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15 Best Wellington Tours In New Zealand

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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.

15 Best Wellington Tours In New Zealand

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour – Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington - What you’ll see: props, costumes, creatures, makeup, and miniatures

Half Day Tour of Wellington

Half Day Tour of Wellington - Mount Victoria: 197 metres of 360-degree Wellington

4.Half Day Tour of Wellington

4.5

Half-day Wellington tour with pickup, Wētā Cave, Mount Victoria 360 views, and the cable car. Entry fees covered. Small group loop.

“Dean was our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the area. We were awe struck by some of the harbour sites. We saw out of the way and quirky places.”

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Wellington’s Original LOTR Experience – includes Weta and Lunch

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch - Weta Workshop and the Weta Cave: what you’ll learn, and the photo rule

6.Wellington’s Original LOTR Experience – includes Weta and Lunch

5.0

A full-day LOTR circuit in Wellington with guide-led filming locations, a Rivendell rainforest walk, Weta Workshop, and lunch.

“Our tour was very fun and comprehensive. Marc was an exceptional tour guide, as he played a number of roles in front of and behind the camera on the LoTR trilogy. His stories made the whole experience unforgettable. Lots of photo ops. There are a few filming locations in Wellington proper, but the full day…”

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Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour - The ferry ride and the small-group feel (up to 10 people)

Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland

Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland - Wellington check-in and where your day starts (without chaos)

8.Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland

4.0

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.

“An extraordinary journey that allowed us to view the north island in complete comfort. Very attentive staff, everyone and particularly our conductor, Bruce, provided utmost hospitality and care until the very end. The dining wagon was well stocked at reasonable prices. The toilet for people with disabilities is excellent.”

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Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington - The C’est Cheese stop: a quick palate reset and an easy snack win

9.Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

5.0

Small-group Martinborough wine tour from Wellington with guided tastings, a scenic Remutaka drive, and an optional cheese stop.

“This is a great tour! Simon is very knowledgeable about the local wineries and chose several exceptional ones for the group. Time was well managed, including wine tastings at different wineries and lunch. I definitely recommend this experience!”

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Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island - Day 1 on Kapiti: Orientation, Guided Walking, and That First Bird-Noise Rush

10.Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

5.0

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”

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InterIslander Ferry – Wellington to Picton

InterIslander Ferry - Wellington to Picton - What the 3.5-hour Cook Strait cruise feels like

11.InterIslander Ferry – Wellington to Picton

4.0

InterIslander ferry Wellington to Picton: a 3.5-hour Cook Strait cruise with deck views, 2x23kg baggage, and a free station shuttle.

“This was a very simple, friendly experience. It was well-organized. The ferry was clean, confortable and well maintained. Plenty of snack offerings and activities for kids. The time passed very quickly.”

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Wellington’s Original HD LOTR Experience – includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour - Embassy Theatre drive-by: local film history in one minute

Seal Coast Safari – Exclusive access to Wellington’s secret coast

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast - Getting to the “right” coast: the 4WD Mercedes ride through working land

15.Seal Coast Safari – Exclusive access to Wellington’s secret coast

5.0

3.5 hours from Wellington into private farm country for panoramic Cook Strait views and close Wellington fur seals, plus native bush stops.

“Fabulous experience on the Seal tour. Our hosts Sara and Grant were terrific. They were very knowledgeable and so fun during this experience. The ride was exciting getting to see beyond the city of Wellington to the coast where the seals are located and then to the botanical gardens. Sara drove with experience and safety.”

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