Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
Overview
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6 hours
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During our tour, we provide opportunities to get out of the vehicle, stretch your legs & get some fresh air. Our friendly guides will even be your photographer for the day!
After collecting our guests in the city, we start the day on a high (excuse the pun) by heading up to the Mount Victoria lookout. From there we zip to Lyall Bay beach on the way to the Weta Cave where you'll hop out to visit the Weta store. After a break for lunch you get a ride on the Cable Car & after we collect you at the top, we head downtown to Parliament/Beehive & the Lady Norwood Rose Garden.
We may as well visit Old St Pauls church whilst we're there but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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!
What‘s Included
Includes ticket for Cable Car Ride & cost of guided tour
Lunch
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Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
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Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Fantastic Tour
Gloria w,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic!!! Our tour guide was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We saw almost all the important stops. We also had ice cream which was very good.
Very good itenary covered...
Philip S,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good itenary covered a wealth of sites around wellington area Not rushed Dave was very helpful -Timings were excellent which allowed for an informative and enjoyable trip.The museum was very informative .slight issue the microphone could have been clearer
Fantastic Overview of Wellington, Fabulous guide, totally recommend!! Thanks Dave!
suewN749TQ,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best day in Wellington! Our guide Dave was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw EVERYTHING! Great small group tour!
Tour guide was extremely...
Susan B,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and resides in the area. Was able to give us a guided speaking g tour of all the history and sights as she drove to each destination. We loved our guide and the overall tour.
Awesome- Top highlights of Wellington
ushmavasant,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lorraine our tour guide made our Wellington experience absolutely awesome ( Ka Rawa). Her in depth knowledge -Geographical, Historical Cultural knowledge about Wellington was commendable . Her flare of sharing the information was very interesting. She was well informed about Peter Jackson’s films and although I was not a fan about his films now I will watch those films .She was very organised and made our experience 100% memorable.
Lovely tour of Wellington...
David T,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely tour of Wellington with Lenoir. Very informative and caring. Would book this tour again in a heartbeat.
Excellent tour
Shannon T,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our ship docked several hours late so our tour time was adjusted to suit the ship. Excellent day with Davis as our guide. The guided tour with AJ of Te Papa Museum was fascinating. The meat and cheese pie in the Museum Cafe was scrumptious! We covered a lot of ground and got beautiful pictures to remember the day.
Job Well Done
Travel08645437929,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David Howard is an outstanding tour guide. He was friendly, professional, and provided a wealth of information. We would definitely consider another one of his tours should we return to New Zealand.
Tour Guide David Howard...
Garry H,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour Guide David Howard was friendly, professional, and provided a wealth of information about his hometown.
David is awesome!
Sara S,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed how we got to visit the museum and there were many opportunities for photos. Some parts were very historical when it came to facts and during a long van ride could cause drowsiness but if that is your thing it is quite nice. David is awesome and we are glad to see Wellington.
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