Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour

North Island

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Start: Wellington 1pm

Finish: Wellington ~5pm

Location: Wellington

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 4 hours

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Half-Day Tasting Experience with Local Wellington Breweries

Kick off your craft beer afternoon at 1:00pm with a scenic drive along Oriental Parade to Parrot Dog Brewery, where bold brews and friendly chats set the tone. From there, enjoy coastal views en route to the award-winning Garage Project, known for its inventive flavours and vibrant atmosphere. You’ll get to sample a diverse range of beers that put this brewery on the national map.

Next up is Panhead’s Tory Street taproom, home to the legendary Supercharger APA and other bold brews that showcase Kiwi beer craftsmanship. The tour wraps up at The Fork and Brewer, with over 30 beers on tap and traditional hand-pulled pints. At 5.00pm, you’ll be dropped at your preferred Wellington spot—perfect for continuing the craft beer journey or just relaxing after a top afternoon.

Note: Tours run as planned, even in bad weather, but routes may change due to unexpected conditions.

Large group enjoying a beer tasting session at Tuatara Third Eye bar in Wellington

Two men enjoying a craft beer tasting paddle at Boneface Brewery in Upper Hutt

South African supporters posing outside Boneface Brewery on a craft beer tour in Upper Hutt

Sounds Air team enjoying a night out at the Garage Project taproom in Wellington

Group of men smiling and holding beers at Panhead Custom Ales brewery

Cheese and charcuterie platter with two pints of beer on a wooden table at Fortune Favours in Wellington

AGE INFORMATION

Adult: 15 years +
Children: 5-14 years
Drinking Age: Minimum age for drinking alcohol in NZ is 18 years

CANCELLATION & REFUND

Cancel 2 days or more before travel: Full refund**
Cancel within 48 hours: 50% refund**

Note: **Excludes credit card or payment fees if applicable, which are non-refundable.

*Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*

Itinerary

1.We'll collect you at 1.00pm for a scenic drive around Oriental Parade to Lyall Bay, where we'll visit Parrot Dog Brewery. There, you'll have the chance to taste their brews and chat with the knowledgeable brewery staff.

2.Continuing our journey along the rugged south coast, we'll return to the city and head to Garage Project Brewery, recently crowned the country's top Craft Beer brewery. You'll get to sample from their wide and innovative range of beers.

3.Next, we'll make our way to Panhead's Tory St brewery, where you can taste their Supercharger APA among other beers, often hailed as New Zealand's best craft beer.

4.Our final stop will be at The Fork and Brewer, where you can choose from over 30 beers on tap, including special brews on their two hand pull pumps.

5.We'll drop you off at 5pm at your preferred location in Wellington, which might just be another craft beer bar.