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From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour with Lunch

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Overview

Highlights

Panoramic city view from Mount Victoria Lookout
Spectacular scenic coastal drive
Delicious seaside cafe lunch with drink
Visit to the Weta Workshop Weta Cave for a look at where their movie magic happens
Epic city views from the Wind Turbine atop Brooklyn Hill
Central city highlights including the Cable Car, Botanical Gardens and Old St Paul's Cathedral

This five hour guided tour of Wellington lets you see the city from a new perspective. Head to two different elevated viewpoints, drive the rugged coastline, head to Weta Workshop, ride the Cable Car and wander through Old St Paul’s Cathedral.

What's Included?

Local driver guide
Lunch (mains and a drink) at a local seaside cafe
Pick up and drop off service available from central Wellington
Exclusive behind the scenes Weta Workshop documentary viewing
Visits to Mount Victoria Lookout and the Brooklyn Wind Turbine for spectacular views of the city and harbour
Scenic coastal drive around Oriental and Evans Bay Parades, the Shelly Bay Scenic Route around Miramar Peninsula and the rugged south Wellington coast

The tour starts with a drive along the Wellington Waterfront and up Mt Victoria to the Mt Victoria Lookout for stunning 360 degree views of Wellington city and it's picturesque harbour. Take a scenic coastal drive around Oriental Bay and Evans Bay Parades and take a look at the variety of private cable cars perched precariously on the hillside.

Make a brief stop at the iconic Wellington Blown Away sign before a visit to the famous Weta Cave Shop, the hub of Weta Studio Tours in Miramar, Wellington. It's not just a retail store: it's a cavern of creativity. At the Weta Cave you can snap a selfie with the life-sized sculptures, wander through the mini museum, and watch the exclusive documentary. It's a movie lover's paradise.

The coastal theme continues with a drive along scenic Shelly Bay and around the Miramar Peninsula including a lunch stop at a seaside cafe or restaurant (mains and a drink included).

The tour takes on a sombre tone with a short stop at the Wahine Memorial Park before you explore the south Wellington coast, Taputarenga Marine Reserve and Te Kopahou Reserve Visitors Centre.

The tour returns to the city via the Brooklyn Wind Turbine with it’s unbeatable city views before a return to the city proper with downtown sights including an optional ride in the famous Wellington Cable Car (tickets not included) and a look at the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens via a walk through the Botanical Gardens. The final tour destination is Old St. Paul’s Cathedral and its impressive stained glass windows. Explore the native hardwood timber cathedral which dates back to 1856. A drop off service completes the tour.

Session Length

Please allow five hours for this experience

Important Information

Guidelines

Most dietary requirements are catered for, please advise at the time of booking

Cancellation

Cancellation of confirmed bookings 24 hours or more prior to departure will be refunded in full (minus any booking or credit card fees). There are no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour departure.

Numbers on the Day

The maximum group size is 11.

Other Info

Zozo Travel makes every effort to offer the tour as advertised but reserves the right to alter itineraries where required.

Location

The tour takes place in Wellington city and the surrounding suburbs.