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Wellington
Highlights

Experience the vibrant heart of Aotearoa’s capital on our Wellington Highlights Tour.

Half Day Tour

​Visiting Wellington's most iconic spots including Mount Vic lookout (hop out) , Lyall Bay beach, Weta Cave (hop out), a ride on the Cable Car, Parliament/Beehive & the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. Packing loads of goodness into your day hosted by one of our talented & sometimes funny hosts!

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  • $125 per adult - 13 yrs + | $65 per child 2 - 12 yrs | Free Infants under 2 yrs 

  • Includes ride on the Cable Car

  • 3.5 hour duration

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Full Day Tour

​Visiting Wellington's most iconic spots including Mount Vic lookout (hop out) , Lyall Bay beach, Weta Cave (hop out), cruise past the Basin Reserve, visit the War Memorial, drive down Cuba St, grab a ride on the Cable Car, Parliament/Beehive & the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. But wait there's more! You'll also get treated to a 1 hour guided tour of Te Papa Tongarewa, our national museum. Packing loads of goodness into your day hosted by one of our talented & sometimes funny hosts! Note that we will also pause for lunch at an iconic location (lunch at guests cost)

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  • $295 per adult 13 yrs +| $145 per child 2 - 12 yrs | Infants free

  • Includes ride on the Cable Car

  • 6.5 hour duration

 The tour included all the must do locations, and we saw so much
more of Wellington than we could have seen on our own.
Glenys (our guide) is a born and bred local, which added authenticity to her commentary. The small group size of 10 was congenial and we were collected from and returned to our ship, which made it so easy.

March 2026

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Wellington Highlights: Itinerary Items

Half Day
 

  • You will be collected from your central hotel, at the port or at the iSite

  • Cruise through the central city, your guide will explain some of the highlights as you go (e.g Museum Hotel)

  • Head up to the best vantage point in the city & we’ll hop out at Mount Victoria Lookout

  • We’ll make our way out towards Lyall Bay beach & take a leisurely wander around the spectacular Wellington coastline

  • View the area where the Wahine Disaster took place, NZ’s worst ever maritime disaster

  • Jump out & check out the Weta Cave, the Weta retail store & take advantage of some great photo opportunities

  • Head back into the city & jump in the Cable Car for a ride. All aboard!  

  • Another great vantage point awaits at the top of the Cable Car, then we’ll head down to the Botanical Gardens

  • Now visit the very locations from where our country is run, Parliament buildings & the beehive

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**Please note that the order of the itinerary may change**

Full Day
 

  • You will be collected from your central hotel, at the port or at the iSite

  • Cruise through the central city, your guide will explain some of the highlights as you go (e.g Museum Hotel)

  • Head up to the best vantage point in the city & we’ll hop out at Mount Victoria Lookout

  • We’ll make our way out towards Lyall Bay beach & take a leisurely wander around the spectacular Wellington coastline

  • View the area where the Wahine Disaster took place, NZ’s worst ever maritime disaster

  • Jump out & check out the Weta Cave, the Weta retail store & take advantage of some great photo opportunities

  • We’ll break for some lunch at a scenic lunch spot (guests pay for own lunch) 

  • Head back into the city for a guided tour of Te Papa

  • We’ll cruise through the CBD highlighting some points of interest as we go

  • Jump in the Cable Car for a ride. All aboard!  

  • Another great vantage point awaits at the top of the Cable Car, then we’ll head down to the Botanical Gardens

  • Now visit the very locations from where our country is run, Parliament buildings & the beehive

  • Last but not least, visit city landmark Old St Pauls Church

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**Please note that the order of the itinerary may change**

Wellington Highlights: General Info

Half Day
 

  • Our guides provide ongoing commentary during the tour

  • We bring our tours to life with a variety of images 

  • Feel free to ask all & any questions

  • Please inform the driver if you have commitments at the tour conclusion 

  • Note that some things (e.g Traffic) are beyond our control

  • Tour duration of 3.5 hours is approximate

  • This is a shared tour not private. Private tours are available (additional costs may apply), please email nathan@karawe.co.nz  

  • Note that there are sometimes more than one pick up location, please be patient

  • Our guides are happy to take photos for you, just ask!

  • You are welcome to bring your own lunch, snacks or drinks 

Full Day
 

  • Our guides provide ongoing commentary during the tour

  • We bring our tours to life with a variety of images 

  • Feel free to ask all & any questions

  • Please inform the driver if you have commitments at the tour conclusion 

  • Note that some things (e.g Traffic) are beyond our control

  • This is a shared tour not private. Private tours are available (additional costs may apply), please email nathan@karawe.co.nz  

  • Note that there is often more than one pick up location, please be patient

  • Tour duration of 6.5 hours is approximate

  • Our guides are happy to take photos for you, just ask!

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