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Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

9 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 9 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Wellington, New Zealand

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Overview

A 5 hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington. Tour highlights include spectacular views at the Mount Victoria Lookout, a scenic coastal drive from Oriental Parade around the Miramar Peninsula as well as a visit to the Weta Workshop Weta Cave with exclusive documentary viewing. Enjoy the views from the south Wellington Coast as far as Te Kopahou Reserve and Brooklyn Wind Turbine before a central city stops including the Cable Car and Old St Paul's Cathedral. Optional stops at Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Pukeahu National War Memorial are available if time allows. Lunch (a main and a drink) at a seaside cafe is included.

What's Included

  • Cruise ship terminal or hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Lunch (mains + a drink)
  • Private tour only. One group booking only permitted.
  • Gratuities
  • Does not include Weta Studio behind the scenes tours (unavailable due to tour time constraints)
  • Does not includes Wellington Cable Car tickets (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.

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What To Expect

Mount Victoria

Enjoy sweeping views of the city and harbour from the Mount Victoria Lookout
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

Drive the length of Oriental and Evans Bay Parades and check out the private cable cars accessing the houses along the ridge line.
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Weta Cave

Visit the Weta Cave retail and museum space associated with the Weta group of companies and check out some of their movie magic. Watch an exclusive behind the scenes documentary of the companies history (optional - if time and availability allows)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chocolate Fish Cafe

Enjoy a classic Kiwi lunch at this quintessential Wellington cafe. The cafe sits on the coast along the Shelly Bay scenic route and looks over Wellington Harbour. The building itself is the old mess hall from a decommissioned airforce base. The cafe specializes in locally caught and freshly prepared seafood dishes but caters to all dietary requirements. Mains and a drink are included in the tour.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Te Kopahou Visitor Centre

Learn about the local geography, history, flora and fauna as you gaze across the Cook Strait to the Kaikoura Ranges in the South Island.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Wind Turbine

Enjoy the amazing sights from this magnificent viewpoint high above the city of Wellington.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Cable Car

Take an optional ride up the Wellington Cable Car from Lambton Quay to Kelburn. The tour rejoins there with a views across the valley and visit to the Cable Car Museum
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lady Norwood Rose Garden

Take an optional walk through the Botanical Gardens to the Lady Norwood Rose Garden where the tour rejoins to explore the 108 different rose varieties
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old St Paul's

Wander around this spectacular cathedral from 1856 made from native hardwood timbers .
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scorching Bay (Pass By)

Take in the view across the white sand beach to the entrance of Wellington Harbour.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

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  • Cruise ship terminal or hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Lunch (mains + a drink)
  • Private tour only. One group booking only permitted.
  • Exclusive access to private vehicle with local driver/guide and live onboard commentary
  • Gratuities
  • Does not include Weta Studio behind the scenes tours (unavailable due to tour time constraints)
  • Does not includes Wellington Cable Car tickets (optional)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

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Cancellation Policy

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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