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Martinborough Full Day Wine Tour
Sightseeiing & wine tour. The perfect tour for cruise ship travelers and tourists staying in the City. Join Brian or Anita on this fun and exciting tour to the vineyards of Martinborough to taste the regions exquisite wines and also see and stop at places of beauty on our way. We will drive through the Hutt Valley region. We will visit the Lord of the Rings filming site at the Kaitoke Regional Park and walk across the swing bridge. We stop at the Rimatuka Lookout. You will enjoy wine tasting at three vineyards and enjoy a platter style lunch at one of the vineyards You will walk through the historic township of Greytown where the main street is lined with Victorian colonial architecture. The town also has a number of boutique and quirky local stores such as art and craft shops . Coffee and tea stop at Grand Old Hotel Visit C'est Cheese in Featherston where you can taste or purchase from an impressive range of unique NZ .
Seal Coast Safari Tour by 4WD
Join us for this unique and exciting exploration of Wellington’s natural wonders and rugged south coast. Although only 20km from downtown, this destination will feel like another world. Travelling in exclusive Mercedes 4WD vehicles, we visit an area of pristine native forest with the chance to see many iconic bird species like Tui, Kaka and Kereru before venturing through private farmland with sheep, cattle and goats, while being treated to stunning views of the Cook Strait, South Island and Kaikoura Ranges. Once down to sea-level, we’ll meet some much-loved locals – New Zealand Fur Seals. Observe these amazing animals as they sunbathe, play, and swim while learning about their history, ecology, and conservation from your friendly and knowledgeable guide. The Seal Coast Safari is a must-do for anyone who loves nature, wildlife, and adventure. Book your Seal Coast Safari today and discover one of Wellington’s best-kept secrets!
Wētā Workshop Experience in Wellington
Wellington, New Zealand, is home to an entire community of creative Wētā Workshop artisans who’ve brought life to such films as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies, King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia, Avatar, and many others. Wētā Workshop is your gateway to filmmaking creativity. Join our guided tours and learn about the making of movie effects, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, and more!
Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
Your expert local guide will narrate as you take a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, where you will enjoy wine tastings at a selection of Martinborough wineries, on this full day tour. Lunch will be served at a vineyard restaurant before the tour heads to the south Wairarapa coast. Visit the rugged coastal village of Ngawi and the North Island's largest permanent seal colony as well as a drive by of the famed “Paths of the Dead” from Lord of the Rings, the Putangirua Pinnacles. Finally climb the steps to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for epic sweeping sea views before heading to the Lake Ferry Hotel on the edge of Lake Onoke for dinner. This 10 hour tour takes in a variety of stunning landscapes in the greater Wellington region.
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
We make our way up to the Mount Victoria Lookout to see spectacular views of Wellington’s city by driving up Courtenay Place, past the Embassy Picture Theatre which held two world premieres; The last LOTR instalment The Return of the King (2003), and the first Hobbit movie An Unexpected Journey (2012). Then it is off to Hobbiton Woods where the filming of his epic trilogy began. Home of the Shortcut to Mushrooms scene; Sam & Frodo’s Second Breakfast; the location where the Hobbits hid from the Black Rider (“Get off the Road!”); the Race to the Buckleberry Ferry scene; and King Théoden’s Dunharrow Encampment. Now we are off to the Weta Workshop in Miramar. for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour where you see how props plus weaponry are made and probably maybe meet artists at work. At the Weta Cave see and have photos with Gollum, Lurtz the Uruk-hai, Bilbo’s three Trolls. The tour concludes with a drive around the bays back to the city
Private 5 Hour Wellington City heights tour
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. Enjoy local hospitality and guided recommendations for shopping and food including Manuka honey, chocolate, Sheep skins and Jade/Greenstone.
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour
Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach to Waiorua at the northern end of the island. You'll be met by your local guide who tell you the unique history and stories of this place and will walk with you to help you identify the flora & fauna all around you. You'll have time for independent walking before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you'll head back to the mainland by ferry.
Wētā Workshop Experience with Guided Transfers
Enter the world of Wētā Workshop with the Wētā Workshop Experience + Guided Transfers, a guided round trip by Wētā Workshop! You’ll enjoy return transfers from Wellington i-SITE to Wētā Workshop, where you’ll explore our two unique tour spaces. Your driver will highlight iconic film sites during your journey to the Wētā Cave (a cavern of creativity in it's own right!) On arrival, a Wētā Workshop crew member will show you incredible props and costumes from films like The Hobbit and The Chronicles of Narnia.
5 hour Martinborough shared Chefs Wine Tour with Gourmet lunch
Kosher Tours and Travel makes you feel like your on Holiday with a leisurely lunch accompanied by 3 wine tastings. Your Chef guide will accompany you through the best things in life in New Zealand's premier wine growing region. Explore the rural heartland on the Wairarapa region and saturate the wine culture and the feeling of Burgundy without leaving New Zealand. See through the eyes of a French trained chef and explore where few eyes have seen in the majestic Martinborough region only 75 minutes from the capital city.
Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia
The ultimate way to experience New Zealand's rare and amazing wildlife! Enjoy an engaging and informative walk through the picturesque eco-sanctuary on this 2-hour small group tour and witness the native wildlife that lives on the mainland. Soak up the beautiful scenery while learning more about New Zealand’s unique ecological history. Experience firsthand why Zealandia has been named the top tourism operation in Aotearoa New Zealand 2023, winning the prestigious Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award.
Attractions in Wellington
- Wellington Cable Car
- Mt. Victoria Lookout
- Weta Workshop
- New Zealand Parliament (Beehive)
- Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa)
- Old St. Paul's
- Wairarapa
- Zealandia Ecosanctuary
- Cuba Street
- Red Rocks Reserve (Pariwhero)
- Wellington Botanic Garden
- Southward Car Museum
- Wellington Museum
- City Gallery Wellington
- Staglands Wildlife Reserve
- Hutt Valley
- Wellington Outer Green Belt
- Space Place at Carter Observatory
- CentrePort Wellington