New Zealand · WELLINGTON TOURS
The capital is small enough to walk and windy enough that you will want the cable car. These 15 cover the Wētā Workshop tours, the harbour, and the coast road out to the seal colony, with the ferry south for afterwards.
Wellington’s 90-minute Wētā Workshop guided tour. See film props and costumes made, meet artists, and learn the tricks behind the effects.
“My daughter’s eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store The guide was very good and it was interesting doing a bit of aluminium sculpturing”
Guided Wētā Workshop tour in Wellington. See how props, creatures and costumes are made, with hands-on moments. Includes admission. 1.5 hours.
“A very joyful experience, clearly very passionate people doing what they love and it was great having Mack as our guide!”
Ride Wellington’s funicular cable car to Kelburn for panoramic harbor views and quick access to Botanic Gardens and the Cable Car Museum.
“Great experience for all ages. Recommend this to anyone visiting Wellington or just a family activity to do.”
A half-day Wellington highlights tour with pick-up, Wētā Cave, cable car views, Parliament sights, and Mount Victoria, plus no hidden entry fees.
“Great host! Explored the local sights and great commentary of all relevance…felt we had a really good view of what Wellington was and is now.”
Wellington in 3 hours with a local guide, four photo stops, and a cable car ticket. See Te Papa, Mt Victoria, and more.
“Good orientation tour or, if like us, we’re on limited time as e tour gave you a good overview of the city. Jenna our guide was very informative and stopped at key lookout points to enable us to take photos. Due to an issue with the cable car a trip was not possible but Jenna took us to the top so we still saw the views. Very accommodating with pick up / drop off which made it easy for people who don’t know the area.”
A full-day Wellington Lord of the Rings tour with Weta Workshop, Rivendell forest walk, and lunch, plus hotel and cruise transfers.
“This was a wonderful experience. Our guide/driver, Grant, did a superb job in showing us all the various locations/sites where the movie scenes were made. His comments on sites were excellent and describe the exact details about what toRead more”
Private Kapiti Island day tour from Paraparaumu Beach with a guided bird walk, chef lunch at the Lodge, and a return ferry.
“Seeing the Takahe was amazing, that was just taking a stroll with the guide after lunch. We enjoyed the walk to the lookout as well and spotted Kaka, Kereru, North Island Robin and Whitehead. We saw several birds we are not familiar wiRead more”
Northern Explorer from Wellington to Auckland in about 11 hours, with open-air views of Tongariro, GPS audio at every seat, and an onboard café.
“This is a great way to really appreciate the diverse scenery and landscape of New Zealand. The trip was comfortable and the explanations of the sights great.”
Chase Lord of the Rings film sites in Wellington, tour Weta Workshop, and enjoy lunch on an expert-led full day.
“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide Ben was so knowledgeable and made the day even better! Well worth the money and would love to do it again sometime”
Half-day Martinborough wineries from Wellington with a small group, guided tastings, Remutaka scenery, and optional cheese snacks.
“Excellent half-day Martinborough winery tour from Wellington. Simon was very knowledgeable, accommodating, and incredibly helpful throughout. Loved the tastings, the scenic drive, and the bonus cheese and chocolate stop.”
Two days on Kapiti Island, a predator-free sanctuary off Wellington. Ferries, DOC permits, hikes, meals, and a kiwi night walk included.
“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 Wellington to Picton ferry: 3.5-hour Cook Strait cruise with 2x23kg baggage, deck access, and Marlborough Sounds views.
“A great way to get from the North to the South Island or vice versa. Lots of seating indoors or out. Restaurant on board.”
Wellington half-day tour pairing Lord of the Rings filming spots with a guided Weta Workshop visit and Mt Victoria views.
“Fantastic afternoon, not only for LOTR fans. I think even if you haven't seen to movies, this is still very enjoyable and informative tour. We visited Mt Victoria lookout, LOTR filming locations and Weta workshop. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot if information with us.”
Half-day Wellington Middle-earth tour with Weta Workshop. Small-group views, filming locations, and behind-the-scenes special effects.
“Andy was our guide and he did an awesome job explaining all of the location spots for the LOTR’s movie and took photos for us! He was just as excited about the tour as the rest of us!”
2-hour guided walk through Wellington’s Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne. Predator-free wildlife, rare birds, tuatara, and a café stop.
“Guide was knowledgeable, chatty and helpful. He took the time to explain and catered to the children in the group.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
