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Half Day Tour of Wellington

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from US$79.19 per person

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Take the best Wellington tour
Come & see our great little capital
360 degree views from it's highest viewing spot on Mt Victoria
Dare to go back in time at the Cable Car Museum
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3 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington

Where your Wellington adventure begins …

Features include:
• Downtown entertainment area of Wellington
• Mt Victoria
• Rugged Coastline
• Weta Cave
• Southern Hemisphere’s largest roundabout
• War Memorial park
• Cable Car
• Lady Norwood Rose Gardens
• Southern Hemisphere’s largest wooden building
• Parliament Grounds
• Old St Paul’s Cathedral

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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A PICKUP LOCATION MUST BE GIVEN AT TIME OF BOOKING If you are unsure, please select 'i-SITE Bus Pickup Point' when booking. This can be amended later if required. DO NOT put 'I will select later'.******CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS WILL BE COLLECTED FROM THE PORT IN THE DESIGNATED PICKUP AREA, YOU DO NOT NEED TO GO IN TO THE CITY******Please select "Wellington Cruise Ship Port, Pipitea" option as your pickup location and enter your ship name in the additional booking details.Your pickup 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 pickup 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: Pickup times may differ from tour start times if there are multiple guest pickup locations. We will contact you in advance of your tour with your estimated pickup time if this is the case.

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Meeting point

Wakefield Street
Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Pass By)

You will see the front of the building
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Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery (Pass By)

You will see the building
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Mount Victoria

from this elevation of 197 metres above sea level you will get a 360 view of Wellington
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Weta Cave

See props used in some of the films Weta Studios have been involved in. There is a gift shop selling items the Studio has produced. This is also a bathroom stop.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

See the most popular beach in the Wellington City area, on the side of the road are some of the most expensive real estate in Wellington
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Wellington Cable Car

Ride the cable car from downtown Wellington up to Kelburn. At the top there are views of the city and a cable car museum.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lady Norwood Rose Garden (Pass By)

Roses, an Italian fountain, Begonia House, Café and Peace Flame in a rock from Hiroshima, American marine camp during WW 2
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New Zealand Parliament Buildings

3 Parliament Buildings, The Library, Parliament House and the Beehive.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Premier House (Pass By)

We will drive by the Prime Minister's Residence, Premier House, and in Tinakori Rd see a number of heritage homes the early settlers built.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pickup location which is the Wellington Cruise Ship Port: Aotea Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
  • Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should add their ship name in special requirements field.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Tour of Wellington?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Reviews

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609 reviews

Average 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 609 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Tour of Wellington?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Live commentary on board.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Half Day Tour of Wellington is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Tour of Wellington will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Driver/guide
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Cruise Ship Passenger bookings should select the following option as their pickup location which is the Wellington Cruise Ship Port: 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).

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