Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Whether you’ve visited Wellington before, or are visiting the area for the first time, this private full-day tour can be customized to your interests. Avoid the busy tourist traps and experience the Wellington that the locals have come to love. Choose between the sandy beaches and striking coastline of the Kāpiti Coast or the natural beauty of the rainforest at Kaitoke Regional Park (Rivendell for Lord of the Rings fans). Some Wellington City highlights can also be included.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day private tour of Wellington and surrounding areas
- ✓Fully customizable to your group, perfect for friends and family groups
- ✓Your guide is a friendly local with insider knowledge
- ✓Comfortable and spacious environmentally friendly vehicles
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓An option for the car lovers out there - we can visit the Southern Hemisphere's premier privately owned automotive collection at Paraparaumu, with over 400 cars for viewing.
- ✓Walk on the beach, enjoy close up views of Kapiti Island, check out the shops or lunch on fresh locally caught Fish and Chips.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Pick up and drop off at the Port, the airport or your centrally located accommodation.
- ✓Snacks
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
- ✓A minimum of 2 guests.
- ✓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.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please let us know your preferred pick-up location eg the Port, the Airport or your accommodation. Cruise Ship passengers: Port pick up and drop off is included. We will adjust our timing to meet your ship’s timetable, if needed. Independent travellers: We pick you up from your centrally located accommodation. If you would like a pick up from somewhere else, please ask. Our online booking system has a suggested start time of 9.30am. We confirm your pick up details before you travel. Afternoon tours are available. Thank you, Suzee & Jo
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 Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Whether you’ve visited Wellington before, or are visiting the area for the first time, this private full-day tour can be customized to your interests. Avoid the busy tourist traps and experience the Wellington that the locals have come to love. Choose between the sandy beaches and striking coastline of the Kāpiti Coast or the natural beauty of the rainforest at Kaitoke Regional Park (Rivendell for Lord of the Rings fans). Some Wellington City highlights can also be included.
Highlights
- ✓Full-day private tour of Wellington and surrounding areas
- ✓Fully customizable to your group, perfect for friends and family groups
- ✓Your guide is a friendly local with insider knowledge
- ✓Comfortable and spacious environmentally friendly vehicles
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓An option for the car lovers out there - we can visit the Southern Hemisphere's premier privately owned automotive collection at Paraparaumu, with over 400 cars for viewing.
- ✓Walk on the beach, enjoy close up views of Kapiti Island, check out the shops or lunch on fresh locally caught Fish and Chips.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Private transportation
- ✓Pick up and drop off at the Port, the airport or your centrally located accommodation.
- ✓Snacks
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included
- ✓Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
- ✓A minimum of 2 guests.
- ✓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.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please let us know your preferred pick-up location eg the Port, the Airport or your accommodation. Cruise Ship passengers: Port pick up and drop off is included. We will adjust our timing to meet your ship’s timetable, if needed. Independent travellers: We pick you up from your centrally located accommodation. If you would like a pick up from somewhere else, please ask. Our online booking system has a suggested start time of 9.30am. We confirm your pick up details before you travel. Afternoon tours are available. Thank you, Suzee & Jo
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.