Top Things to Do in Wellington

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★4.8 70 experiences from NZ$ 35 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes Effects
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Wellington Wētā Workshop Tour: Behind-the-scenes EffectsSpend 90 minutes inside Wētā Workshop in Wellington with an expert guide exploring props, costumes and creatures from Lord of the Rings.
1,039 reviews
4.76★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 59per person
Half-day Wellington tour: Mt Victoria, Cable Car, Weta Cave
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Half-day Wellington tour: Mt Victoria, Cable Car, Weta CaveHalf-day guided tour of Wellington with hotel pickup, air-conditioned minivan and live commentary. See Mt Victoria's 360-degree views.
673 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h 20m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 128per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with Lunch
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Wellington: Lord of the Rings Tour & Weta Workshop with LunchLord of the Rings full-day tour from Wellington with Weta Workshop, Kaitoke Regional Park, Mount Victoria, and Hobbit lunch. Small groups with hotel or cruise pickup.
612 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
Kapiti Island Day Tour: Native Birds & Local Stories
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Kapiti Island Day Tour: Native Birds & Local StoriesTake the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island for a guided walk through New Zealand's pest-free nature sanctuary.
575 reviews
4.81★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 325per person
Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar Doors
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Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington: Three Cellar DoorsHalf-day winery tour from Wellington to Martinborough with visits to three cellar doors and wine tastings, traveling by private vehicle over the Remutaka Ranges.
510 reviews
4.82★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 200per person
Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi Walk
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Kapiti Island: Overnight Wildlife Tour & Night Kiwi WalkWake up to birdsong on Kapiti Island, spot kiwi at night, and share stories over a home-cooked meal. Includes ferry, guided walks, meals & cozy cabin stay.
483 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2d
Every day
08:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 699per person
Wellington Seal Coast Safari: 4WD Private Farmland & Fur Seals
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Wellington Seal Coast Safari: 4WD Private Farmland & Fur SealsSeal Coast Safari near Wellington takes you 20km south to see NZ Fur Seals. Includes 4WD transport, morning tea, and coastal access. Small groups, 4–5 hours.
370 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Wellington 3-Hour City Tour: Cable Car & Harbour Views
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Wellington 3-Hour City Tour: Cable Car & Harbour ViewsWellington city tour with guide, 4 photo stops and a complimentary Cable Car ride: pickup from cruise ships included, returning you back to the dock.
365 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 110per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop Tour
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Wellington: Lord of the Rings Shire & Weta Workshop TourTour the Outer Shire film set in Wellington and Weta Workshop where LOTR props and costumes were made. Includes Mt Victoria views and pickup from cruise ships.
337 reviews
4.58★
Duration
3h 30m–4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 175per person
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour with Lunch
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Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour with LunchFive-hour Wellington tour with Mount Victoria Lookout, Cable Car, coastal drive and seaside lunch included: hotel pickup, small group, live guide.
273 reviews
4.83★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 215per person
Wellington city heights tour: Three viewpoints and Weta Cave
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Wellington city heights tour: Three viewpoints and Weta CaveSmall-group Wellington sightseeing tour visiting three scenic viewpoints, Weta Cave, Cable Car and rose gardens with a live guide in an air-conditioned vehicle.
255 reviews
4.87★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromNZ$ 185per person
Zealandia eco wildlife tour: Native birds and conservation
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Zealandia eco wildlife tour: Native birds and conservationWalk through New Zealand's mainland eco-sanctuary with an expert guide, spotting kākā, takahē and tuatara along forest tracks while learning.
247 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ZHFree cancellationfromNZ$ 70per person
Wellington Electric Bike Tour: Bays & Lookouts, 3+ Hours
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Travelers' pick
Wellington Electric Bike Tour: Bays & Lookouts, 3+ HoursGuided electric bike tour of Wellington's bays and lookouts with local guide, helmets and tea or coffee included. Start at the Waterfront.
234 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
Martinborough & Wild Coast: Wine, Seals & Lighthouse Day Trip
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Martinborough & Wild Coast: Wine, Seals & Lighthouse Day TripFeel the wild side of Wellington with Martinborough wine tastings, a rugged coast drive, seal colony visit, and Cape Palliser Lighthouse climb. Includes pickup and meals.
227 reviews
4.96★
Duration
10h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 380per person
Wellington guided tour with Cable Car: Mount Victoria & Weta Cave
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Wellington guided tour with Cable Car: Mount Victoria & Weta CaveHalf-day guided Wellington tour with Cable Car ride included: visit Mount Victoria lookout, Lyall Bay beach and Weta Cave with a local driver who handles.
201 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 128per person
Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & Shuttle
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Wellington - Wētā Workshop: Movie Magic Tour & ShuttleFeel the buzz of Wellington’s creative scene on a guided Wētā Workshop tour, with return shuttle, live stories, and a close-up look at film artistry. Includes pickup.
177 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h 15m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 105per person
Lord of the Rings film locations tour from Wellington
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Lord of the Rings film locations tour from WellingtonFull-day Lord of the Rings tour from Wellington with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and live guide commentary: visit Helm's Deep, Rivendell.
166 reviews
4.62★
Duration
6h–6h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 300per person
Wellington Electric Bike Rental: Waterfront Ride to Lookouts
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Wellington Electric Bike Rental: Waterfront Ride to LookoutsRent an electric bike in Wellington and ride from the Waterfront to Mount Victoria, Zealandia and the Cable Car on your own schedule.
163 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–1d
start times · Every day
17
Free cancellationfromNZ$ 85per person
Wellington: Zealandia Night Tour & Kiwi Spotting with Torches
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Wellington: Zealandia Night Tour & Kiwi Spotting with TorchesNocturnal wildlife tour at Zealandia eco-sanctuary near Wellington. Spot little spotted kiwi on a guided walk through native forest by torchlight. Exhibition included.
159 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromNZ$ 120per person
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop Tour
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Travelers' pick
Wellington: Lord of the Rings Film Locations & Weta Workshop TourHalf-day tour of Wellington's LOTR filming sites: Mount Victoria Lookout, Hobbiton Woods, and Weta Workshop. Includes hotel pickup and live commentary for small groups.
136 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h 30m–4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromNZ$ 195per person
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