Things to do in Wellington
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Tour & Movie Props Experience★ 4.76 (1,006) · 1h 30m
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Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with Lunch★ 4.85 (601) · 8h
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Half-day Wellington tour: Mt Victoria, Cable Car, Weta Cave★ 4.71 (669) · 3h 20m
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Kapiti Island Day Tour: Native Birds & Local Stories★ 4.82 (569) · 5h–6hNZ$ 325View ›
Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar Doors★ 4.82 (499) · 5h 30mNZ$ 200View ›
Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi Walk★ 4.94 (480) · 2dNZ$ 699View ›
Wellington Seal Coast Safari: 4WD Private Farmland & Fur Seals★ 4.91 (358) · 3h 30mNZ$ 195View ›
Wellington: 3hr City Tour, Cable Car Ride & Mt Victoria Views★ 4.88 (345) · 3hNZ$ 89View ›
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop Tour★ 4.58 (333) · 3h 30m–4hNZ$ 175View ›
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour with Lunch★ 4.83 (271) · 5hNZ$ 215View ›Top rated (10)
Wellington: Private Full Day Tour with Cable Car & Local TreatsYou’ll ride Wellington’s iconic cable car without queues, breathe in wild coastal air at Owhiro Bay, snack on local treats with your guide Jo or Suzee, and wander centuries-old gardens buzzing with life. This private full day tour is all about real conversations and seeing Wellington through local eyes—expect laughter and maybe a bit of windblown hair.
Wellington eBike Tour: Waterfront to Mount Victoria LookoutA guided eBike tour in Wellington takes you from the centrally located Waterfront past Te Papa Museum and along the coast to Mount Victoria Lookout, with a professional guide, helmet, and instruction included. The tour runs 3-4 hours and starts with pickup near the cruise port; eBikes make hills manageable, and you'll stop for photos and local history at each major landmark. Minimum age is 13; moderate fitness is advised, and riders under 150cm should note their height when booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're docking in Wellington and want to see the city's landmarks and bays without arranging transport or navigation yourself—the eBike motor handles the hills, and the guide's local knowledge fills in the stories behind each stop.
Martinborough & Wild Coast: Wine, Seals & Lighthouse Day TripYou’ll cross misty ranges from Wellington into Martinborough for wine tasting and lunch at a vineyard before heading out along wild coastal roads to see seals near Ngawi and climb Cape Palliser Lighthouse. With local stories along the way and dinner by Lake Onoke included, this day trip mixes flavors with big landscapes—leaving you with salty hair and full heart.
Wellington Electric Bike Tour: Bays & Lookouts, 3+ HoursA 3+ hour guided electric bike tour of Wellington starts at the Waterfront and loops through the city's bays, stopping at lookouts, cultural sites and a café. The tour runs mornings or afternoons, includes the bike and helmet, a live English-speaking guide, and tea, coffee or ice cream at a café stop. You need moderate fitness to pedal uphill sections where the motor assists; riders under 150cm should mention their height when booking.Is it for me?The tour starts at the central Waterfront near public transport, so you don't need a rental car or a ride to get there. The electric motor handles the hills, which matters if you want to see the lookouts without arriving exhausted—you pedal, but the bike does the heavy work on climbs.
Wellington: Electric Bike Rental Waterfront & LookoutsYou’ll feel Wellington’s energy as you glide along its waterfront on an electric bike, climb up to panoramic lookouts like Mount Victoria without breaking a sweat, and stop wherever curiosity leads—from Cuba Street cafes to Zealandia Sanctuary trails. With flexible pickup times and friendly local advice included, you’ll end your day feeling both accomplished and oddly refreshed.
