Wellington City Heights Customizable Private Day Tour
Get to know Wellington on a private guided day tour without the stress of driving its hilly terrain, or navigating the public bus system. Take in spectacular views from Mt. Victoria, the Wind Turbine, and the Cable Car top. See Oriental Bay's golden sands and colorful townhouses, explore the Rose Gardens, and visit Peter Jackson’s restored art-deco Roxy Cinema. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transportation for a seamless experience.
Highlights
- ✓Includes shopping and restaurant tips from your local guide
- ✓This day private tour is a great way to get your bearings in Wellington
- ✓Receive personalized attention on a private tour just for you
- ✓Learn more about New Zealand's capital than you would sightseeing alone
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.
- ✓Peter Jacksons restored art deco cinema with cafe . Go for lunch or going to the souvenir shop next door.
- ✓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
- ✓Sample your very first Kiwi meat pie
- ✓Sample some local craft beer and buy a roadie
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓return to base
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Full mobility access for portable scooters and wheel chairs
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet with a name board
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 Heights Customizable Private Day Tour
Get to know Wellington on a private guided day tour without the stress of driving its hilly terrain, or navigating the public bus system. Take in spectacular views from Mt. Victoria, the Wind Turbine, and the Cable Car top. See Oriental Bay's golden sands and colorful townhouses, explore the Rose Gardens, and visit Peter Jackson’s restored art-deco Roxy Cinema. Enjoy hotel pickup and private transportation for a seamless experience.
Highlights
- ✓Includes shopping and restaurant tips from your local guide
- ✓This day private tour is a great way to get your bearings in Wellington
- ✓Receive personalized attention on a private tour just for you
- ✓Learn more about New Zealand's capital than you would sightseeing alone
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.
- ✓Peter Jacksons restored art deco cinema with cafe . Go for lunch or going to the souvenir shop next door.
- ✓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
- ✓Sample your very first Kiwi meat pie
- ✓Sample some local craft beer and buy a roadie
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓return to base
What's included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Full mobility access for portable scooters and wheel chairs
What's not included
- ✓Alcoholic Beverages
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet with a name board
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.