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Ideal for: Visitors with limited time | First time Wellington visitors | As orientation guide | Price conscious groups & families 

Discover The Story of Wellington

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Twice Daily Trips

3 hour adventure

Explore Wellington like a local. You will learn everything you need to know. To enjoy our fine city to the fullest.

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Discover our cool little, world famous place.

Curious?

..about our harbour visitors such as Dolphins, Penguins and Seals?

Or more interested in modern life, creative or culinary experiences, conservation, wild beautiful nature, culture or history?

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Dolphins Wellington
Begin the story - Chapter 1.0

We scoop you up - Our first stop is the WELLINGTON SIGN. Here dolphins can be seen occasionally.

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 Chapter 1.1
Track back! We have past our unique inner city beach & famous Oriental Bay water front.
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Chapter 1.2
You ask your guide about our rich movie history & conservation effort.
"Is it really all happening right here?"
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Chapter 2.0
Within minutes you find yourself alone. Well, almost... it's so quiet and peaceful.
Is that the South Island in the distance?
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What else we do
You Wander the beaches and may ask about our original "Lord of the Rings" movie history tours.
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What else we do
...and our Seal Coast Safari. Wellis Regional & Coastal experience. 
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Next we spin around to the tops high above the city. You will ask your guide to take a photo of you. "For sure".
Wellington Cable Car

Chapter 3.o
Yes! Your cable car ride to the top of one of our national gardens is included. Again breathtaking photo opportunities from an entirely different side of Wellington for you.

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Chapter 4.1
Before you go. Learn about the rich offerings of culinary marvels and get special recommendations.

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Something for every taste. We love to show off our little city. 
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Time to say goodbye. Why do our guests rave  about this tour? Find out.
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Once we have shared our story with you, it is time to write your own. Armed with an understanding of what is on offer, you can pick what else to explore.
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Wander long the waterfront with shopping and museums all within a few minutes.
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It is time to write your own chapter. With our compact city at your fingertips. Finish in the heart of the city

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Tour Details

Description: 3 hour guided city tour. Guests experience some of the most unique places and stories of Wellington. Take time to arrive, wind down, and make yourself a little at home.

Tour designed as: Introduction guide and a journey through the many stories and sites of our little eden. Perfect for first time & visitors with limited time swell as our domestic visitors. An interactive tour with something for everyone. 

Pick-up locations:  Wellington's Cruise ship terminal / 9 Bunny St (outside railway station) / 145 Wakefield St ( Wellington i-site's tour bus stop in central city)

Vehicles: Comfortable air-conditioned 20 seater busses available for individual & group bookings. 

 Bookings: Book Now     Call: +64 (0) 21 459 521     Live Chat: Below

Departures

Twice Daily | 9:30am & 1:45 pm departures

  • Meeting point: 3 central locations
  • Return: After around 3 hours at central location or at pick-up point.

Three hour Wellington Story  $89

*per person | no additional costs

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"After the tour we almost felt like locals. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."
 
Peter & Hannah M.
 
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Stunning Coastline
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Seal Coast Safari | Pub at the clony
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Crystal clear oceans
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Movie Locations
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Resting most of their time on land
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Movie Locations
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Get off the road
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Hobbit Themed Lunches
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Explore Seal Coast Safari and Welly Rings Tours

 

The Story of Wellington

Pick-up Options

When you book, just select your pick-up and drop-off location FREE --- We have a number of convenient pickup locations for our morning and afternoon city tours around Wellington.

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Be Prepared 👍

We want to be clear. We all experience life differently. So? There is NOT such a thing as the "One Wellington Story". There are heaps!!!  🤪

We just share some of the most "talked about" features, locations, creatures and tales that we know you will love.

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For personalized tour offerings, special assistance or agent inquiries please contact us directly.

We look forward to taking you on a journey through our little place.

 

Enjoy

Your mind has time to tumble as we visit unique & wild ocean beaches, maybe exploring some of the wildest coastline you have ever see.

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Learn how the film industry has reshaped our city, home of  Lord of the Rings Trilogy creator Sir Peter Jackson. Rich movie history right here.

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Spectacular panoramic views give you a good sense of our wild and beautiful place.

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After the tour we will send you off with some great and personal tips that will help you to navigate and enjoy our city like a pro. Enjoy our culture and local cuisine. 

 

We will show you around our place 👍

Welcome to Wellington

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why is our website so colourful?
    We have asked ourselves the same question. It is probably due to the rich creative history of Wellington. It makes Wellington one of our cultural hubs with much diversity and a young creative soul. 

  • Is it worth it?
    We think it's great value. But better let our reviews tell the story. Our Wellington City Tour holds a solid 5 Star-Ratings on well rated tour wholesalers sites like Viator & Get Your Guide. But we love direct bookings.

  • What fitness is required
    This tour is designed for every fitness level. Take seat in our modern, air-conditioned mini-busses.

 

Your experts guides look forward to meeting you

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