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Exclusive Wellington Sightseeing Private Tour

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5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

We offer a private sightseeing tour with our knowledgeable and experienced guides. We drive you in our luxury vehicles. Wellington is an awesome city to explore panoramic view from Mount Victoria, Sir Peter Jackson's Weta Cave, Historic old St Paul, Iconic Cabel Car, painted Ladies and other historic houses in Oriental bay.

Enjoy Pickup and drop-off from Hotel, Airport or CruiseShip.
Private transportation in Luxury vehicles bottle of water included.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup/Dropoff
  • Air conditioned Luxury Vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

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111 Wakefield Street
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (pass by)

Te Papa is New Zealand's National Museum Opened in February 1998. Approximately $300,000,000 worth treasure within this building
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Port Clyde (pass by)

Clyde Quay Apartments was overseas terminal from 1907-2012. These apartments were opened in 2014, apartments were costed from $1.5m to $3.5m
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Oriental Bay (pass by)

Wellingtons Most Popular beach built from ship ballast sand bought over from England, further developed by Wellington city council bringing golden sand from Golden Bay.Originally named Duppa because of its sole resident of Mr Duppa renamed it Oriental bay after the ship The Oriental that arrived in Wellington on in 1840. The Area was originally farmland and used as a quarantine with a nurse and tent on the beach and by whalers which resulted in a pungent odour from the boiled whale blubberssettlements of the area started in the 1880s and was expanded with development of public amenities in the early 1900s such as the "Te Aro Baths " and "The Band Rothunda" in 1918
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Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria Provides stunning 360degree views of wellington City, the harbour and the ocean to the south.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zephyrometer (pass by)

The dynamic mast-like structure graphically marks out the strength and direction of the prevailing wind with an elegant swaying motion. The shape, construction and movements of the sculpture are beautifully reflective of the site adjacent to the Evans Bay Marina.
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The Roxy Cinema

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s movie-making capital, Miramar, Wellington, this gorgeous art deco cinema theatre, multi-arts venue and restaurant, is one of the city’s leading attractions.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Weta Cave

Wētā Cave in Wellington and mini-museum, is FREE. Incredible artefacts from the world of film – The Wētā Cave boasts a range of high-end sculptures, prop replicas, art prints and apparel designed by Weta Workshop artists. Miniature props showcase - a mini-museum displaying Wētā Workshop artefacts from films
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shelly Bay

Drive around the coast and enjoy exceptional views of the capital and take a few photos
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Rocks Reserve

This unusual rock formation was created when an outcrop of ancient volcanic pillow lava was embedded in younger greywacke, along with red and green siltstone. The Red Rocks Scientific Reserve was created in 1972 after growing public concern about quarrying in the area. On Sundays, the gate is closed and the route is only open for walkers and mountain bikers.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Wind Turbine

You can see 4 or 5, but over the hill there are approximately 60+ wind turbines in total The single one in Brooklyn hill generates enough electricity for 100 houses.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Cable Car

The Wellington Cable Car is widely recognised as a symbol of Wellington.The Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway in Wellington, New Zealand, between Lambton Quay, the main shopping street, and Kelburn, a suburb in the hills overlooking the central city, rising 120 m (394 ft) over a length of 612 m (2,008 ft).
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wellington Botanic Garden (pass by)

The Wellington Botanic Garden in Wellington, New Zealand, covers 25 hectares of land on the side of the hill between Thorndon and Kelburn, near central Wellington.
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New Zealand Parliament

New Zealand parliaments three BuildingsLIBRARY Built in 1899, it is the oldest of the parliamentary buildingPARLIAMENT HOUSE The main building of the complex is Parliament House contains the debating chamber, speakers' office, visitors centre and commitee rooms.BEEHIVE (THE EXECUTIVE WING) Opened in 1977, the building is ten stories and 72 metres hight.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old St Paul's

Wellingtons famous Old St Pauls first opened its door in 1866 constructed entirely of native timbers, the former Anglican cathedral is one of the finest examples of wooden Gothic revival architecture in the world.Today Old St Pauls is one of the Newzealand's iconic heritage building and popular venue for wedding and special celebrations. No longer parish church but still consecrated, Old Paul's remains a place of spiritual significance for many and welcoming place for all.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Exclusive Wellington Sightseeing 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). 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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  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operated by a business

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