Private seven-hour Wellington tourMt Victoria city and harbour viewsWētā Cave film displays and shopLunch beside the coastRed Rocks and seasonal seal viewingWellington Cable Car rideBotanic Garden and rose gardenParliament, Old St Paul’s and Wright Hill

Adult: 15 years +Children: 5-14 years

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Private Wellington Full-Day City & Coast Tour

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Start: Wellington

Travel Time: 7 hours

Experience Wellington from its panoramic hilltops to its rugged shoreline on a private full-day tour of New Zealand’s capital. Take in sweeping views from Mt Victoria, visit Wētā Cave, travel along the dramatic south coast and Red Rocks, ride the famous Wellington Cable Car and see landmarks including the Botanic Garden, Parliament and Old St Paul’s. With private transport, a local guide, lunch and refreshments included, it’s an easy way to see many sides of Wellington in one day.

Tūī bird perched on harakeke at Mt Victoria Lookout with Wellington Harbour in the background

From Wellington’s Harbour Views to Its Wild South Coast

Start your day above the city at Mt Victoria, where the harbour, surrounding hills and compact capital spread out below. Continue to Miramar and Wētā Cave for a taste of Wellington’s internationally renowned film culture before heading towards the coast for lunch. From here, the landscape becomes wilder as the journey follows Wellington’s southern shoreline towards Red Rocks, where New Zealand fur seals may be seen at certain times of the year.

A panoramic view of Wellington city and harbour from Mt Victoria lookout

Back in the city, ride the Wellington Cable Car and spend time among the greenery of the Botanic Garden and Lady Norwood Rose Garden before visiting the capital’s historic and political landmarks. See the distinctive Beehive and Parliament Buildings, step inside the heritage surroundings of Old St Paul’s, then finish with elevated views from Wright Hill. Combining city sights, coastal landscapes, film culture, heritage and scenic viewpoints, this private seven-hour tour offers a varied introduction to Wellington beyond the usual city-centre highlights.

Weta Workshop, Troll Sculptures, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Wellington

Tourist posing beside a Gollum statue at Weta Cave in Wellington

Young boy playfully roaring at troll sculpture at Wētā Workshop in Wellington

Suni and John posing with troll sculpture at Weta Cave in Wellington

Troll sculptures from Lord of the Rings outside Weta Cave in Wellington

Group of American visitors enjoying lunch at Chocolate Fish Café in Wellington

Seal resting among the rugged rocks at Red Rocks Reserve with the South Island visible across Cook Strait

Two women smiling in front of blooming tulip beds at Wellington Botanic Garden in spring

Red Wellington Cable Car overlooking city skyline and harbour on a clear day

Private seven-hour Wellington tour
Mt Victoria city and harbour views
Wētā Cave film displays and shop
Lunch beside the coast
Red Rocks and seasonal seal viewing
Wellington Cable Car ride
Botanic Garden and rose garden
Parliament, Old St Paul’s and Wright Hill

Private seven-hour Wellington tour
Mt Victoria city and harbour views
Wētā Cave film displays and shop
Lunch beside the coast
Red Rocks and seasonal seal viewing
Wellington Cable Car ride
Botanic Garden and rose garden
Parliament, Old St Paul’s and Wright Hill

Adult: 15 years +
Children: 5-14 years

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New Zealand fur seals may be seen around Red Rocks at certain times of the year, but wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. Even without seals, the journey reveals Wellington’s rugged south coast and dramatic shoreline. For another tour combining coastal scenery with potential seal viewing, explore the Private Wairarapa and Cape Palliser Full-Day Tour.

The itinerary combines city landmarks, coastal scenery, film culture and panoramic viewpoints. Highlights include Mt Victoria, Wētā Cave, Red Rocks, the Wellington Cable Car, Botanic Garden, Parliament, Old St Paul’s and Wright Hill. An included seaside lunch breaks up the sightseeing. Discover more attractions and travel ideas in this Wellington guide.

The half-day tour suits travellers wanting Wellington’s principal highlights within a compact itinerary. Choose the Private Wellington Full-Day City and Coast Tour if you prefer additional time for coastal scenery, attractions and commentary. A full day also allows for a more comprehensive introduction without moving as quickly between locations.

These tours visit Wētā Cave, where you can see film displays, photograph character sculptures and browse the shop. However, a guided Wētā Workshop experience is not listed as part of these itineraries. Film enthusiasts wanting more Middle-earth locations may prefer the dedicated Private Wellington Lord of the Rings Half-Day Tour.