New Zealand · WELLINGTON TOURS
The capital is small, walkable and windy, and it makes films. These 15 cover the harbour, the film workshops, the coast road and the food, priced by length with a note on the ones that go ahead in a southerly.
See how Wētā Workshop makes film props, costumes, creatures, and effects on a lively 90-minute Wellington studio tour.
“Great experience! Sully your guide came across so vibrant and cheerful, pBut found it hard to hear the recorded voices of the founders. I it thought it could have a little more volume. Otherwise highly recommend tour.”
Explore Wētā Workshop in Wellington with a guided look at film props, creatures, costumes, and practical effects from LOTR and beyond.
“I'm not a huge lord of the rings fan. and thought it was going to be pretty much about that. so wasn't overly excited. But I was very wrong they have been involved in so many more films, etc I have always thought the Te Papa Gallipoli exhibition Read more”
Ride Wellington’s historic cable car to Kelburn for city views, Botanic Garden walks, the Cable Car Museum, and an easy return trip.
“Great experience for all ages. Recommend this to anyone visiting Wellington or just a family activity to do.”
See Wellington’s top sights in 3 hours 20 minutes, with Mount Victoria views, Wētā Cave, the Cable Car, Parliament, and Old St Paul’s.
“I booked this excursion during a cruise stop in Wellington for 13 people. Merv was our driver and guide. First, Merv was fabulous! Thank you for going above and beyond. We hade a great time and were able to see most of the important things in Wellington. They were on time, good coordination, and dropping us off in time to return. Can highly recommend!”
See Wellington’s coast, viewpoints, film district, landmarks, and Cable Car on a friendly three-hour city tour with local guides.
“Andy was an excellent guide and spoke about many parts of Wellington off the beaten track”
Explore Wellington’s Lord of the Rings filming sites, Weta Workshop, Rivendell, Isengard, and a hearty lunch on this full-day guided tour.
“This tour was a dream come true for me: visiting my favourite LOTR locations, the Weta workshop, and learning new things about how the movies came to be from our knowlegeable guides Jack and (so sorry I don't remember his name, but he plays in a metal band?). We were traveling with our 2month old baby, and they were very supportive and helpful. We even managed to do the forest walk with our pram! It required a couple of lifts, but totally worth it!”
Explore predator-free Kapiti Island from Wellington with a private guide, native birds, ferry transport, a guided walk, and chef-prepared lunch.
“A lovely day on the Island, saw some amazing birds, and had a lovely lunch provided in our day tour. The guides were very knowledgeable.”
Ride the Northern Explorer from Wellington to Auckland through volcanic peaks, coast, farmland, and the Raurimu Spiral with onboard catering.
“Great experience throughout. Comfortable way to see a lot of then Island. Staff were very attentive.”
Tour Martinborough from Wellington with three winery tastings, Remutaka views, a small group, and optional cheese and lunch stops.
“The tour was excellent. Perfect if you are interested in tasting good wine, meeting new people and enjoying the beautiful nature that NZ offers.”
Spend two days on predator-free Kapiti Island with guided walks, native birds, a night search for kiwi, meals, ferry, and lodging.
“The island is so beautiful with its natural soundscape and landscape, pest and predator-free since 1997. Native birds were literally all around us and the whole experience was quite magical. Hikes were great to go on for the active, and theRead more”
Review the InterIslander ferry from Wellington to Picton, with Cook Strait views, generous luggage allowance, onboard facilities, and practical tips.
“It was really a great experience including crew giving all information in detail about the whales and dolphins . Crew was really caring”
Explore Wellington’s Lord of the Rings filming sites, Mount Victoria, and Wētā Workshop on a practical four-hour tour with expert guides.
“Gina was a great guide, super friendly and knowledgeable. We started at Weta and the tour there was fascinating and the work they do there with the number of staff they have is truly remarkable. After the tour, we drove to Mt Victoria lookout to see different filming locations from the movies and the skyline of the city. Overall the tour was super fun and a great value.”
Explore Wellington’s Lord of the Rings film sites, Mount Victoria, and Weta Workshop with an expert guide on this practical half-day tour.
“Natalie was our tour guide, she was very informative about the tour, we had an enjoyable day with her. Would recommend this tour.”
Explore Zealandia in Wellington on a guided two-hour walk with native birds, tuatara, conservation stories, and expert local guides.
“Juli is a great tour guide! We got to see a lot if different birds and plants, and we even saw a couple of Tuataras.”
Visit Wellington’s wild south coast, cross private farmland, see fur seals by a leaning lighthouse, and explore native forest on a small-group safari.
“by Nancy_P -"Great experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. The only thing I would say is that the tour guide should of had enough water for the 7 of us. He only had pop. Also, I wish he would of helped us find and see the seals”
Pick an island, a lake or a cave.
