Wellington city heights private tour with Weta Workshop
Wellington Central, Wellington
Kosher Tours and Travel provides travel Instyle with a large German made car for 1-3 guests or an SUV for 4-6 guests and be guided by a kiwi born driver and guide.
Private customizable tours in Wellington with a local English-speaking guide, ideal for visitors interested in city views, history, and film culture.
Highlights
- Locally born Kiwi guide speaking English as a first language
- Optional hobby historian guide offering tours on Polynesian migration
- Visit to the Wētā Cave experience
- Views from three city heights including Mount Victoria and Hawkins Hill
- Ride on the Wellington Cable Car included
Description
Discover Wellington comfortably on a private tour tailored to your interests, led by a local guide and adventurer. Explore the city from three elevated vantage points: Mount Victoria (187 meters), Hawkins Hill (400 meters), and enjoy a ride on the world-renowned Wellington Cable Car.
Take in pristine coastal scenery and stop for lunch to enjoy a traditional Kiwi meal such as Fish and Chips on the beach. Try local specialties like Abalone (Pāua) or a classic New Zealand meat pie.
Spend 20 minutes at the Wētā Cave, part of the production village founded by Sir Richard Taylor, known for movies like Avatar and The Lord of the Rings produced by Peter Jackson and James Cameron.
On request, add a specialist guide with expertise as a native bush guide or a local hobby historian focusing on pre-European history and World War I.
Includes
- Pickup at a designated location
- Drive past Oriental Bay, Oriental Parade, Wellington 6001 (no stop)
- Drive past Carter Fountain, Wellington harbour (no stop)
- Mount Victoria, Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6011 — 30 minutes stop
- The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road Miramar, Wellington 6022 — 45 minutes (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Wētā Cave, 1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022 — 20 minutes stop
- Shelly Bay Road, Wellington — 15 minutes stop
- Red Rocks Reserve, Owhiro Bay, Wellington — 15 minutes stop
- Wellington Wind Turbine, via Ashton Fitchett Drive, Wellington 6002 — 20 minutes stop
- Wellington Cable Car, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington 6011 — 30 minutes ride
- Lady Norwood Rose Garden, 101 Glenmore Street, Wellington 6012 — 20 minutes stop
Excludes
- Cost of lunch
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure preferred dates and bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is during clear weather for optimal city and coastal views.
