Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

5.0 (28 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Surfs up at Cape Palliser! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sleepy Seal at the Cape Palliser Seal Colony — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups!

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.

Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.

Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings).

Cruise ship passengers: This tour operates on a reduced itinerary. We don't visit C'est Cheese and Schoc Chocolate.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Kaewa Tours Ltd

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Entry fees
Included: Tasting fees
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
Included: Customer gift
Included: Lunch: Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
Included: Bottled water: Bottled New Zealand spring water.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

View the iconic buildings of the Parliamentary Precinct – the Executive Wing of Parliament 'The Beehive’, Parliament House and the Parliamentary Library Building.
Kaitoke Regional Park

45 min

Kaitoke Regional Park is located in the foot hills of the Tararua Ranges. Take a walk through native rain forest and admire the majestic Kahikatea trees, the tallest trees in New Zealand. We then visit the magical spot used as the set for Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings trilogy - walk in the footsteps of Elves Arwen and Elrond.
Stop 3

15 min

We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
C'est Cheese

30 min Admission included

We can sample magnificent local cheeses (Remutuka Pass cheeses are made on site) along with international cheeses.
Schoc Chocolates

30 min

Sample delectable, artisan produced, award winning chocolates.

Warning: You will be severely tempted to purchase some Schoc chocolate!
Poppies Martinborough

one hour Admission included

We sample up to 5 wines at one of Martinborough's most idyllic wineries. The Poppies Rose is a must try!
Cape Palliser Lighthouse

45 min Admission included

Once we have had our lunch and wine tastings we drive out to Cape Palliser, the southern most point of the North Island where we can work off our lunch by a ‘gut busting’ 253 steps up to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for magnificent views over the South Pacific Ocean and the South Island.
Stop 8

30 min Admission included

After catching our breath we have a very short drive to the Cape Palliser Seal colony.

Care is required – it is very important we keep at least 20 metres away from the Seals.

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
Liberty Apartment Hotel
Ascot Motor Lodge
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Naumi Studio Wellington

and 40 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.