Wellington: all 13 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore Wellington at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Te Papa Museum, Wellington Cable Car, Botanic Garden, Zealandia Ecosanctuary,...

Explore Wellington at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Te Papa Museum, Wellington Cable Car, Botanic Garden, Zealandia Ecosanctuary,...

Explore Wellington at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Te Papa Museum, Wellington Cable Car, Botanic Garden, Zealandia Ecosanctuary,...

Explore Wellington at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your driver/guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Te Papa Museum, Wellington Cable Car, Botanic Garden, Zealandia Ecosanctuary,...

Discover the charm and flavour of New Zealand’s Wairarapa region on this immersive wine experience to Martinborough. After a scenic coach journey over the Remutaka Ranges, arrive in Martinborough, renowned for its award-winning Pinot Noir and artisan winemakers. You’ll visit two hand-selected vineyards—Palliser Estate and Poppies Martinborough—both known for their warm hospitality, picturesque settings, and exceptional wines.Each tasting is paired with expert commentary...

Many world cities vie for the moniker of “Capital of Cool” – but here in Kiwi country, there’s only one: Wellington. This town isn’t just New Zealand’s political capital, but its culinary one, too. On this curated food walk, led by a seasoned local guide, you’ll find – and taste – why. After a half-hour shuttle from the ship to central Wellington, you’ll set out on foot with your seasoned local guide. A carefully curated pedestrian banquet...

See Te Whanganui a Tara, the Maori name for Wellington Harbour, from the perspective of the mana whenua – the indigenous people who claim ancient historical rights over the land. This fascinating two-hour walk begins with a shuttle ride from Wellington’s modern cruise port to a different waterfront district with deep roots in the Maori culture. The area known as Te Aro Pa was one of the city’s largest Maori communities until the 1880s, and your walk begins at Te Raukura-Te...

Discover Wellington's beautiful native plants during this scenic, off the beaten track half-day excursion on-foot. Join your nature guide to walk you through Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve. Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush ReserveStart your journey with an approximately 15-minute drive to Botanic Gardens. Upon arrival, join your experienced nature guide for an approximately 1.5-hour walk through this magnificent, immaculately maintained botanic...

Experience the stunning natural beauty, history and conservation efforts of New Zealand during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion. Wellington, Lambton Quay, Wellington Harbour and Cable Car, Funicular Ride, Panoramic ViewsDepart the pier for the short drive to Lambton Quay, located in the central business district and home to the 111-year-old Wellington Cable Car. Upon arrival, board the funicular for a vertical climb of over 390 feet (about 119 metres), and travel a length of approximately...

Explore the maritime beauty and dramatic views of Wellington's wreck-strewn Storm Coast during this picturesque, half-day sightseeing excursion to Pencarrow Station. Wellington, Storm Coast, Petone, Hidden Lakes, Lighthouse, Maori Sites, Pencarrow StationDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 75-minute drive to Pencarrow Station and beautiful Wellington Harbour's easternmost point. En route, your drive along the panoramic route of the Storm Coast which follows the harbour shoreline and passes...

Explore Wellington's connection with the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy during this memorable excursion to the locations and settings where many of the scenes were filmed. Your guide with knowledge of Wellington and the movies and their production will provide behind-the-scenes insight to where the filming first began.Mt. Victoria LookoutDepart the pier for the short drive to Mt. Victoria Lookout. This is Wellington's best vantage point with 360° views of the city and harbour.Film LocationsNext...

This half-day excursion offers access to Wellington's rugged, untouched and hidden southern coastline, offering fantastic views, and the chance to see some of New Zealand's marine wildlife including New Zealand fur seals. Wellington, Farmland, Cook Strait, Red Rocks, Tongue Point, Fur Seals Enjoy a 4WD adventure into some of Wellington's most beautiful scenery over farmland with fabulous views of Cook Strait and the famous Red Rocks. Created over 210 million years ago by an undersea...

Get acquainted with the essential features of New Zealand's lively capital during this half-day excursion. Downtown WellingtonBegin with the drive through Lambton Quay, Wellington's main business and shopping district. Here, board the cable car for a short ride up to Kelburn. The coach waits at the top to take you next to the Lady Norwood Garden. Lady Norwood GardenLady Norwood Rose Garden boasts over 100 kinds of roses at the height of the season. Continue the sightseeing drive past New Zealand's...