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Capital City Tour with Cable Car Visit
Tour Times: 9:30 AM, 13:45 PM
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Overview
Your professional guide welcomes you at the cruise terminal where your 3 hour tour begins.
A perfect introduction to the city get ready to discover the world of Te-Whanagnui-a-Tara, Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand, before seeing the golden sands of Oriental Bay on your way to your first photo stop - the Wellington sign. You are not in Hollywood but the sign is a well known landmark in the area, perfect for photos!
Learn about the roots of the film industry, in the Miramar suburb and travel the peninsula and hear about the important conservation the region has applied to support the regions birds. Time for another photo moment, featuring the South Coast, admire the sweeping views of the harbor and on a clear day all the way to the Cape Palliser and the South Island.
Settle in as you travel along the coast, under the runway by the airport for what's sure to be a tour highlight at the Mt Victoria Lookout - simply the best views to photograph across the city and harbor.
From there you travel to the entertainment area, a vibrant part of the city, known for its craft beer and coffee. Plus the well known areas of Courtenay Place and Cuba Street, your guide will have some great recommendations here!
You will then be dropped off at Wellington’s Cable Car, a fun experience and in just a few minutes you will feel on top of the world! There is time to take more photos as you enjoy the forever views, or pick up a souvenir, there is even a mini-museum to discover at the top.
Your driver/guide will meet you at the top and from here you continue your drive past other well known city attractions, including the Beehive and Parliament Buildings, and the impressive Gothic Old St Paul’s Cathedral. Take in the lovely architecture as you drive along the waterfront before your drop off at the cruise port.
Sample itinerary - subject to change:
- • Photo stop at Wellington sign, south coast
- • Mt Victoria, and Cable Car (ticket included in tour price)
- • Drive past Te Papa
- • Oriental Bay
- • Miramar Peninsula
- • Cuba Street
- • Beehive/Parliament Buildings
- • Cuba Street
- • Miramar Peninsula
- • Oriental Bay
- • Drive past Te Papa
- • Mt Victoria, and Cable Car (ticket included in tour price)
What's Included
- Air conditioned roundtrip transportation
- English speaking driver/guide
- Discovering Wellington highlights
- Wellington Cable Car
- 4 photo stops
Considerations
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Arrive 15 minutes before your tour time for an on-time departure.
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Food and drinks are not included.
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Other entrance tickets are not included.
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The vehicle does not have storage space for walkers, luggage, wheelchairs or scooters.
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Advance notice is needed for car seat requests.
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Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day.
Special Instructions
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Dress for the weather and wear cool and comfortable clothes, a jacket and closed toe shoes.
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Tours are only available in English, operate in almost any weather and the itinerary may happen in a different order.
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Tours will only be cancelled due to weather is safety is a concern
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Infants under 3 years old travel free, but must be booked in.
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With advance notice, for land based guests pick ups are available at the following locations: 9 bunny street outside the McDonalds, 145 Wakefield Street opposite to the old Amora hotel. Please advise at time of booking.
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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Price Info
Capital City Tour with Cable Car Visit
Per Person
USD $ 78.00
Per Child - Ages 3 to 12 years
USD $ 52.00
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