8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

5.0 (14 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Kāpiti Island and Kāpiti Coast from the Paekākāriki Hill lookout. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

A Kereru flying over the majestic Kāpiti Coast. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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

Enjoy an 8-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best the Kapiti Coast has to offer.

We take in the majestic vista from the top of Paekakariki Hill, visit the memorial to the American Marines of World War 2 at Queen Elizabeth Park, visit Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, lunch at a popular Waikanae Beach restaurant, view native birdlife at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre and finish our afternoon sampling delectable Gelato.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 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: 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

Paekakariki

15 min

We drive up to the top of Paekakariki Hill to take in the majestic view over the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, the top of the South Island and on a clear day we may see Mt Taranaki/Egmont and Mt Ruapehu.
Nga Manu Nature Reserve

1 h 30 min Admission included

At Ngā Manu we can view Tuataras up close, take a guided tour with one of the Ngā Manu Guides through the native bird aviaries. Visit the nocturnal house where if you are lucky you may see a Kiwi or 2.
Stop 3

1 h 30 min Admission included

We have lunch at one of Waikanae's popular restaurants - Hey Coastie or Long Beach Cafe followed by a visit to Waikanae Beach to view Kāpiti Island and the top of the South Island (on a clear day!).
Southward Car Museum

one hour Admission included

We visit the world famous Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, as well as three aircraft. Southwards is one of the largest private motor vehicle collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
US Marine Memorial in New Zealand

1 h 30 min Admission included

We visit Camp McKay at Paekakariki where the US Marine Corps were based in World War 2 prior to heading up into the Pacific campaign. Here we take a tour of the area with one of the Volunteer Historians who will share what life was like for the American Marines and locals during World War 2.
Stop 6

30 min Admission included

We finish our day with sampling award winning Gelato from Zelati.

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 41 more pickup points

CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please note the following important information:

Pick up Wellington cruise port terminal, Aotea Quay:

We will meet you on the Port at the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point.

Please note the Port has limited shelter so we recommend waiting until the first rush of visitors has gone through. In the case of bad weather, it will also make your disembarkation more pleasant.

DO NOT catch the bus to the Wellington i-SITE. Stay at the port.

Disembarkation Directions:

When you disembark, please walk past the buses to the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point. There will be people to direct you.
Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be there holding a sign with your name on it.
Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be wearing an orange or a yellow high vis’ vest.

Wellington Railway Station:

Pick-ups are from outside the front entrance on Bunny Street.

Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.