CentrePort Wellington offers a wealth of sightseeing options, such as Wellington Cable Car, Mt. Victoria Lookout, and Wellington Botanic Gardens, many of which can be visited on a shore excursion. Alternatively, escape the inner city on a day trip and travel to beauty spots such as the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, the Kāpiti Coast, and the Hutt Valley.
Movie buffs will especially enjoy Lord of the Rings–themed tours, which typically stop at Weta Cave, run by the Oscar-winning Weta Workshop. Craft beer tours of Wellington and wine tours of the nearby Martinborough wine region also depart from the port.