Wellington city heights tour: Three viewpoints and Weta CaveA shared sightseeing tour of Wellington with a small group (maximum 11 people) that visits three elevated viewing points across the city, includes a walk through Weta Cave with photo stops, a one-way Cable Car ride to the top with access to the rose gardens and Cable Car museum, and a stop at Parliament. The tour runs five hours with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and water bottles provided; you skip the Cable Car line on entry.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Wellington's geography and film industry history explained by someone who knows the city, and you want the three best viewpoints plus the Cable Car and rose gardens without driving or navigating between stops yourself. The small group size means the guide can answer questions and the van can linger where the light is best for photos.
Wellington: City Tour, Cable Car Ride & Weta Cave with PickupYou’ll feel Wellington’s famous wind at Mount Victoria lookout, laugh at movie props in Weta Cave, ride the city’s iconic Cable Car with views over colorful suburbs, and wander through rose gardens—all alongside a local guide who brings each stop to life. Expect quirky stories, fresh air moments, and little details you wouldn’t notice alone.
Wellington: Zealandia Night Tour & Kiwi Spotting with TorchesYou arrive at the Visitor Centre, collect a torch, and watch a short film on New Zealand's conservation movement. Then your guide takes your small group into the darkened Sanctuary Valley to search for little spotted kiwi and other nocturnal wildlife in the native forest. The two-hour walk is uneven and requires sturdy footwear and warm layers. Torches are supplied, and the tour runs regardless of weather—just dress for it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see native New Zealand wildlife and forest in a way that's only possible at night, and you're comfortable walking two hours on uneven ground in low light with sturdy boots and warm layers—the darkness is what makes the kiwi and other nocturnal animals active enough to find.
Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & ShuttleYou’ll ride a comfy shuttle from central Wellington out to Miramar’s Wētā Workshop, hearing stories and spotting landmarks along the way. With your guide leading you through working studios, you’ll touch real movie props, watch artists up close, and get insider details on film effects — all with return transfers included. There’s an energy here that sticks with you.
Zealandia eco wildlife tour: Native birds and conservationZealandia is a 2-hour guided eco wildlife tour through a mainland sanctuary where you walk forest tracks with an expert guide and spot native New Zealand birds and reptiles at feeding stations. The tour opens with an exhibition film explaining the sanctuary's conservation work, then moves into the forest to search for kākā (bush parrots), kakariki, tūī, bellbirds, the critically endangered takahē, tīeke (saddleback), hihi, tuatara and green gecko. Groups stay under 12 people, and the guide's knowledge shapes what you notice and how long you linger at each stop. Tours run in English or Mandarin (Mandarin requires a minimum of four participants).Is it for me?Book English if you want to start whenever you're ready; book Mandarin if you speak that language and can confirm at least three other participants beforehand.
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Wellington: Te Papa Museum Entry for International VisitorsYou’ll step straight into Te Papa Museum on Wellington’s waterfront—skip the queue with your ticket and explore Māori treasures, natural wonders, and art collections at your own pace. Feel textures, hear local voices, maybe even taste Wellington coffee after wandering through stories old and new. It lingers with you.
Wellington Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Fixed FaresYou book your hotel-to-airport shuttle online, receive instant confirmation with a voucher, and a driver picks you up from your Wellington city accommodation and takes you to the airport on a fixed fare with no meter. The shared minivan keeps costs down while the 24/7 schedule works around any flight time. Pre-booking is required at least 24 hours in advance.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Wellington's city centre and want to skip the taxi queue and meter anxiety—the fixed fare locks in before you leave your hotel, and the 24/7 schedule means you don't have to time your departure around limited shuttle windows.
Wellington: Te Papa Museum Guided Tour & 2-Day EntryYou’ll step inside Wellington’s Te Papa Museum with a local guide who shares Māori legends, natural wonders, and personal stories. Touch ancient artifacts, see art come alive under soft gallery lights, then stay as long as you like—your ticket covers two full days. This isn’t just facts; it’s laughter, surprise moments, and that feeling when history suddenly feels close.
