Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Comprehensive yet personal: In just half a day, we capture the very best of Wellington — from the panoramic views atop Mount Victoria to the movie magic of Weta Cave, the rugged South Coast, and the serene Botanic Gardens. It’s the perfect balance of must-sees and hidden gems. Locally guided experience: Our passionate local driver guides share authentic stories, film trivia, and personal insights you won’t find in any guidebook. Small-group comfort: With a maximum of 11 guests per vehicle, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, flexible, and interactive experience. Seamless and scenic: Every stop has been thoughtfully chosen to showcase Wellington’s diverse beauty — from city skyline views to wild coastline, from coffee culture to creative artistry.
Inclusions
What's included
- Cruise ship terminal or hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Exclusive access to private vehicle with local driver/guide and live onboard commentary
- Lunch (mains + a drink)
- Private tour only. One group booking only permitted.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Does not include Weta Studio behind the scenes tours (unavailable due to tour time constraints)
- Does not includes Wellington Cable Car tickets (optional one-way ride)
- Old St. Paul’s Cathedral (optional entry at guests’ own expense)
Itinerary
Enjoy sweeping views of the city and harbour from the Mount Victoria Lookout
Drive the length of Oriental and Evans Bay Parades and check out the private cable cars accessing the houses along the ridge line.
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)
Enjoy a classic Kiwi lunch at a local café renowned for its freshly prepared, locally caught seafood. The menu also caters to all dietary preferences. Your meal includes a main course and a drink.
Learn about the local geography, history, flora and fauna as you gaze across the Cook Strait to the Kaikoura Ranges in the South Island.
Enjoy the amazing sights from this magnificent viewpoint high above the city of Wellington.
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
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
The final stop is Old St. Paul’s Cathedral (optional entry at guests’ own expense, $5 NZD per person), where you can explore this native hardwood timber cathedral, built in 1866, and admire its magnificent stained glass windows.
Take in the view across the white sand beach to the entrance of Wellington Harbour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 10 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Zozo Travel - Tours of Wellington. Scenic, Winery, Brewery and Foodie Tours
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Wellington
- Its from-price is 22% below the median of the 18 city tours we list in Wellington.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 18.
- 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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