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The Wellington Bucket List

Coffee culture, harbour winds, the Te Papa museum, day-trips into wine country. The once-in-a-lifetime experiences that define a Wellington trip — the bucket-list tours and tickets worth planning around.

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Top experiences in Wellington

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3h 30m

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

Your opportunity to visit locations in Wellington that you simply couldn't make on foot.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $74 a person

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Join us on this 3hr journey into the story of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara - the coolest little...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $52 a person

3h 20m

Half Day Tour of Wellington

Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington Where your Wellington adventure begins … Features include: • Downtown entertainment area of Wellington • Mt Victoria • Rugged Coastline •...

Top-rated · 4.7★
Free cancellation

From $75 a person

Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour for small groups not exceeding 11 people.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $109 a person

2h 30m

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus- Return Tour (2.5 hours)

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus is the official shuttle bus for kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $35 a person

Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)

A 5 hour guided highlights tour of coastal Wellington.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $127 a person

3h 30m

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

A unique and exciting exploration to Wellington’s secret coast.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $115 a person

45 min

Departure Transfer: Wellington Central City Centre Hotels to Wellington Airport

Book a departure transfer from you Wellington City Central accommodation to the Wellington Airport, so you won't spend extra time waiting for a taxi or other transportation.

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From $21 a person

2h 15m

Discover Wellingtons Hidden Māori Treasures

The area where Te Raukura-Te Wharewaka o Pōneke is located was harbour frontage to Te Aro Pā, an old traditional Māori village.

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From $32 a person

3h to 4h

Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour with App

Discover Wellington’s unique blend of colonial charm, political power, and waterfront energy on this immersive self-guided walking tour.

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From $10 a person

Day Tour in Mt. Field, Mt. Wellington, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and Richmond

Summit Mt.Wellington before enjoying a scenic drive along the Derwent River to Mt.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $134 a person

Mobility friendly vehicles with room for a wheel chair and portable mobility devises

Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

Discover Wellington's breath-taking vistas through our expertly curated City Heights Tour.

5.0★ · 61 reviews
Free cancellation

From $206 a person

Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

During our tour, we provide opportunities to get out of the vehicle, stretch your legs & get some fresh air.

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From $174 a person

2h to 24h

Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour

Ride at your own pace by hiring an eBike on this half-day or full-day self-guided adventure of Wellington.

5.0★ · 74 reviews
Free cancellation

From $50 a person

4h to 48h

kunanyi/Mt Wellington Tour & Hobart Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

This combined ticket gives you access to two of Hobart’s most iconic sightseeing tours – kunanyi/Mt Wellington Explorer Bus and Red Decker City Loop Tour!

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $60 a person

tep into a world of creativity, physical effects and movie magic at Wētā Workshop in Wellington

1h 30m

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Step behind-the-scenes Wētā Workshop has been making cool stuff for film and TV since 1987. Our crew has brought to life beloved characters and epic special effects for iconic...

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $35 a person

2h to 2h 30m

Easy Rider Two-Hour Wellington eBike Tour

The essential introduction to Wellington!

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From $85 a person

6h to 6h 30m

Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith.

4.6★ · 163 reviews
Free cancellation

From $177 a person

1h 30m

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

Discover Wellington from a different perspective on a 90-minute commentated harbour cruise aboard Ika Rere, the Southern Hemisphere’s first fully electric passenger ferry.

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From $47 a person

Kaitaki travelling through the Marlborough Sounds.

3h 30m

InterIslander Ferry - Picton to Wellington

For over 60 years, Interislander has been sharing the stunning scenery of Wellington Harbour and the breathtaking Marlborough Sounds with over 800,000 passengers every year.