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Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

4.9 (356 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation
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Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

About this activity

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara - the coolest little capital. Visit Wellington’s main highlights and some hidden gems, including 4 photo stops a ride on the Cable Car. A perfect overview of our wonderful city for those who want an insight into local life and options on how to write your own Wellington story.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–20
Guide
English
Operated by
Wanderlust Tourism Group

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
  • Included: Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
  • Included: Pick up directly from cruise ships
  • Included: Cable Car ticket

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

    Passing by

    Drive past the national museum and learn about current exhibitions that you could visit during the rest of your time in Wellington

  2. Oriental Bay

    Passing by

    Soak in the view from Wellington's Golden Sands beach

  3. Stop 3

    10 min

    Photo stop by the quirky Wellington sign, a homage to the Hollywood sign, before driving through Miramar and learning how the area became the home of New Zealand's film industry

  4. Wahine Memorial

    15 min

    Photo stop at Wahine Memorial Park on Wellington's stunning South Coast. Enjoy majestical views of the entrance to Wellington Harbour, Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Cook Strait, and sometimes Kaikoura Ranges on the South Island

  5. Lyall Bay

    Passing by

    Experience the novelty of driving beneath the Wellington Airport runway and watch as local surfers catch waves in the bay

  6. Mount Victoria Lookout

    15 min

    Photo stop at the famous Mt Victoria Lookout for spectacular views of the city and harbour

  7. The Bucket Fountain

    Passing by

    Drive through the entertainment area of Courtenay Place before passing by the unique Bucket Fountain, one of Wellington's many unique sculptures. This is located on Cuba Street, which is the heart of Bohemian Wellington. Learn about what makes Wellington such a welcoming place

  8. Wellington Cable Car

    30 min Admission included

    Enjoy a complimentary ride on Wellington's Cable Car - New Zealand's only remaining funicular railway. The 5min ride to the summit will take you through light-filled tunnels to another great view of the city and the chance to pick up some Wellington souvenirs at the Cable Car mini-museum

  9. Wellington Botanic Garden

    Passing by

    Keep your ears open for the sound of once critically endangered native birds that are now commonplace in our city thanks to various conservation efforts

  10. New Zealand Parliament

    Passing by

    See the unique Beehive building at NZ Parliament. An example of Brutalist architecture, this structure was voted one of the ugliest buildings in the world once upon a time!

  11. Old St. Paul's

    Passing by

    Drive by the beautiful Old St Paul's Cathedral, arguably one of the finest examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture in the world

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Travelodge Hotel Wellington
  • Sofitel Wellington Hotel
  • Willis Wellington Hotel
  • Rydges Wellington
  • Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman Hotel
  • InterContinental Wellington
  • Haka House Wellington
  • Ramada Suites by Wyndham Wellington
  • James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
  • Movenpick Hotel Wellington

and 3 more pickup points

Please select one when booking. If you don't know which is closest to your accommodation, please contact us for advice.

All other pick up locations will be collected up to 20mins before scheduled departure time.

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

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • 3 hour duration includes travel time between photo stops and points of interest

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 356 reviews
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