• Duration: Approximately 5 hours

  • Group size: 2 - 11 people per vehicle

  • Includes: Local driver-guide, transportation, lunch at a seaside café or restaurant — one main meal and one drink per guest

  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off: Available from Wellington i-SITE, cruise ship or selected centrally located Wellington hotels

  • Optional extras: Wellington Cable Car ride and entry to Old St Paul’s Cathedral.

* Optional departure times available for cruise ship passengers on specific cruise ship dates.

* Please note: This is a shared small-group tour, and exclusivity is not guaranteed. Guests may share the vehicle with other travellers

Tour Itinerary

  • Wellington Waterfront & Mt Victoria Lookout

Begin with a scenic drive along the Wellington Waterfront before heading up to Mt Victoria Lookout for spectacular 360-degree views over Wellington city, the harbour and surrounding hills.

  • Oriental Bay & Evans Bay

Continue along the coastal road through Oriental Bay and Evans Bay, enjoying views of the waterfront, harbour and the unique private cable cars built into the hillside.

  • Wellington Blown Away Sign

Make a brief photo stop at the iconic Wellington Blown Away sign.

  • Weta Cave, Miramar

Visit the famous Weta Cave Shop, the creative hub of Wētā Workshop in Miramar. Explore the mini museum, admire life-sized sculptures, take photos and watch an exclusive documentary showcasing the world of movie-making and special effects.

  • Shelly Bay & Miramar Peninsula

The coastal journey continues along scenic Shelly Bay and around the Miramar Peninsula.

  • Lunch at a local cafe

Enjoy lunch at a local seaside café or restaurant. One main meal and one drink per guest are included.

  • Wahine Memorial Park

Pause at Wahine Memorial Park, commemorating the tragic sinking of the inter-island ferry Wahine in 1968.

  • Wellington’s South Coast

Explore the dramatic southern coastline, including:

  • Taputarenga Marine Reserve

  • Te Kopahou Reserve Visitors Centre

  • Scenic coastal landscapes and views across Cook Strait

  • Brooklyn Wind Turbine

Return towards the city via the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, offering impressive views over Wellington and its surrounding suburbs.

  • Wellington Cable Car & Botanic Garden

  • Discover Wellington’s downtown highlights, with the option to enjoy a ride on the famous Wellington Cable Car.

  • Continue with a walk through the Botanic Garden to the beautiful Lady Norwood Rose Gardens.

* Cable Car tickets are not included - $7NZD per person one way.

  • Old St Paul’s Cathedral (optinal entry)

The final stop is Old St Paul’s Cathedral, a magnificent native-timber cathedral built in 1866. Guests may explore the cathedral and admire its stunning stained-glass windows.

* Optional entry is at guests’ own expense — $5NZD per person.

  • Return & Drop-Off

Conclude the experience with a convenient drop-off service back in central Wellington.

CANCELLATIONS

  • Cancellation of confirmed bookings 24 hours or more prior to departure will be refunded in full (minus any booking or credit card fees). There are no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour departure. Tour bookings may be re-scheduled by request if availability allows.

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FAQ

  • Yes. It is designed as an easy, well-rounded introduction to Wellington, combining iconic sights with local viewpoints and places that are harder to reach without a car. Guests often tell us they enjoy the mix of city, coast, history, and local commentary.

  • This five-hour tour offers better value for money by giving you more time, more variety, and lunch included in one experience. Along with Wellington’s iconic city highlights, you will enjoy a scenic drive along the dramatic south coast, with time to take in the views and explore beyond the central city. Your tour also includes a delicious seaside lunch - one main and one drink - so you can relax and enjoy a more complete Wellington day out.

  • We include a high-quality, delicious lunch at a local seaside café, featuring one main meal and one drink per guest. The café can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.

  • The tour visits the Weta Cave in Miramar, where you can see displays, sculptures, and the mini museum, and watch the exclusive documentary. A full Weta Workshop studio tour (90-minute long) is not included.

  • To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, participants must be able to enter and exit our vans unassisted, using steps and grab rails.

    If this basic requirement cannot be met at the start of the tour, our guides reserve the right to decline participation.

    Please contact us before booking to discuss your needs. We are happy to help you decide whether this tour is suitable for you.

  • Absolutely! Our Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour is a family-friendly way to explore Wellington. The tour combines spectacular views, scenic coastal drives, fascinating local sights and a visit to Wētā Cave, with plenty of variety to keep both adults and children engaged. A relaxed yummy lunch is also included, making it an easy and enjoyable way for the whole family to experience the best of Wellington in one day.

  • Yes, absolutely! Zozo Travel offers alternative departure times on selected cruise-ship dates to suit ship schedules. Please provide your ship details when booking so we can confirm the right departure arrangement.

  • If your ship is delayed, we can usually adjust the itinerary to accommodate your revised cruise schedule, where possible.

    If your ship is unable to dock in Wellington due to severe weather or changes its course, and we need to cancel your tour as a result, you’ll receive a full refund.

  • Pickup is available from the Wellington i-SITE, the cruise-ship terminal, and selected centrally located Wellington hotels. Your confirmed pickup time and location will be supplied after booking.

  • Pick-up times are typically scheduled 15–30 minutes before the activity start time, depending on your selected pick-up location.

    Your confirmed pick-up time and location will be provided in your booking confirmation.

  • Bring a light jacket or layers, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera or phone. Wellington weather can change quickly, especially around the coast.