Full Day Tour of Wellington

Wellington Full Day Tour

A fully escorted tour showcasing all of the best highlights of Wellington city and some of its outer suburbs.  Among visiting iconic landmarks, the tour will also include a cafe lunch beside the sea (cost not included), and the choice of taking either a guided tour of the Weta Workshop Studios, or for the nature lovers, a guided tour of our renowned wildlife sanctuary Zealandia. 

Features include:
• Mt Victoria lookout (360 views of Wellington)
• Ride on Iconic Wellington Cable Car
• Parliament Buildings (Beehive)
• Old St Paul's Cathedral
• Lady Norwood Rose Garden
• Rocky coastline
• Wahine Memorial
• Drive through downtown Wellington
• Lunch at a seaside cafe (cost not included)
• Weta Cave Tour or Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary (tours are with a guide)

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand

An amazing 360 degree view of Wellington City

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Weta Workshop, Corner of Camperdown Rd & Weka St Miramar, Wellington 6022 New Zealand

At the Weta Workshop in Miramar you watch a short behind-the-scenes documentary that details the history of the Weta Workshop company, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour (entry included in your tour price) where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably meet artists at work making props.

At the Weta Cave you will be given the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s three Trolls, and characters from other movies that Weta has been involved in. We will arrange for you to act and pose (photo shoot) with the trolls and other props. This is fun and enjoyed by everyone.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stop At: Wellington Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011 New Zealand

Guests will ride the iconic Wellington cable car (which first carried passengers in 1902).

After you have travelled to the top in the cable car and visited the quaint museum at that end, you will have more breath-taking panoramic views of the harbour and city.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Guests take an easy stroll through the lovely Botanic Gardens

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lady Norwood Rose Garden, 101 Glenmore Street, Wellington 6012 New Zealand

Guests may have a wonder around the beautiful Lady Norwood Rose Garden

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: New Zealand Parliament, Molesworth Street Corner Molesworth Street and Lambton Quay, Wellington 6160 New Zealand

Visit the Parliament Buildings and learn a bit of history of the area

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Old St Paul's, 34 Mulgrave St Thorndon, Wellington 6011 New Zealand

Guests visit Old St Pauls one of the world’s best examples of Gothic Revival architecture and where in the WW2 the American marines attended masses.

Duration: 10 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pick up location which is the Port: 151 Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 387 To 420 Minutes
Start location: Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
******CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PORT IN THE DESIGNATED PICK UP AREA, YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IN TO THE CITY******

Please select "Toll Aotea Quay" option as your pick up location and enter your ship name in the additional booking details.

Your pick-up time will be 45 minutes after the ship has docked (even if your ship has been delayed or arrives early) with 8.45am being the earliest pick-up time. For the convenience of other guests, please ensure you arrive at the tour area promptly as the tour may not wait for you. Look out for the Xplor Tours guides who will greet you.

NON-CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS:
Pick up times may differ from tour start times if there are multiple guest pick-up locations. We will contact you in advance of your tour with your estimated pick-up time if this is the case.

Ports

• Toll, Aotea 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

• Driver/guide
• Live commentary on board
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Cruise ship pick up
• Small-group tour or private tour
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Transport by private vehicle
• Entry/Admission - Weta Workshop
• Entry/Admission - Wellington Cable Car
• Entry/Admission - Old St Paul's

Not Included

• Lunch

Facilities