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Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

4.533 reviewsWellington Cable Car

  • 2h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

A fun and informative introduction to Wellington. Meeting and leaving from the main entrance of the Wellington train station, a quick walk to the Parliament grounds will provide insight into New Zealand and Wellington politics. From here we'll take a walk atop the Wellington seismic fault line to the botanic gardens, these gardens marry the exotic with the native beautifully, and we shall garner an understanding of New Zealand's unique flora and fauna as we walk through some dense New Zealand bush. Reaching the top of the gardens, at the top of the cable car, we'll take in the beautiful view, point out some landmarks and generally orientate ourselves. From here we will walk through suburbs and places most tourists will never see, winding up on Cuba st, the heart of the city, for a quick refreshment. We will finish at the national Museum on the waterfront. Guests are guaranteed to come away from this tour with a better understanding of Wellington and New Zealand.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Local knowledge

Itinerary

  1. Meeting at the main entrance of the station, greeting, then passing through the neoclassical grandeur to a quick underpass, popping up near parliament grounds.

    10 min

  2. Here we will discuss New Zealand politics and culture and Wellington's relationship to it. The character of the surrounding architecture and the functions of these buildings will also feature.

    15 min

  3. Located on Tinakori road, premier house is the official residence of the New Zealand prime minster. The historical road sits atop the Wellington fault line leading us towards the botanical gardens.

    15 min

  4. We shall take a turn through the lush gardens, domains and bush populated by exotic and native flora & fauna, deftly married together. We'll discus the unique biodiversity in Wellington and New Zealand and its place in New Zealand society.

    30 min

  5. Making our way through the gardens to the top of the historic cable car. A beautiful vista presents an opportunity to orientate oneself and provide a general overview of the area.

    10 min

  6. Meandering through Wellington's unique suburbs, past precariously positioned houses and winding narrow streets. Winding up in the jewel of Wellington's recreational crown, Cuba st, stopping for a quick refreshment. Then down to the magnificent waterfront ending up at the national Museum, Te Papa Tongarewa

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Out the front entrance of the Wellington train station.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Greenbelt
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Wellington

  • Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 179 experiences we list in Wellington.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 179.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand's capital, a compact harbour city of steep hills, a waterfront museum, a cable car and a famously strong wind.

Wellington wraps around a deep harbour at the southern tip of the North Island, with hills rising steeply behind the waterfront and Cook Strait beyond the heads. It is the seat of government, and the Beehive, the executive wing of Parliament, stands among the other parliamentary buildings. Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum, sits on the waterfront. The wind is a local legend.

Top-ranked sights in Wellington: Mt. Victoria Lookout, Wellington Cable Car, Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa).

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