Wellington Shore Excursion: From Cave to Coast Highlights Private Tour

Wellington, New Zealand

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

It can be hard to know where to begin if you’re short on time in Wellington. This guided tour is ideal for cruise passengers. Starting with great views from 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, a coastal cafe for lunch, and more.

Refuel with lunch and a drink at a local cafe with sea views
Receive personalized attention on a private, customizable tour
Includes round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal or your hotel
See and do more in half a day than you could going alone

What's Included

Lunch (mains + a drink)
Exclusive access to private vehicle with local driver/guide and live onboard commentary
Cruise ship terminal or hotel pickup and drop-off service
Private tour only. One group booking only permitted.

Gratuities
Does not include Weta Studio behind the scenes tours (unavailable due to tour time constraints)
Does not includes Wellington Cable Car tickets (optional one-way ride)

NZ$6.50 per person
Old St. Paul’s Cathedral (optional entry at guests’ own expense)

NZ$5.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.

Itinerary

Mount Victoria

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

Weta Workshop Experiences

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shelly Bay

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Te Kopahou Visitor Centre

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Wind Turbine

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wellington Cable Car

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lady Norwood Rose Garden

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old St. Paul's

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scorching Bay (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

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Athena, named after a Greek goddess, lived up to the myths. Great guide.

Debi_T, Jan 2025

Wonderful adventure by a remarkable guide. Athena was engaging, entertaining, and a delight to be with. One of the best guides we have ever had. Highly recommend her!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Fantastic to hear! Thanks Debi. Athena will be delighted with the wonderful feedback.

All around great sites of Wellington

Susan_T, Mar 2024

What a wonderful day with Phil. It was so easy to walk off the ship and get picked up. The multitude of sites he covered on our 5 hour tour was amazing. There were so many picture perfect stops. The lunch provided at Chocolate Fish was great. He was an excellent driver and always felt safe as well as very informative with his knowledge. Thanks Phil!!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

My pleasure, Susan! Thanks for the review and wonderful feedback

Perfect Wellington tour!

Michael_K, Feb 2024

Gary was an outstanding guide and helped make our tour special. Great overview of Wellington with a fantastic lunch! Highly recommend!!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Delighted to hear it! Thanks very much for taking the time to leave the review and as always great to hear that the day out with us was so enjoyable. Gary is a star!

The best tour company in Wellington

Brittney_W, Nov 2023

Phil was an awesome tour guide…friendly, knowledgeable, with a comfortable vehicle with the car seat and booster seats set up ahead of time. We had a great lunch and saw so many beautiful areas around Wellington. Don’t hesitate to book this tour, everyone in our group enjoyed it and hope to come back again.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks very much for the effusive feedback, Brittney. It was my pleasure to host you friends and family for the day!

The best of the best

James_D, Apr 2023

We had guide Aaron and in the comfort of his car we had a most enjoyable and informative tour ever. There was a question he couldn’t answer. The lunch at the Loose Goose hit the spot. Thanks so much. One of the best cruise tours ever

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks for the great review and many thanks for the great feedback re Aaron which has been passed on to him. Cheers!

Great day in Wellington!

dkwestfall62, Feb 2020

Great day on a private tour! Our guide, Tom was fantastic. His knowledge of the area and willingness to tailor the tour to what we wanted to do made the a very memorable tour.