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Full Day Tour of Wellington

4.8(66)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 66 reviews7 hFree cancellationBy Xplor Tours
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About this activity

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)

What's included

  • ✓Cruise ship pick up
  • ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✓Small-group tour or private tour
  • ✓Driver/guide
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Live commentary on board
  • ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • ✓Transport by private vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

  • The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre Bus Stop located outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Steet is the alternative pick up point if you are not arriving off a Cruise Ship or your Hotel is outside of the CBD pick up zone.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field.
  • PICKUP LOCATION MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF BOOKING: Default pickup location Wellington iSite Visitor Centre, if you do not know your hotel at time of booking. You can amend your pickup when you know your hotel, if it is located in the CBD pickup area.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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