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3 hours 30 minutes
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Your opportunity to visit locations in Wellington that you simply couldn't make on foot. All accompanied by a local, educated driver who hopes to crack at least one funny joke throughout the journey!
We also stop along the way for photo opportunities all whilst experiencing Wellingtons infamous wind!
We'll start in the city but quickly make our way to the best views iat Mount Victoria lookout. Then we'll head out to the suburbs cruising through Lyall Bay beach & stopping at the Weta Cave (hop out). After we head back to the city you'll experience a ride on the Cable Car with more stunning views from the other side of the city. Then we'll check out the Lady Norwood Rose Garden & our Parliament grounds as the tour comes to a conclusion.
Packing LOADS of wellington in to a short space of time with hosts who care.
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
We hop out of the van on 3 or 4 occasions throughout the trip for photos & fresh air!
Wellington
COLLECT Our journey starts by safely collecting all of our guests & getting onboard our vehicle. If you are coming in by cruise ship, we will collect you directly from the port. You do not need to get on a shuttle bus or head to the city as we are accredited to collect you as you walk off the ship. If you are being collected from your hotel then please wait in reception or just outside where you can been seen by your friendly guide. Sit tight, sometimes traffic (or people) can delay our arrival. If you are being collected from the iSite then pop out to the tour bus stop just outside/beside the iSite. Keep an eye out for Ka Rawe signage on the vehicle & we'll see you soon!
Mount Victoria Lookout
What about this for a first stop! Check out the best vantage point in our beautiful city. Breathtaking 360 degree views of the central business district, the harbour & the ocean to the south. Stunnnnning! Legend has it that Wellington harbour, originally a land-locked lake, was home to two large and very active taniwha (sea monsters). One taniwha forged a passage to the open sea creating the entrance to the harbour. The second, named Whataitai, tried a different route, became stranded and died. It is believed that Tangi-te keo (Mt Victoria) was named after the soul of Whataitai. Probably the best photo opportunity on the tour, our guide/host would be delighted to be your personal photographer for the day. What a beautiful city!
Includes admission costs on Cable car ride
Bottled water
Lunch
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Pickup included
180 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
MariaRose B,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Nathan was wonderful. Highly recommend his tour to anyone visiting Wellington. His fun attitude, his knowledge of the city and his story telling of important events and people of Wellington allowed us to learn to appreciate and know the Kiwis and the Maori. Icing to the tour experience, we can now claim that a celebrity toured us - Nathan played "Orc" ( if you are a Lord of the Rings or Hobbit fan) Nathan is a gentle Orc.
Deb S,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
What an amazing way to get your bearings in Wellington and see all the must do sights with a very experienced, knowledgeable guide. Excellent hospitality and very professional but relaxed and fun
204gaylew2019,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful time with Nathan .He was full of knowledge and we laughed and talked




GayleWilliams,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our driver Nathan was amazing. Full of fascinating insights of Wellington. Would recommend this half day tour of Wellington and cable car
Stuart T,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
Has to be the best tour guide we have had, ticked off the big Wellington sights & very entertaining.
sueaU1247PG,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We would highly recommend this tour, our guide Nathan, was an amazing wealth of knowledge and a guienuely lovely guy. The experience gave us such a great insight into Wellington and a perfect way to get our baring. Do it, book now. Thanks heaps Nathan
Charles B,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
David, our driver/tour guide, was exceptional! He has lived there, just about all his life and knew all the history and everything about where we went and gave us a great running commentary during the whole tour. Highly recommend him.
Nicole W,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
Informative information of the places been seen and they made it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. It was well worth it.
Kim G,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
We loved the size of the vehicle and the smaller group of people! The half day tour was perfect and our guide David was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable about the area.
Tammy F,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
Beautiful views, great tour guide. Easy way to see the top sights of Wellington. Thanks again Sam! You did a great job! We appreciate it!
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