Wellington City Views Small-Group Half-Day Shore Excursion
Built on hilly terrain, Wellington has many viewpoints from where you can take in the city views and natural vistas. On this half-day small-group shore excursion, explore the city while heading to three different viewpoints, along the way learning about the city’s filming heritage, local history, and political significance. Visit the special-effects Weta Cave with included entrance, ride the Wellington Cable Car, and enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.
Highlights
- ✓Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour
- ✓Ideal for photography lovers with several view points visited
- ✓Includes a visit to the New Zealand Parliament grounds
- ✓Admission and photos at the Weta Cave with cave trolls included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins
- ✓The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work. Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840
- ✓The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.
- ✓Painted ladies and other historic houses, such as those in the prominent Wellingtonian Streamline Moderne style, are constructed alongside and up into the hills that face the bay.
- ✓A gentle climb up 30 steps for you to see Paradise and our capital city.
- ✓Pop in for some photo opportunities with a few local cave trolls and see Peter Jackson's Weta cave. Paid tours are available at the reception.
- ✓Drive around the coast and enjoy unparalleled views of the capital and take a few photos
- ✓Head to the south coast and see the Te Kopahou visitor centre
- ✓Head to the windy heavens and witness Wellington from the west and see one of over 60 wind turbines that helps make Wellington 90% self sufficient of electricity.
- ✓Admission is included for a one way trip to the top of the Cable car and then access to the Cable car museum.
- ✓Walk through the Rose gardens
- ✓See where New Zealand law is drafted and take some photo's with King Dick
- ✓return to base
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Water bottles 500ml
- ✓Jump the line at the Wellington Cable car one way trip
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Driver will be where the ships dock. Failing this the driver will be at the Old parliament building opposite the shuttle stop
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Wellington City Views Small-Group Half-Day Shore Excursion
Built on hilly terrain, Wellington has many viewpoints from where you can take in the city views and natural vistas. On this half-day small-group shore excursion, explore the city while heading to three different viewpoints, along the way learning about the city’s filming heritage, local history, and political significance. Visit the special-effects Weta Cave with included entrance, ride the Wellington Cable Car, and enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience.
Highlights
- ✓Receive personalized attention on an intimate small-group tour
- ✓Ideal for photography lovers with several view points visited
- ✓Includes a visit to the New Zealand Parliament grounds
- ✓Admission and photos at the Weta Cave with cave trolls included
What you'll see & do
- ✓Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins
- ✓The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work. Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840
- ✓The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.
- ✓Painted ladies and other historic houses, such as those in the prominent Wellingtonian Streamline Moderne style, are constructed alongside and up into the hills that face the bay.
- ✓A gentle climb up 30 steps for you to see Paradise and our capital city.
- ✓Pop in for some photo opportunities with a few local cave trolls and see Peter Jackson's Weta cave. Paid tours are available at the reception.
- ✓Drive around the coast and enjoy unparalleled views of the capital and take a few photos
- ✓Head to the south coast and see the Te Kopahou visitor centre
- ✓Head to the windy heavens and witness Wellington from the west and see one of over 60 wind turbines that helps make Wellington 90% self sufficient of electricity.
- ✓Admission is included for a one way trip to the top of the Cable car and then access to the Cable car museum.
- ✓Walk through the Rose gardens
- ✓See where New Zealand law is drafted and take some photo's with King Dick
- ✓return to base
What's included
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Water bottles 500ml
- ✓Jump the line at the Wellington Cable car one way trip
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Driver will be where the ships dock. Failing this the driver will be at the Old parliament building opposite the shuttle stop
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.