Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

5.0 (61 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Mobility friendly vehicles with room for a wheel chair and portable mobility devises — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Drive past the Carter fountain on Oriental parade — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour. This signature experience showcases New Zealand's capital from its three most spectacular viewing points, offering unparalleled panoramas that capture the city's unique harbour setting between mountains and sea.

Your knowledgeable Kiwi guide will reveal why Wellington has earned its reputation as New Zealand's most progressive and culturally vibrant city. From film industry innovations to political significance, you'll gain insider perspectives that may inspire you to extend your stay.

Wellywood Experience: Explore Wellington's thriving film industry hub with coastal scenic drives and a fascinating walk through the Weta Workshop, where movie magic happens under the direction of acclaimed Sir Richard Taylor.

Wellington Cable Car Ride this iconic Wellington landmark for magnificent harbour views and access to the exquisite Lady Norwood Rose Garden and Botanical Gardens.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Kosher Tours & Travel NZ

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Full mobility access for portable scooters and wheel chairs

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre

10 min

Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins
Oriental Bay

Passing by

The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work.

Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil

So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840
Carter Fountain

Passing by

The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.
Oriental Bay

Passing by

Painted ladies and other historic houses, such as those in the prominent Wellingtonian Streamline Moderne style, are constructed alongside and up into the hills that face the bay.
Mount Victoria

30 min

A gentle climb up 30 steps for you to see Paradise and our capital city.
The Roxy Cinema

45 min

Peter Jacksons restored art deco cinema with cafe . Go for lunch or going to the souvenir shop next door.
Stop 7

20 min

Pop in for some photo opportunities with a few local cave trolls and see Peter Jackson's Weta cave. Paid tours are available at the reception.
Shelly Bay

15 min

Drive around the coast and enjoy unparalleled views of the capital and take a few photos
Red Rocks Reserve

15 min

Head to the south coast and see the Te Kopahou visitor centre
Stop 10

15 min Admission included

Sample your very first Kiwi meat pie
Garage Project Aro Cellar Door

10 min Admission included

Sample some local craft beer and buy a roadie
Wellington Cable Car

30 min Admission included

Admission is included for a one way trip to the top of the Cable car and then access to the Cable car museum.
Lady Norwood Rose Garden

20 min

Walk through the Rose gardens
Wellington Wind Turbine

20 min

Head to the windy heavens and witness Wellington from the west and see one of over 60 wind turbines that helps make Wellington 90% self sufficient of electricity.
Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre

Passing by

return to base