Tours and Trips in Wellington

Go behind the scenes at Weta Workshop to see the creative studio behind 'The Lord of the Rings' and other top films. The crew member-led 'There and Back Again' tour gets you access to the Weta Cave Shop, props and costumes from Weta Workshop projects, and priority seating at a documentary screening, along with a round-trip shuttle from central Wellington that saves you the hassle of coordinating separate transit.

Sip your way around Martinborough - a once sleepy colonial town that's now a prominent wine village at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail - on this private day trip from Wellington. Following hotel or port pickup and a scenic drive through the Wairarapa, you'll visit three of Martinborough's renowned wineries. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at each and a lunch platter with wine at Poppies Martinborough. Then, choose to continue hopping around Martinborough's wineries or travel to nearby Greytown, whose pretty streets are thronged with cafes and antique stores.

Maximise your time in port in Wellington with a 6-hour shore excursion and take in the highlights of the New Zealand capital. Ride the Wellington Cable Car, take in the views from Mount Victoria, visit the famous Weta Cave, and enjoy free time to explore independently. Port pickup and drop-off is included.

Ever wanted to visit a real shooting stage? Blast off on an incredible journey and discover the Weta Workshop miniatures behind the popular TV series, Thunderbirds Are Go. Enjoy a rare photo opportunity, and get a collectable Thunderbirds Are Go pin to take home.

Explore Wellington's natural and cultural history on a full-day tour that includes the rugged south coast. See exhibits on maritime history at the renowned Museum of Wellington City & Sea, then travel by 4WD to Red Rocks Reserve near Owhiro Bay. Marvel at a New Zealand fur seal colony and sweeping views of Cook Strait and the Tasman Sea while an informative guide shares Maori myths and local birdlife. Enjoy a bistro lunch alongside Wellington Harbour on this small-group tour with a maximum of six people.

Let a knowledgeable guide lead you off the beaten track during this day trip from Wellington to Cape Palliser Bay. Set out from the New Zealand capital to visit Lake Ferry and the fishing village of Ngawi, with stunning views of the rugged coastline. See the North Island's largest colony of fur seals near Cape Palliser Lighthouse, and stop at a winery in Martinborough for wine tasting. You'll even discover Middle-earth at a filming site from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Includes lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

Get a 60-minute introduction to the highlights of Te Papa's 'taonga,' meaning a 'cultural treasures' in the Māori language. While admission to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is free, a small-group tour with a museum guide offers more insight on the enrich your understanding of this unique culture.

Choose this day-tour for a personal and comfortable visit to a number of craft beer breweries in Wellington.  With beverages and lunch included, you're all set to have a low-stress, informal day away from the hustle and bustle of your cruise ship. This is a great way to understand, from beer to beer, why the city is the craft beer capital of New Zealand.  Make the most of Wellington's array of craft beer and its friendly, knowledgeable residents!

Combine a tour of Wellington and the Lord of the Rings locations during this half-day excursion from Wellington port. Follow your guide, a LOTR specialist, to locations including the Weta Workshop, the LOTR filming and post-production facilities, and Mt. Victoria. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Wellington port provided. This small-group tour, limited to 15 people or fewer, ensures an intimate experience.

The hills around Wellington offer a spectacular backdrop for a cycling tour, but you don't need to worry about biking uphill. This 4-hour electric bike tour takes all the effort out of cycling, so you can concentrate on admiring the sights and enjoying the views.

Zealandia is the world's first fully fenced urban eco-sanctuary and home to some of New Zealand's most extraordinary wildlife. This 2-hour guided walking tour will introduce you to native birds such as kakariki, tui, and bellbirds; rare species like takahā“; and unique reptiles including green gecko and tuatara. Entrance fees are included.

Discover the capital city of New Zealand on a 2.5-hour coach tour of Wellington. Your driver-guide points out the highlights, including historic landmarks and iconic buildings such as the Beehive and Old St Paul's Cathedral. You'll stroll through the Wellington Botanic Garden, drive through the suburbs of Seatoun and Oriental Bay, appreciate the vista over Wellington Harbour and the South Coast from Mt Victoria, and have the option to take a ride on the Wellington Cable Car.

Get introduced to the cosmopolitan city of Wellington on a small-group sightseeing tour by luxury mini-coach. You'll travel along the south coast and into the heart the capital, including the suburb of Thorndon, site of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings and Beehive. Travel by cable car to the summit of Mt Victoria and visit the national Te Papa museum. Choose a half-day itinerary or upgrade for a full day that includes a beach picnic or cafe lunch. Numbers are limited to six people for an intimate experience.

Wellington's sprawling coastline can be intimidating to explore. This guided tour will take you around all the highlights in around five hours. Starting with views of the harbour and the sprawling Wellington region at the Mount Victoria lookout, you'll be driven around Oriental Bay, the Miramar Peninsula and the winding southern coastline. In between, enjoy stops at Weta Workshop's Weta Cave shop, the Wahine Memorial Park and Taputarenga Marine Reserve.

Explore Wellington at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Follow your guide's directions to attractions all around the capital. Start at the iconic Cable Car, explore the city's Botanical Gardens, visit the city's museums and art galleries and take in the harbour from the summit of Mount Victoria.

Tick off the top attractions of the Windy City on this private full-day tour of Wellington. Experience the myriad delights of New Zealand's capital as you take in the views from Mt Victoria, spot seals at Red Rocks, then go behind-the-scenes with a 45-minute tour of the Weta Cave, where the special effects for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were created. After a scrumptious lunch at the Chocolate Fish Caf e (included), ride the cable car over Wellington and visit landmarks like the Botanical Gardens, the Parliament Buildings and the Beehive.

This private shore excursion from your cruise ships arrival into the Port of Wellington is a 8 hour Wellington photography tour and workshop. On this workshop, you'll learn how to shoot dramatic, awe-inspiring coastal landscapes, plus forest and river photography.

Your tour is fully customisable and subject to your personal preferences. We can start and finish at whatever time suits you. Be collected from the Wellington Cruise Ship Terminal. You can choose to visit Wellington City's famous sights. Visit Greytown. Venture out through the spectacular counrtyside to Martinborough for wine tastings at some of New Zealands top vineyards. Select one of the wineries to have a relaxed lunch amongst the vines. After return to your ship. This booking does not include any entry fees. You must book these yourself.

See the top attractions of Wellington on a hop-on hop-off minivan tour that follows a 90 minute route throughout the capital city and its outskirts. You can hop off at any of the 11 stops to explore points of interest such as Mt Victoria Lookout, Wellington Zoo, Wellington Botanic Garden or the Te Papa museum on your own. Your guide points out sights such as Parliament & Old St Paul's Church and the Cable Car on this small-group tour.

Getting around all of Wellington's landmarks and attractions by yourself can be a grind: making sense of bus schedules, working out where the best spots are, finding the time to eat in between activities. This scenic tour offers a chance to visit all the must-see locations highlighted in the travel brochures - the sprawling harbour views of Mount Victoria, the props and memorabilia at Weta Workshop's Weta Cave, the marine life of Te Kopahou Reserve - without having to worry about micromanaging your itinerary.