Wellington: EBike Self-Guided Tour & WaterfrontYou pick up an eBike at the Wellington Waterfront, get a helmet, lock and marked cycle map, then ride at your own pace to Parliament, Mount Victoria Lookout, Oriental Bay, and Shelly Bay cafes. The turbo assist means hills don't slow you down, and you can add Weta Workshop or other attractions without rushing. Return the bike at the end of your half-day or full-day window.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover more of Wellington than walking allows, but don't want to follow a group schedule or pay a guide — the eBike and the marked map let you stop where you want, for as long as you want, and skip the traffic between sights.
Zealandia Twilight Tour Wellington: Native Birds at DuskA 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Zealandia, the fully-fenced urban wildlife sanctuary 10 minutes from Wellington's city centre, timed to start two hours before sunset when the sanctuary's most active wildlife emerges. You walk through the regenerating valley with a guide, encounter native species like wētā, takahē and tuatara, hear the dusk chorus and the first calls of nocturnal birds including kiwi and ruru, and finish with hot kawakawa tea served in the forest. Entry to Zealandia is included for the day of or day after your tour.Is it for me?Book an early evening departure if you want to catch the transition while there's still light in the sky; the later slots (6:45pm onwards) move deeper into dusk and the nocturnal soundscape, so choose based on whether you prefer to see the birds settling or to focus on the emerging night sounds.
Wellington Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing TourA Wellington shore excursion for cruise passengers covers the city's landmarks, Parliament Buildings, Mt Victoria Lookout with harbour views, the historic cable car (operating since 1902), and the Lady Norwood Rose Garden, with a local guide, air-conditioned vehicle and port pickup and drop-off included. The tour is timed around your ship's docking and departure, and runs three hours.Is it for me?Book this if your ship docks in Wellington and you have three hours: the guide handles timing and pickup from port, so you'll see Parliament, the cable car, and Mt Victoria views without rushing or coordinating your own transport.
Wellington Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Meet-and-GreetYou get a professional driver with a personalized sign, a modern SUV sized for your group, and fixed pricing from Wellington Airport to your hotel or Wairarapa accommodation. The service runs 24/7, so early morning and late-night flights are covered. Luggage capacity and vehicle type scale with your needs — no cramming, no surprises when you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and negotiation — the fixed price and meet-and-greet mean you walk out and get in, which is what makes the transfer actually relaxing instead of another thing to figure out after a flight.
Martinborough wine, cheese & chocolate tour from WellingtonA guided food and wine tasting tour from Wellington takes you over the Remutaka Ranges to Martinborough and Greytown in five hours. You taste locally made cheeses at C'est Cheese, sample a flight at one of Martinborough's Pinot Noir wineries, and try Murray Langham's chocolate creations at Schoc Chocolates — all tasting fees included. Hotel pickup is provided, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this shared group tour if you want to taste cheese, chocolate, and wine across Wairarapa in one afternoon—the guided format handles all transport over the Remutaka Ranges, and traveling with other food enthusiasts often sparks good conversation at each stop.
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop TourYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Mount Victoria Lookout for views of Wellington, then taken to five Hobbiton Woods filming locations where key scenes were shot. The Weta Workshop tour shows you how props and weapons were made, and you can photograph yourself with Gollum and other character replicas. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.Is it for me?Right for Lord of the Rings fans with a free morning or afternoon in Wellington who want to see the actual filming locations without arranging their own transport. The half-day format means you're back by early afternoon, which works if you're catching a flight or have other plans later.
Lord of the Rings film locations tour from WellingtonA full-day guided tour of Lord of the Rings film locations around Wellington, departing from your hotel and returning by early evening. You visit Dry Creek Quarry (Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith), the River Anduin, Rivendell with its swing bridge, Weta Workshop to see props and sets being made, Hobbiton Woods, Mount Victoria Lookout, and the Embassy Picture Theatre where two world premieres were held. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, and live commentary are included; lunch is not.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and delivers live commentary on board, so you follow the story of each location as you travel — no headphones, no pre-recorded narration, just conversation that flows with the route itself.
