Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

5.0 (31 reviews) 4–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kia ora, we are your tour guides for the day, Jo and Suzee. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get connected with more of the fabulous Wellington that locals love.

Kia ora, we are Jo & Suzee. We are passionate about creating fun private tours and shore excursions tailored for your family & friends.

It’s your tour - visit the rain forest at Kaitoke (known as Rivendell for LoRs fans) or visit the stunning Kapiti Coast beaches. Wellington City highlights can also be included.

Ideal if you have visited Wellington before or want to go further. We will get in touch after you book to create your bespoke itinerary.

Why choose us?

Travel only with your family & friends.
Meet a new local friend with insider knowledge.
Poke around our much loved hometown.
Avoid busy tourist traps.
Comfortable environmentally friendly vehicles.
Help yourself to local refreshments from the chilly bin (cooler).
We know where the toilets are.

If you have any mobility requirements, we are here to help.

Cruisers, we've got your back, we get you back to your ship on time.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: uTours Wellington

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Pick up and drop off at the Port, the airport or your centrally located accommodation.
Included: Snacks: Light refreshments and locally made treats included.
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day.
Not included: A minimum of 2 guests.
Not included: Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.

Itinerary

Porirua Harbour

one hour

Your itinerary will reflect your interests, time available and the weather. If there is something particular you have in mind, please let us know. We will stop for lunch along the way, location based around when hunger strikes.

Heading north, we drive around the visually beautiful & historically significant Porirua Harbour. For people interested in visual arts, we can stop at the Pātaka Art Museum to check out their current community & cultural exhibitions.
Queen Elizabeth Park

one hour

Driving the Centennial Highway to the delightful seaside village of Paekākāriki, we check out the village & the beach. We can also visit QEII Park museum dedicated to the 15,000 US troops stationed there in WWII.
Southward Car Museum

one hour Admission included

An option for the car lovers out there - we can visit the Southern Hemisphere's premier privately owned automotive collection at Paraparaumu, with over 400 cars for viewing.
Paraparaumu Beach

one hour

Walk on the beach, enjoy close up views of Kapiti Island, check out the shops or lunch on fresh locally caught Fish and Chips.
Battle Hill Farm Forest Park

30 min

Offering incredible views of the Kāpiti Coast, we will drive over the Paekākāriki Hill to the Hutt Valley. Along the way we will stop for photos, possibly meeting some eels at the historic Battle Hill Farm & visit the wetlands of Pāuatahanui.
Wellington Botanic Garden

30 min

Returning to the city, we will drive along the Harbour’s edge on land raised in the massive 1855 earthquake. If time permits, we will finish off with a drive through historic Thorndon village & a visit to the Botanic Gardens, before dropping you at your preferred location.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Quest On Johnston
Bay Plaza Hotel
Te Puni Village
Willis Wellington Hotel
Adelaide Motel
Sojourn Apartment Hotel - Riddiford
Newlands Court Motel
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Kapiti Waves Bed & Breakfast
Airport Motel

and 65 more pickup points

Please let us know your preferred pick-up location eg the Port, the Airport or your accommodation.

Cruise Ship passengers: Port pick up and drop off is included. We will adjust our timing to meet your ship’s timetable, if needed.

Independent travellers: We pick you up from your centrally located accommodation. If you would like a pick up from somewhere else, please ask.

Our online booking system has a suggested start time of 9.30am. We confirm your pick up details before you travel.

Afternoon tours are available.

Thank you, Suzee & Jo

Using your ticket

We will get in touch once you have booked to organise and confirm your specific pick up location & time. Your tour, including your pick up and drop off, is totally customised to suit your timing (the booking system requires a start time, we chose 9.30 as that was frequently chosen).

Cruise Ship passengers are picked up directly from the Port and independent travellers are picked up from your centrally located accommodation. If you would like a pick up from somewhere else, please ask as we will usually be able to help.

Thank you, Suzee & Jo.