New Zealand · WELLINGTON TOURS AND ATTRACTIONS
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The capital is small enough to walk and windy enough that you will want the cable car at least once. These 15 take in the harbour and hill tours, the film-workshop visits out in Miramar, the Zealandia sanctuary and the Wairarapa wine runs over the hill, with durations, transport included and cost per person.
Wellington’s Weta Workshop guided tour at Weta Cave. See props, costumes, and special effects, plus an artist demo in 90 minutes.
“Flynn did a fabulous job. He made things come to life even more than they do on their own. Amazing place, you can tell everyone who works there loves their job.”
A guided 90-minute behind-the-scenes look at Wētā Workshop in Wellington, with hands-on props and a studio-stage live-making vibe.
“Brilliant tour. Amazing to see the phenomenal detail that is put into all the items on display. Guide very good, answers any questions you may have.”
Ride Wellington’s historic funicular cable car for panoramic harbor and city views, then pair it with the Botanic Garden, museum, and easy return.
“Great experience for all ages. Recommend this to anyone visiting Wellington or just a family activity to do.”
Half-day Wellington tour with pickup, Wētā Cave, cable car ride, Parliament sights and Mount Victoria views, entry fees covered.
“Richard and Lloyd, were fantastic company and very knowledgeable, being native to Wellington. They were engaging and a ton of fun. Thanks gentlemen. You are a testament to your organisation.”
A 3 hour Wellington guided city tour with 4 photo stops and a Cable Car ticket, plus local stories from Te Papa to Cuba Street.
“This was a really good introduction to Wellington with a ‘warts and all’ commentary by our knowledgeable guide. He gave us facts as well as interesting snippets which you wouldn’t find in guide books.”
A full-day Lord of the Rings tour in Wellington with Weta Workshop, filming locations, Rivendell forest walk, and lunch plus easy cruise pickup.
“Awesome tour with one of the best tour guides I’ve had (Grant). He was very knowledgeable, a great story teller, and made the tour very fun. I would strongly recommend whether you’re a casual or hardcore fan. Definitely worth it especially if you get Grant as your guide!”
Private Kapiti Island guided day tour from Paraparaumu with ferry, permits, chef lunch, and a bird-focused nature walk near Wellington.
“A lovely day on the Island, saw some amazing birds, and had a lovely lunch provided in our day tour. The guides were very knowledgeable.”
Ride the Northern Explorer from Wellington to Auckland with open-air decks, GPS audio, and Tongariro volcano scenery for a stress-free day.
“Great experience throughout. Comfortable way to see a lot of then Island. Staff were very attentive.”
Experience Wellington’s Middle-earth sights plus a Weta Workshop behind-the-scenes tour, with forest walk stops and a hobbit-themed cafe lunch.
“The level of detail of the activities behind the scenes, the WETA workshop and the people working on making the movies is amazing. We did visit multiple locations where they recorded multiple scenes including a detailed explanation about where and what happened. while the tour is not focused on the story of LOTR(which is nice), we got a a lot off background information rather how the cast was chosen. How the movies came to exist. The Workshop came to ideas created props etc. The amount of details on those relics is amazing.”
Half day Martinborough winery tour from Wellington with pickup, a scenic Remutaka drive, three tastings, and an optional cheese stop.
“Simon our driver met us at the ship and gave a well informed trip. Three wineries and a great time had with food (purchased separately) and wines. Taken back to the ship on plenty time so mo worries about being late.”
Spend 2 days on predator-free Kapiti Island with guided hikes, chef-prepared meals, and a kiwi night walk, including ferries and permits.
“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”
Scenic 1-way ferry from Wellington to Picton across Cook Strait, with 2x23kg baggage and deck views of Queen Charlotte Sound.
“It was really a great experience including crew giving all information in detail about the whales and dolphins . Crew was really caring”
Wellington’s half-day LOTR and Wētā Workshop tour covers Middle-earth filming spots, Mt Victoria views, and a behind-the-scenes studio visit.
“Amazing guide, great information, perfect for any kind of nerd like me and even upgraded to the full day with no issues thanks to Chewy and the guides! 😀”
Half-day LOTR tour from Wellington with pickup and Weta Workshop behind-the-scenes, filming locations, and Mt Victoria views for fans.
“Natalie was our tour guide, she was very informative about the tour, we had an enjoyable day with her. Would recommend this tour.”
Join a 2-hour guided walk in Zealandia, Wellington’s predator-free ecosanctuary. See rare birds, tuatara, and conservation stories.
“Scott was a fabulous guide. We saw multiple birds and had a brilliant tour”
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