Private Tour
Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour
Overview
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5 hours
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A 5-hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington.
Discover the best of Wellington on this half-day tour featuring coastal scenery, iconic landmarks, and cultural highlights. Take in panoramic views from Mount Victoria Lookout, enjoy a scenic coastal drive along Oriental Parade and around the Miramar Peninsula, and visit the Wētā Cave with an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary screening.
Continue along the south Wellington coast, with sweeping views toward Te Kopahou Reserve and the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, before heading back into the city for stops at the Cable Car and Old St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Optional visits to the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Pukeahu National War Memorial may also be included, time permitting.
A seaside café lunch (main course and a drink) is included.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Cruise ship terminal or hotel pickup and drop-off service
Exclusive access to private vehicle with local driver/guide and live onboard commentary
Lunch (mains + a drink)
Private tour only. One group booking only permitted.
Gratuities
Does not include Weta Studio behind the scenes tours (unavailable due to tour time constraints)
Does not includes Wellington Cable Car tickets (optional one-way ride)
Old St. Paul’s Cathedral (optional entry at guests’ own expense)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Mount Victoria
Enjoy sweeping views of the city and harbour from the Mount Victoria Lookout
Oriental Bay
Drive the length of Oriental and Evans Bay Parades and check out the private cable cars accessing the houses along the ridge line.
Options
Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Athena, named after a Greek goddess, lived up to the myths. Great guide.
Debi T,
Jan 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful adventure by a remarkable guide. Athena was engaging, entertaining, and a delight to be with. One of the best guides we have ever had. Highly recommend her!
All around great sites of Wellington
Susan T,
Mar 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00What a wonderful day with Phil. It was so easy to walk off the ship and get picked up. The multitude of sites he covered on our 5 hour tour was amazing. There were so many picture perfect stops. The lunch provided at Chocolate Fish was great. He was an excellent driver and always felt safe as well as very informative with his knowledge. Thanks Phil!!
Perfect Wellington tour!
Michael K,
Feb 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00Gary was an outstanding guide and helped make our tour special. Great overview of Wellington with a fantastic lunch! Highly recommend!!
The best tour company in Wellington
Brittney W,
Nov 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00Phil was an awesome tour guide…friendly, knowledgeable, with a comfortable vehicle with the car seat and booster seats set up ahead of time. We had a great lunch and saw so many beautiful areas around Wellington. Don’t hesitate to book this tour, everyone in our group enjoyed it and hope to come back again.
The best of the best
James D,
Apr 6, 2023
- Viator
5.00We had guide Aaron and in the comfort of his car we had a most enjoyable and informative tour ever. There was a question he couldn’t answer. The lunch at the Loose Goose hit the spot. Thanks so much. One of the best cruise tours ever
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