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A red cable car with 'BIRMINGHAM CABLECAR' written on it, traveling over a bridge with greenery and a cityscape in the background. 1
A group of people standing on a grassy hill overlooking a cityscape with mountains in the background. 2
The interior of a bus with passengers seated, windows, and a fire extinguisher. 3
A coastal landscape with rocky outcrops in the water, a clear blue sky, and a green hill with buildings in the background. 4
A cityscape with a clear view of buildings, a railway track, and a green park area. 5
By Wanderlust Tourism Group

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €56 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Join us on this 3hr journey into the storey of Wellington, where we share the history, culture, conservation and place in the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara - the coolest little capital. Visit Wellington’s main highlights and some hidden gems, including 4 photo stops a ride on the Cable Car. A perfect overview of our wonderful city for those who want an insight into local life and options on how to write your own Wellington storey.

    PLEASE NOTE THAT WELLINGTON CABLE CAR WILL BE CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE BETWEEN 21 JULY - 10 AUG 2025

Activity location

  • Miramar
    • 6022, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Miramar
    • 6022, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€55.62 x 2 Adults€111.24
Total
Price is €111.24
Until Wed, 21 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    4 photo stops - Wellington sign, south coast, Mt Victoria, Cable Car lookout
  • Inclusions
    Guaranteed drop off back to the cruise ship
  • Inclusions
    Pick up directly from cruise ships
  • Inclusions
    Cable Car ticket
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 3 hour duration includes travel time between photo stops and points of interest
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Pass by)

Drive past the national museum and learn about current exhibitions that you could visit during the rest of your time in Wellington

Oriental Bay (Pass by)

Soak in the view from Wellington's Golden Sands beach

Miramar

  • 10m
Photo stop by the quirky Wellington sign, a homage to the Hollywood sign, before driving through Miramar and learning how the area became the home of New Zealand's film industry

Wahine Memorial

  • 15m
Photo stop at Wahine Memorial Park on Wellington's stunning South Coast. Enjoy majestical views of the entrance to Wellington Harbour, Taputeranga Marine Reserve, Cook Strait, and sometimes Kaikoura Ranges on the South Island

Lyall Bay (Pass by)

Experience the novelty of driving beneath the Wellington Airport runway and watch as local surfers catch waves in the bay

Mount Victoria Lookout

  • 15m
Photo stop at the famous Mt Victoria Lookout for spectacular views of the city and harbour

The Bucket Fountain (Pass by)

Drive through the entertainment area of Courtenay Place before passing by the unique Bucket Fountain, one of Wellington's many unique sculptures. This is located on Cuba Street, which is the heart of Bohemian Wellington. Learn about what makes Wellington such a welcoming place

Wellington Cable Car

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a complimentary ride on Wellington's Cable Car - New Zealand's only remaining funicular railway. The 5min ride to the summit will take you through light-filled tunnels to another great view of the city and the chance to pick up some Wellington souvenirs at the Cable Car mini-museum

Wellington Botanic Garden (Pass by)

Keep your ears open for the sound of once critically endangered native birds that are now commonplace in our city thanks to various conservation efforts

New Zealand Parliament (Pass by)

See the unique Beehive building at NZ Parliament. An example of Brutalist architecture, this structure was voted one of the ugliest buildings in the world once upon a time!

Old St Paul's (Pass by)

Drive by the beautiful Old St Paul's Cathedral, arguably one of the finest examples of timber Gothic Revival architecture in the world

Location

Activity location

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    Miramar
    • 6022, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Miramar
    • 6022, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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