Wellington Explorer Tour

The perfect way to fit Wellington into one day! In 2.5 hours you will explore the city center, see great views from Mount Victoria, drive through historic suburbs and along South Coast beaches. For the Lord of the Rings fans onboard, the 'get off the road' scene can be included. The sightseeing tour concludes with a stop at Botanical Gardens and a visit to the Wellington Cable Car.

Your small group tours ensure you receive personalized commentary from your enthusiastic guide. You can use the tour as an all day hop on hop off option to visit Te Papa Museum, Red Rocks Seal Walk, Wellington Zoo, Karori Wildlife Sanctuary and the Chocolate Fish Cafe. The Red Rocks walk (2 hours return) gets you to within meters of the seal colony of over 200 seals during winter. The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary is a world first inner city sanctuary for rare and endangered birds. Home to 70 odd kiwi and tuatara this is a gem of a place.

The Chocolate Fish Cafe has become famous for star spotting. Nestled on beautiful piece of Wellington coastline this is the perfect post walk relaxing place. You will receive a free map, timetable and discount card at start of tour.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

Select a month to view a calendar of availability and departure details.

Departure Point:

Tour departs from Wellington Visitor Center or the Wellington Cruise Termainal

Departure Time:

• 8:45am:Wellington Cruise Terminal
  
• 9:00am: Wellington Visitor Centre
• 11:30am: Wellington Visitor Centre
• 2:30pm:Wellington Visitor Centre

Return Details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure

Pricing information

Click the link below to check pricing & availability on your preferred travel date. Our pricing is constantly updated to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hop On Hop Off Tour
• Local guide
• Map, Timetable and Discount Card on Departure
• Informative commentary
• New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Meals and Drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Entrance fees

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Please advise if infant car seat required

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.