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New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 15 most popular wellington tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Wētā Workshop on Wellington’s Miramar Peninsula: a guided 90-minute look at how movie props, costumes, and creatures are made.
“This is a ticket to the workshop guided tour with no transportation. We took an Uber from the ship. Loved the tour. Even if you haven't heard of Weta.... go.”
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington with a guided walk through props, creatures and costumes, plus hands-on moments at Weta Cave.
“This is a great place to see how movie characters come to life and see how costumes are made and prosthetics applied to complete the magic”
Ride Wellington’s historic funicular past tunnels and bridges, enjoy harbor views, and choose a smooth return or a garden walk down.
“Very good. We were disappointed that we were unable to order a drink at the cafe at the top. It wasn’t that late in the afternoon.”
Half-day Wellington tour with pickup, Wētā Cave, Mount Victoria 360 views, and the cable car. Entry fees covered. Small group loop.
“We had an excellent tour with Marty. Because of the many tours originating at our cruise ship, Marty did the usual itinerary in reverse. This resulted us in arriving at the various stops when there were few tour groups there. The tour took us to numerous great vantage points around Wellington. Marty’s experience as a…”
A 3-hour Wellington highlights tour with 4 photo stops and a Cable Car ticket included. Smooth, funny guiding and big city views.
“Our guide James was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We had a great time!”
A full-day LOTR circuit in Wellington with guide-led filming locations, a Rivendell rainforest walk, Weta Workshop, and lunch.
“Great overview of Wellington starting with Mount Victoria, The WETA workshop was certainly a highlight. Multiple stops and visits for LOTR filming sites including a river, parks and rainforest. Water and snacks given earlier and a wonderful bufRead more”
Private guided trip to Kapiti Island from Paraparaumu with wildlife walks, history talk, chef lunch, and return ferry transport.
“Absolutely loved my visit, Janine was a great guide, lots of interesting facts and history. Ben made a very tasty lunch, thank you.”
Enjoy the Northern Explorer from Wellington to Auckland: open-air Tongariro views, GPS audio at your seat, and comfortable carriages for an 11-hour scenic ride.
“Open view area and friendly services are more highlighted. Departed from Wellington on time and reached in Auckland at the scheduled time. Really enjoyed the scenic beauty of our countries rural area.”
Small-group Martinborough wine tour from Wellington with guided tastings, a scenic Remutaka drive, and an optional cheese stop.
“Lovely day out. Simon was a great guide. Wineries well thought out. Just the ticket to explore this region.”
Overnight on Kapiti Island with DOC permits, guided bushwalks, chef-prepared meals, and a night search for kiwi, ruru and korora.
“The island is so beautiful with its natural soundscape and landscape, pest and predator-free since 1997. Native birds were literally all around us and the whole experience was quite magical. Hikes were great to go on for the active, and theRead more”
InterIslander ferry Wellington to Picton: a 3.5-hour Cook Strait cruise with deck views, 2x23kg baggage, and a free station shuttle.
“We had a beautiful, calm day for the voyage and everything ran smoothly and on time. The boat was very comfortable with plenty of food options. An easy and relaxing way to get to the South Island.”
A half-day Wellington Lord of the Rings tour with Weta Workshop, filming locations, a native forest walk, and Mount Victoria views for $104.
“As a lord of the rings fan it was really fun to get into Weta Workshop and see the behind the scenes. The tour guide provided us with cool facts about the making off since he was an extra on the movies. The next time I would book the whole day tour to see even…”
Wellington’s Original HD LOTR Experience with Weta Workshop: insider guides, Middle-earth filming spots, Mt Victoria views in 4 hours.
“Robbie, was a great tour guide with first hand experiences filming the LOTR (and other movies). It’s great having a local guide.”
A 2-hour guided walk inside Wellington’s predator-free Zealandia, spotting native birds and tuatara with a small group.
“Without a guide we would have missed many interesting facts.”
3.5 hours from Wellington into private farm country for panoramic Cook Strait views and close Wellington fur seals, plus native bush stops.
“Excellent guide and wonderful drive thru very scenic countryside. Was on a Viking cruise but booked thru Viator for the same excursion at less price. Pick up and drop off were at the same spot as the Viking booked guests.”
