Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

Connect with a local - we offer authentic customised private day tours and shore excursions to give you a taste of kiwi life. Working together, we help you make the most of your time in Wellington.

Ideal if you have visited Wellington before or want to go a little further. Check out the beautiful long beaches & stunning rural locations of Wellington, the Kāpiti Coast and the Hutt Valley.
Sample the local food eg chocolate, fish & chips ice cream or craft beers.

Travel Smart – Convenient & timely pick up and drop off at the Port or your central accommodation is included.

Why choose us?
• Completely private and personalised.
• Cruisers, we've got your back, we get you back to your ship on time.
• Connect with a local – great chats, awesome guides & insider knowledge.
• Experience the best of Wellington & surrounds.
• Enjoy great views from our comfy vehicles.
• Help yourself to local refreshments from the chilly bin (cooler).
• We know where the toilets are :).


Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Porirua Harbour, Porirua 6006 New Zealand

Your itinerary will reflect your interests, time available and the weather. If there is something particular you have in mind, please let us know. We will stop for lunch along the way, location based around when hunger strikes.

Heading north, we drive around the visually beautiful & historically significant Porirua Harbour. For people interested in visual arts, we can stop at the Pātaka Art Museum to check out their current community & cultural exhibitions.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Queen Elizabeth Park, Mackays Crossing, SH 1, Paraparaumu 5034 New Zealand

Driving the Centennial Highway to the delightful seaside village of Paekākāriki, we check out the village & the beach. We can also visit QEII Park museum dedicated to the 15,000 US troops stationed there in WWII.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu 5036 New Zealand

For the car lovers out there - we can visit the Southern Hemisphere's premier privately owned automotive collection at Paraparaumu. Revisit your childhood with over 400 cars for viewing.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu New Zealand

Walk on the beach, enjoy close up views of Kapiti Island, check out the shops or lunch on fresh locally caught Fish and Chips.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, 610 Paekakariki Hill Road, Porirua 5381 New Zealand

Offering incredible views of the Kāpiti Coast, we will drive over the Paekākāriki Hill to the Hutt Valley. Along the way we will stop for photos, possibly meeting some eels at the historic Battle Hill Farm & visit the wetlands of Pāuatahanui.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Petone Foreshore, The Esplanade Petone, Wellington 6008 New Zealand

Our next leg is through the beautiful Hutt Valley to Petone Beach. Here you can choose to wander through the bush, explore the shops or visit the Settlers Museum at Petone Beach, where the first British settlers arrived in Wellington in 1840.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wellington Botanic Garden, 101 Glenmore Street, Wellington 6012 New Zealand

Returning to the city, we will drive along the Harbour’s edge on land raised in the massive 1855 earthquake. If time permits, we will finish off with a drive through historic Thorndon village & a visit to the Botanic Gardens, before dropping you at your preferred location.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 09:30 AM
Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We will get in touch once you have booked to organise and confirm your specific pick up location & time. Your tour, including your pick up and drop off, is totally customised to suit your timing (the booking system requires a start time, we chose 9.30 as that was frequently chosen).

Cruise Ship passengers are picked up directly from the Port and independent travellers are picked up from your centrally located accommodation. If you would like a pick up from somewhere else, please ask as we will usually be able to help.

Thank you, Suzee & Jo.


Ports

• CentrePort Wellington, Shed 39/2 Fryatt Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Snacks - Light refreshments and locally made treats included.
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Entry/Admission - Southward Car Museum

Not Included

• Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
• A minimum of 2 guests.
• Lunch - Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.

Facilities