Top Wellington Coffee & Tea Tours

Fly by helicopter from Wellington across Cook Strait to the Bay of Many Coves Resort in the Marlborough Sounds. Enjoy a scenic flight with views of the North and South Islands, then savor a gourmet 3-course lunch with a glass of New Zealand wine at the waterfront restaurant. Relax with time to explore the resort before your return flight to Wellington.

Wellington has a wide range of culinary delights to discover, but for most tours, you have to join a group of other travelers and head to restaurants that might not interest you. Instead, on this private full-day food tour, customize the itinerary to your tastes and sample some of the best cuisine the city has to offer, from award-winning chocolate to international French cheeses.

Gain entry to Zealandia at night and take a guided tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition, which showcases New Zealand’s natural history. Interact with a life-size model moa and Haast’s eagle — both extinct — and learn about the country’s conservation efforts to preserve other native species. Located just minutes from central Wellington, Zealandia includes a night tour of Sanctuary Valley, a fenced eco-sanctuary and safe haven for endemic animal and bird species such as the nocturnal little spotted kiwi.

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 takahē; and unique reptiles including green gecko and tuatara. Entrance fees are included.

Combine award-winning wine and gorgeous scenery on a full-day small-group tour from Wellington to Martinborough that also explores the Hutt Valley, Rimutaka Ranges, Wairarapa coast, and Lake Onoke. You'll visit Martinborough wineries for cellar tours and tastings, pause for lunch in a vineyard restaurant, then eat dinner at the edge of Lake Onoke after a short shoreline hike. The tour includes a platter lunch, restaurant dinner, wine tasting, and hotel pickup.

Wellington, long-celebrated for its bohemian liberal arts and cafe culture, is fast-becoming renowned as New Zealand’s capitol of craft beer. Visit four Wellington and Hutt Valley breweries, tasting a range of tasty local beers at each establishment on this small group day tour designed for lovers of ales, stouts, lagers and everything hoppy in-between.

Soar over Wellington Harbour in a helicopter during this 15-minute flight. Learn about the history, culture, and environment of the harbor's landscape through your pilot's commentary. Get views and aerial photo ops of the Cook Strait, Matiu Somes Island, and some of Wellington city's landmarks.

Lovers of good food and drink will enjoy this private food walking tour of Wellington. The New Zealand capital is known for its excellent cuisine, but you need to know where to look beyond the tourist traps. Sample some of Wellington’s finest cuisine, including local specialties. Your guide shows you the best spots that you might miss touring independently. Whether you’re a first-time or repeat visitor, you’ll try something new.

Make easy work of Wellington’s hills and devise your own itinerary on this self-guided electric bike tour. Opt for a 1 or 2-day bike rental and zip between sights like the Weta Workshop, Te Papa Museum, or Zealandia Sanctuary; glide along the Wellington Waterfront; or escape the city to cycle the Rimutaka Rail Trail or take in the views from Mt Victoria.

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best Foodie Delights the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista of the Kapiti Coast from the top of Paekakariki Hill and then embark on our journey to experience a wide variety of Foodie Delights - Coffee, Olive Oil, Liqueurs & Spirits, Chocolates and Gelato! Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

Discover Petone, one of Wellington’s oldest settlements, and uncover its hidden foodie gems on this 4.5-hour half-day tour. Bypass tourist traps and explore the best food spots in Petone. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit to a specialty coffee roastery or tea brewing session, sample a New Zealand artisanal dairy platter, indulge in handcrafted chocolates, and wander the vibrant foodie hub of Jackson Street. All tastings are included.

Martinborough is known as one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. This private tour takes you to three of the best Martinborough wineries, with tastings included. Cellar door experiences let you sample world-class wines while learning more about wine-production here. A few daily departure times are available, with hotel or port pickup from Wellington for your convenience, too.