Wellington Heritage Explorer

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
Transport: Comfortable tour van or minibus
Audience: First-time visitors, history & culture enthusiasts

Wellington’s political, cultural, and historical landmarks, complemented by a scenic cable car ride and a historic pub lunch.

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Wellington Cable Car & take in the panoramic city views.

Old St Pauls - discover this 1866 Gothic Revival wooden cathedral with intricate timberwork and stunning stained-glass windows.

Be taken on a tour of the Wellington Museum, which occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on the waterfront. Voted in 2013 as one of the world's 50 best museums.

Experience a 15 minute tour at The Thistle Inn - learn about its historic significance, including the connection to Māori chief Te Rauparaha. Enjoy a delicious lunch at New Zealand’s oldest surviving pub (est. 1840).

Mount Victoria lookout: Photo opportunities aplenty while we take in the amazing views of Wellington city, and its harbour.

What's Included

Cable Car
Wellington Museum
Old St Pauls
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop

Meeting and pickup

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

Minibus will be signwritten with either RoveXperience, or Rove Rentals

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    • Scenic ride on the Wellington Cable Car (One way). Explore the Cable Car Museum and enjoy panoramic city views. • Collection from the top of the cable-car, from by the museum. • Drive through the botanical gardens to your next stop Photo opportunity: View over Wellington’s cityscape and harbour.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    • Discover this 1866 Gothic Revival wooden cathedral with its intricate timberwork and stunning stained-glass windows. • Learn about its history and significance in Wellington’s heritage. Photo opportunity: Interior and exterior of the cathedral.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    NZ’s political system, laws, & history. • Wellington Museum occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on the waterfront of Wellington Harbour. • In 2013, it was voted by The Times as one of the world's 50 best museums. • Be taken on a tour through the museum and learn about Wellington & NZ history. Photo opportunity: Interior and exterior of The Bondstore building

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Return to your Ship or Pickup/dropoff point via the Mount Victoria lookout, where we will stop for some final photo opportunities while we take in the amazing views of Wellington harbour, and the CBD.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by RoveXperience

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Seasonal
Small 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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