolest little capital. Visit Wellington’s main highlights and some hidden gems, including 4 photo stops a ride on the Cable Car. A perfect overview of our wonderful city for those who want an insight into local life and options on how to write your own Wellington story.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025

What's Included

4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
Pick up directly from cruise ships
Cable Car ticket
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please select one when booking. If you don't know which is closest to your accommodation, please contact us for advice. Wellington Cruise Ship Port is only available for cruise ship passengers. Wellington Cruise Ship Port - 20-30mins before departure time [we will let you know before travel date] All other pick up locations will be collected up to 20mins before scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Drive past the national museum and learn about current exhibitions that you could visit during the rest of your time in Wellington

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Soak in the view from Wellington's Golden Sands beach

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Photo stop by the quirky Wellington sign, a homage to the Hollywood sign, before driving through Miramar and learning how the area became the home of New Zealand's film industry

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Photo stop at Wahine Memorial Park on Wellington's stunning South Coast. Enjoy majestical views of the entrance to Wellington Harbour, Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Cook Strait, and sometimes Kaikoura Ranges on the South Island

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Experience the novelty of driving beneath the Wellington Airport runway and watch as local surfers catch waves in the bay

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Photo stop at the famous Mt Victoria Lookout for spectacular views of the city and harbour

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive through the entertainment area of Courtenay Place before passing by the unique Bucket Fountain, one of Wellington's many unique sculptures. This is located on Cuba Street, which is the heart of Bohemian Wellington. Learn about what makes Wellington such a welcoming place

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Enjoy a complimentary ride on Wellington's Cable Car - New Zealand's only remaining funicular railway. The 5min ride to the summit will take you through light-filled tunnels to another great view of the city and the chance to pick up some Wellington souvenirs at the Cable Car mini-museum

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Keep your ears open for the sound of once critically endangered native birds that are now commonplace in our city thanks to various conservation efforts

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the unique Beehive building at NZ Parliament. An example of Brutalist architecture, this structure was voted one of the ugliest buildings in the world once upon a time!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Drive by the beautiful Old St Paul's Cathedral, arguably one of the finest examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture in the world

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 3 hour duration includes travel time between photo stops and points of interest
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025
Supplied by Wanderlust Tourism Group

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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