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1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

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Overview

Available languages

English

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.

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

We hop out of the van on 3 or 4 occasions throughout the trip for photos & fresh air!

What To Expect

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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!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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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!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Includes admission costs on Cable car ride

Bottled water

Lunch

Pickup points

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Cancellation Policy

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

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1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

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Reviews

4.87

180 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Must tour with Nathan

    MariaRose B,May 26, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Best Tour Available

    Deb S,May 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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

  • Cruising with Nathan

    204gaylew2019,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time with Nathan .He was full of knowledge and we laughed and talked

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  • Cruising with Nathan

    GayleWilliams,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our driver Nathan was amazing. Full of fascinating insights of Wellington. Would recommend this half day tour of Wellington and cable car

  • Totally worth it.

    Stuart T,Apr 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Has to be the best tour guide we have had, ticked off the big Wellington sights & very entertaining.

  • Wonderful adventure

    sueaU1247PG,Apr 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    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

  • Half day tour of Wellington, New Zealand

    Charles B,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Informative information...

    Nicole W,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Informative information of the places been seen and they made it a comfortable and enjoyable experience. It was well worth it.

  • Great Half Day Excursion

    Kim G,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Great tour!

    Tammy F,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    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!

From NZ$125.00

4.87
(180 reviews)
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