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PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour

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Includes a 1 hour guided tour of Te Papa
One of many photo stops on tour
Mount Victoria lookout is a highlight!

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

During our tour, we provide opportunities to get out of the vehicle, stretch your legs & get some fresh air. Our friendly guides will even be your photographer for the day!

After collecting our guests in the city, we start the day on a high (excuse the pun) by heading up to the Mount Victoria lookout. From there we zip to Lyall Bay beach on the way to the Weta Cave where you'll hop out to visit the Weta store. After a break for lunch you get a ride on the Cable Car & after we collect you at the top, we head downtown to Parliament/Beehive & the Lady Norwood Rose Garden.

We may as well visit Old St Pauls church whilst we're there but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • 1 hour guided tour of Te Papa
  • Includes ticket for Cable Car Ride & cost of guided tour
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

For those being collected off a ship, we'll get you at the port. Do not head in to the sity.For collection from the iSite, head to the bus stop just outside the iSite & keep an eye out for our branded vans!For those being collected from a hotel, wait in reception or & we'll be there to get you

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Meeting point

Wakefield Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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

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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

Wellington

COLLECTOur journey starts by safely collecting all of our guests & getting onboard our vehicle.If you are coming in by cruise ship, we will collect you directly from the port. You do not need to get on a shuttle bus or head to the city as we are accredited to collect you as you walk off the ship.If you are being collected from your hotel then please wait in reception or just outside where you can been seen by your friendly guide. Sit tight, sometimes traffic (or people) can delay our arrival.If you are being collected from the iSite then pop out to the tour bus stop just outside/beside the iSite. Keep an eye out for Ka Rawe signage on the vehicle & we'll see you soon!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Victoria Lookout

What about this for a first stop!Check out the best vantage point in our beautiful city. Breathtaking 360 degree views of the central business district, the harbour & the ocean to the south. Stunnnnning!Legend has it that Wellington harbour, originally a land-locked lake, was home to two large and very active taniwha (sea monsters). One taniwha forged a passage to the open sea creating the entrance to the harbour. The second, named Whataitai, tried a different route, became stranded and died. It is believed that Tangi-te keo (Mt Victoria) was named after the soul of Whataitai.Probably the best photo opportunity on the tour, our guide/host would be delighted to be your personal photographer for the day.What a beautiful city!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lyall Bay

We head due south to our stunning coastline, passing through Lyall Bay as we go. Did you know that no matter where you are in Wellington, you are 3km (1.8 miles) from a beach? How lucky are we!?Lyall Bay is Wellingtons most popular surf beach & even has 2 surf live saving clubs. For those of you that might be fans of the royals, we'll even pass the cafe that Harry & Megan frequented when they were here in 2018.If we're lucky, we might even see one of the Ferries that travel from North Island to South Island, out in the strait.What a ripper of a place!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wahine Memorial

We continue around our stunning coastline where you can breath the fresh, salt air & marvel in the picturesque views. As we turn the corner & in a more sombre moment on the tour, we reflect on Wellingtons worst ever maritime disaster.The Wahine was battling unprecedented winds & many perished on this day the 10th April 1968. Our guides expertly point out what happened & where then bring this to life with some imagery of this event.A sad yet memorable event in New Zealand history.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington

WETA CAVEDon't be fooled into thinking we're here to see some New Zealand native insects up close......Whilst the Weta is a native new zealand cricket like insect, its also the name of a World famous Film & Special Effects company right here in little old Wellington!Arguably Weta is most famous for the incredible work of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, however their impact on the greater industry is much broader than that. Here at the Weta cave, you'll get to purchase some memorabilia, check out some of the items on show in the mini museum & you'll even have a photo opportunity with the Cave Trolls! At Ka Rawe, our guides make great photographers too.Once we leave the Weta Cave, we check out the Wellington sign on our travels, this is the one our friends from Hollywood copied!!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington

WELLYWOOD - we drive by some of our world class film & movie facilities, Stone Street Studios & Park Road Post Production
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay

We make our way back into the city around the bay & your guide will keep you informed as we go.We make it around to Oriental Bay known for being both a popular beach and an opulent centre of affluence in the city. Its a little bit pricey around here!.You'll get to see some amazing architecture & perhaps this will be the only "man made" beach you'll ever see in your lives!!? Check out Carter Fountain too.Originally named Duppa Bay after its original sole resident George Duppa, it was renamed to Oriental Bay after one of the first to bring settlers here to Wellington.Spectacular!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington

LUNCH BREAK - we'll find a suitable location for lunch as & when time permits
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Enjoy a guided tour & see the treasures housed at our National Museum Te Papa
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wellington Cable Car

One of the most iconic attractions in Wellington is our Cable car. Some of you might refer to it as a funicular. Take a short ride up to the suburb of Kelburn at a leisurely pace where you'll get to enjoy more spectacular views of Wellington on arrival.At the top of ride you'll be met by your guide (who will have dropped you off at t the bottom) & you'll also get to check out the Cable car museum whilst there. Souvenirs are available for purchase at the museum too.Your ride on the Cable Car is included in your tour price.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lady Norwood Rose Garden

Pretty!Part of the sweeping Wellington Botanical Gardens is the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. Did you know that in 2015, the Lady Norwood Rose Garden received the Garden of Excellence award from the World Federation of Rose Societies? Well you do now!Over 110 unique varieties of flowers reside here & when they are in full bloom (November - April), she's bloody pretty!We take a short stop, grab some fresh air & enjoy the visual delights that the Rose Garden offers.Beautiful.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Zealand Parliament

Welcome to the Parliament’s grounds, which are used regularly for many kinds of public gatherings. From the grounds you can admire Parliament’s buildings, the flags on the many flagpoles, the rose and camellia gardens, fine ironwork on the gates and lamp standards, and commemorative statues and plaques.Two New Zealand flags are flown every day on the forecourt, in front of Parliament House. Other flags may be flown between the New Zealand flags to mark special visits or occasions.The design of Parliament’s iron gates incorporates the initials of King George V, who was the monarch when the gates were made.There are several statues and plaques in Parliament’s grounds.The most prominent is a bronze statue of Richard John Seddon at the front of the main forecourt. Richard John Seddon was New Zealand’s longest serving Prime Minister. He was Prime Minister from 1893 to 1906.We also check out the Beehive, the name for the Executive Wing of New Zealand Parliament Buildings
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old St Paul's

Well this place is pretty serene......Old St Paul's (formerly St Paul's Pro-Cathedral) is a historic site, a city landmark (tourist attraction), and a wedding and event venue in the heart of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand.It is constructed in New Zealand native timbers & features stunning stained glass windows. The interior has been likened to the upturned hull of an Elizabethan galleon.A nice calming peaceful way to end a day out in Wellington that has been packed with goodness.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour?
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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?
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The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • 1 hour guided tour of Te Papa.
  • Includes ticket for Cable Car Ride & cost of guided tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE Full Day guided tour of Wellington including Te Papa Tour 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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  • Bottled water
  • 1 hour guided tour of Te Papa
  • Includes ticket for Cable Car Ride & cost of guided tour
  • Lunch

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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

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