All Wellington Tours & Excursions in 2026

Your Wellington Half Day tour is crafted specifically for you, your family & friends. We are Jo & Suzee, your passionate Wellingtonians. We will introduce you to the Wellington that locals love. Discover the stunning scenery, our local food & hear fabulous stories of our funky capital city. Ride the iconic Cable Car, check out the beaches & take in the fabulous views from the wind turbine or the Mt Victoria lookout. As owner/operator guides, we are your local friend for the day - prepare for laughter, real conversations, discovery and unforgettable memories. • Your tour is private; pick up & drop off included, we get you away from the crowds. • We offer flexible itineraries that go beyond the guidebooks; you will get a good sense of life in Wellington. • Be comfortable; relax in our environmentally friendly vehicles & grab local treats from the cooler. We know where the toilets are. • If you have any mobility requirements, we are here to help. Get in touch, we’d love to connect.

Aaron's Kosher tour Is an Historical inspired tour for you to see the best of Wellington. On tour you will experience Colonial and Māori heritage from the great Polynesian migration in the 10th century to the land wars in 1862 and the integration/fusion of early European culture into the Wairarapa region. Hand-picked dining and brasserie style restaurants with set menus that will inspire the foodie in you. Tour 6 hours

With innovative brewers, New Zealand’s biggest craft beer festival, and a craft beer bar around every corner, Wellington is an exciting destination for beer lovers. With new breweries always popping up around the city, it can be hard for hop heads to know where to go. On this private tour, check out some of the city’s most successful craft breweries and brewpubs.

Join Wellington locals Joe Bleakley (Queens service medal for services to New Zealand for ceremonies of the 1990 commonwealth games, twice winner of the Art Directors guild for excellence in production for the lord of the rings films as art director, various film credits and projects spanning decades & most promising all rounder Johnsonville softball club 1962) and Louis Tait (actor & comedian) on a magical journey. Jumping on the number 28 bus, we'll discover the secrets of Wellington like a true local. Winding through the city to the hills. Departing the bus at the end of the Earth, we shall then wander on foot down the road to Joe's place. Here we shall explore this old masonic hall hallowed by wondrous creations spanning decades and across many mediums. Only those initiated by the number 28 bus shall discover the secrets of this place. We will check it out, have a cuppa and a chat, pop down to the beach for some kai then catch the bus back into town or wherever it is you are going…

The only experience of its kind in a capital city! Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience. Jump on board our waka tētē, Poutu or Te Taumata, paddle on our stunning harbour while learning about waka (traditionally carved canoe) culture. Enhancing culture, spirituality, and unity. Our friendly experienced guides will take you through everything you need to know to become kaihoe (paddlers). A unique and enchanting tour that offers insight into Māori culture. This tour is great for team building & togetherness. This experience includes one of our unique T-shirts. Get your whānau, work or sports team together and book one of Wellingtons most unique experiences. You may get wet, so we recommend that you wear appropriate clothing. All passengers and crew wear a personal flotation device on board the waka. We have personal flotation devices in a wide range of sizes and seek to include all tour participants, including children.

Wellington has a wonderfully diverse food scene, and our Asian Walking Food Tour celebrates the incredible flavours and culinary traditions of Asia found in and around Cuba Street and beyond. Discover Wellington on our 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour, designed for just 2 to 10 guests. Explore Wellington through a delicious journey of five to six tastings of Asian-inspired food, discovering flavours, ingredients, traditions and stories along the way. From familiar favourites to dishes you may never have tried before, this tour is an opportunity to experience the diversity of Wellington’s food culture. Let us surprise you as we take you to where the locals eat. Perfect for adventurous eaters and anyone who loves Asian cuisine, this is a walking tour where every stop brings something new to discover.

During our tour, we provide opportunities to get out of the vehicle, stretch your legs & get some fresh air. Our friendly guides will even be your photographer for the day! After collecting our guests in the city, we start the day on a high (excuse the pun) by heading up to the Mount Victoria lookout. From there we zip to Lyall Bay beach on the way to the Weta Cave where you'll hop out to visit the Weta store. After a break for lunch you get a ride on the Cable Car & after we collect you at the top, we head downtown to Parliament/Beehive & the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. We may as well visit Old St Pauls church whilst we're there but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end.

Gather a group of friends and prepare for two hours of exciting, challenging fun in Wellington. This private immersive activity focuses around the old mystery of the lost city of Atlantis. Via puzzles and riddles, gadgets and technology, and good old-fashioned teamwork, your aim is to solve the mystery and escape before time runs out.

Dial a driver Welling Ltd brings allows you to Travel InStyle in your own executive class private transport from Wellington Airport to Wharekauhau or other locations such as the Intercontinental Hotel. You will have ample luggage capacity for 5 Adults and a child in a modern large SUV with 4 captain chairs. We have a number of smaller cars and SUVs if required to fulfil your transport requirements.

We pride ourselves on offering a personal service with experienced drivers and well-presented clean vehicles. We offer a very discreet transfer service and can add complimentary cold water, snacks, and Wifi as part of the service. We have a very high rate of return clients.

We are New Zealand's only complied transport company that provides supercar experiences on NZ public roads. What we offer is a five star experience that you won't forget - book now and experience our supercar and make those memories.

Explore Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War with the peace and stillness this subject matter deserves by joining a small group guided tour. Te Papa has joined forces with Weta Workshop to create an exhibition like no other. Garnering international acclaim and various awards, join your expert host and learn more about Te Papa's famous exhibition. * See eight extraordinary New Zealanders captured frozen in time on a monumental scale - 2.4 times human size * Learn about the battles that took place in this culturally-defining event * Discover more about the ANZAC story through 3D maps and projections, miniatures, models, dioramas, and a range of interactive experiences. This tour includes the international visitor entry charge. Domestic tour pricing is available on our website.

