Wildlife Private Tour from Wellington Cruise Port

5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Wildlife Private Tour from Wellington Cruise Port, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step off the boat into New Zealands capital, where your day will start with a venture through the city and up the cable car to Zealandia Te Mara a Tane, a groundbreaking eco wildlife sanctuary that showcases the countrys unique flora and fauna. Enjoy a walk through lush landscapes and spot native species in their natural habitat. From there you will head to Owhiro Bay Beach and stroll along the coast to the Red Rocks Reserve, where you will explore dramatic coastal landscapes and learn about the unique geological formations and wildlife that inhabit this picturesque area. Keep an eye out for fur seals basking on the rocks! On the way back to town stop in at Mount Victoria for a classic Welly photo opportunity with a 360 degree view of the city and surrounding bays.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Top Private Tours New Zealand

Ages: Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cable car ticket included
Included: Private Tour
Included: Local Professional Guide
Included: Port/Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Included: Eco Wildlife Sanctuary ticket included

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Wellington

25 min

City Walk. Along thewaterfront past Queen Wharf and Wellington Railway Station to the bottom of the Cable Car
Wellington

20 min

Cable Car to Zealandia.

Ticket included.
Zealandia Te Mara a Tane

2 hours Admission included

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne Eco Wildlife Sanctuary. 32km of trails where wildlife roams free through regenerating forest.

See Native birds such as Takahē, Kākā, Little Spotted Kiwi

Native plants like Kawakawa, Mamaku, and Ponga.

See a life size Moa and learn about the natural history of NZ.

There is a cafe here for optional lunch.
Owhiro Bay

one hour

Owhiro Bay Beach to Red Rocks Reserve.

20 minute drive from Zealandia.

Coastal walk.

See an NZ Fur Seal Colony.

Discuss the geological formations, wildlife, and folklore

Back to port via Mount Victoria (25 minutes)
Mount Victoria

15 min

Photo opportunity, panoramic views of Wellington