Learn how we make the finest New Zealand Manuka Honey. Join us on this exciting experience. The journey follows the full process from hive to jar.

Enjoy an introduction to the highlights of Te Papa’s Māori *taonga,* meaning “cultural treasures” in te reo Māori language. Learn more about te ao Māori, or the Māori worldview, than you would wandering around the large museum alone. The tour includes the international visitor entry charge, allowing 2-day access to the museum, so you can explore the collections further after the enriching culture tour.

Book your private Arrival transfer from Wellington Int Airport (WLG) to Wellington city hotels. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

From Queens Wharf, follow the cycle way out of the city (you'll be on dedicated cycle paths next to the road) until you reach the start of the newly completed shared pathway, Te Ara Tupua, which follows the harbour from Ngauranga all the way to Petone. Continue along the Petone foreshore (check out the Petone Settlers Museum right on the waterfront, and we highly recommend stopping for a bite to eat at Seashore Cabaret). Follow the trail over the Hutt River, then onto the second shared pathway, Tupua Horo Nuku, as you make your way along the Eastern Bays to Days Bay. - Includes a round-trip eBike rental and ferry ride - Cycle 23km along flat, scenic trails with optional extended routes - Option to explore local attractions like the Petone Settlers Museum and dine at Seashore Cabaret - Drop off your eBike by 4:30 PM at Wildfinder Days Bay

A sunset tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa offers a unique and enchanting experience. Here are some of the standout features: Guided Tour: You'll be taken on a guided tour that begins about an hour before sunset. The guide will share fascinating stories about ancient stone circles, celestial navigation, and the cultural significance of the site1. Cultural Insights: Learn about Māori starlore and Polynesian navigation, and how ancient civilizations used the sun, moon, and stars for timekeeping, religion, and navigation. Scenic Views: Enjoy the stunning views of the Wairarapa region and the Tararua ranges as the sun sets. Interactive Experience: You can experiment with the acoustics of the stone circle and get a hands-on understanding of how the ancient structures were used. Relaxing Atmosphere: The serene environment of rural Wairarapa provides a perfect backdrop for a peaceful and reflective experience. Maximum group size 50

Bring a fantastical character to life: Be led through sculpting basics by Wētā Workshop crew & bring a 3D character to life! Learn how to craft a sculpture: From household materials and modelling clay. Take your sculpture home to finish and display!

Practice riding before heading out in a wide open, car-free zone. We're centrally located on Wellington's beautiful waterfront which is the perfect place to start your riding adventure. Our bikes are well maintained by in-house mechanics and we have a great range of sizes, styles and accessories to make your cycling adventure the best day out. We'll give you the best local knowledge of places to visit, food to try and sights to see! Each bike comes with a lock so you can ride to the Weta Cave, Zealandia, Te Papa, Cuba Street and more with your own easy transport!

Discover Wellington's creative soul and dramatic natural setting with your self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore New Zealand's compact capital at your own pace. Begin at Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum whose innovative exhibitions explore Māori culture, Pacific identity. Ride the cable car from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Garden where panoramic views sweep across the harbor to the Rimutaka Range while native bush and Victorian gardens cascade down the hillside. Explore the historic waterfront where the Museum of New Zealand, Old St Paul's wooden cathedral, and the regenerated Clyde Quay Wharf create a precinct celebrating the nation's maritime heritage. Experience the film industry legacy of Peter Jackson in the suburban studios where Lord of the Rings and Avatar came to life, then catch a sunset from Mount Victoria's summit.

Stonehenge Aotearoa offers a unique twist on the iconic monument. This modern, working observatory in New Zealand is designed for the Southern Hemisphere, incorporating Polynesian and Maori astronomical knowledge. Interactive tours engage visitors in learning how ancient cultures navigated and understood the cosmos. Set in the serene Wairarapa countryside, it provides a less crowded and more intimate experience than its UK counterpart. Explore the stars and delve into the fascinating world of archaeoastronomy at Stonehenge Aotearoa. Up to 50 people in a tour.

Discover Wellington’s unique blend of colonial charm, political power, and waterfront energy on this immersive self-guided walking tour. Perfect for history lovers and culture seekers, it lets you explore New Zealand’s lively capital at your own pace. Starting at Wellington Station, your GPS-enabled tour guides you offline through Parliament grounds, Gothic churches, historic pubs, and the bustling shops of Lambton Quay, ending at Oriental Bay’s golden sands. Along the way, see the famous Beehive, the Old Bank Arcade, statues of Katherine Mansfield and Kupe, and New Zealand’s oldest pub. With 14 key highlights and 23 extra stops, you’ll spend 3–4 hours uncovering stories, architecture, and landmarks that bring Wellington’s heritage to life.

Explore the mysteries of Stonehenge Aotearoa! This unique open-air observatory, nestled in the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, is a modern take on ancient stone circles like Stonehenge and Callanish. Discover how people from cultures around the world used the sun, moon, and stars to navigate the globe and mark the passage of time. Wander among the massive stones and learn to identify constellations, track the movements of the sun, and understand the cycles of the moon. Our self-guided tour provides fascinating insights into the history of astronomy and the ingenuity of our ancestors. Stonehenge Aotearoa is a fascinating experience for all ages, whether you're a seasoned stargazer or simply curious about the world around you. Come unlock the secrets of the universe!

Gather your friends and family for this 90-minute indoor activity. During this challenging game, everyone will have to work together to complete the mission, which involves the ancient temple of a long-lost civilization. You and your team have been recruited as special agents to investigate the ruins and stop the Death Gods before they destroy the world.