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From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour
Badge of ExcellenceWellington, New Zealand
- 5 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Wellington’s south coast is both a popular choice and a missed opportunity for visitors; although a visit to Weta Workshop is a popular choice, many visitors pass up the chance to see the rocky beaches and rough surf that Wellington locals have learned to love. From the Weta Cave to the Taputarenga Marine Reserve, this small group tour offers the full south coast experience.
- Avoid public transport: pack as much into your day as possible with a private driver
- Enjoy a personalised experience with a range of optional city stop offs on your return from the south coast
- See a different side of Wellington; the rugged south coast is a world away from the manicured waterfront and Oriental Bay
- Recharge with lunch and a drink by the sea at a south coast restaurant
What's Included
- Lunch
- Local driver/guide with live commentary on board
- Hotel or cruise ship pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Cable Car tickets (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Tour departs from the Tour Pick Up Zone opposite and/ or in front of the Amora Hotel next to the Wellington i-SITE. Please be advised your pickup time may vary if you wish to be picked up at a specific destination, please confirm it with Zozo Travel at least 24 hours before departure.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
10:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
For hotel pick up please wait for your Zozo Travel driver guide in the lobby or main hotel entrance. For cruise pick up please wait at the Private Tour Waiting Area at the cruise terminal. DO NOT get on cruise shuttle. For specific pick up time and locations please contact Zozo Travel directly.
What To Expect
Mount Victoria
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Weta Cave
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chocolate Fish Cafe
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Te Kopahou Visitor Centre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wellington Wind Turbine
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wellington Cable Car
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Lady Norwood Rose Garden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old St Paul's
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
129 reviews
ARJAN_C, Apr 2024
Excellent introduction to Wellington. Outstanding views. Very nice lunch. All led by an Outstanding and patient guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Glad you enjoyed the day out in Wellington with us. Thanks for the feedback.
Pearlquan, Apr 2024
This is a great tour to see the Wellington sites in a short period of time. Gary was a great tour guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for the great feedback on the tour and your guide for the day, Gary! Cheers.
Andreas_P, Apr 2024
It was just a generally good way to see the city. Our driver was very friendly and knowledgable.
Just the seats were a bit too squeezy for larger people sitting together (reason for 1 less star).
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback and glad to hear the day out with us was enjoyable.
Sorry that it was a bit of a squeeze for you in your tour van but our Mercedes Sprinter 12 seaters are the most comfortable option available so there is not much we can do on the small group tour option. I suppose the only possible solution worth considering is to book a private version of the tour if size is a potential issue.
Jane_T, Mar 2024
This was a whistle stop type tour of the Wellington area. We were shown a lot of sites in and around Wellington. We didn't spend any length of time at any one stop.
Lunch was provided and was excellent.
In hindsight, wish I had booked the Te Papa museum as I think it would have been more memorable.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review Jane. Te Papa is certainly a great stop off in Wellington if you have the time and our From Cave to Coast Highlights Tour covers the rest of the must see spots in and around the city.
Betty_B, Mar 2024
I thought our tour guide did a great job showing us the sights of Wellington. We were pleasantly shocked that lunch was included and he let us all order what we wanted from a menu! Great tour and highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks Betty. It was my pleasure to host you for the day and glad you enjoyed the tour and lunch!
Kaye_Y, Mar 2024
Gary was a terrific guide who knew about the local area and gave interesting commentary. He was friendly and professional and was always willing to assist guests who needed it.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for the great feedback on Gary and your From Cave to Coast Highlights Tour experience with us. Cheers!
Bree_M, Mar 2024
This was by far one of the most interesting trips I have taken during my many years of traveling.
From ontime pickup at my hotel, to informative stop history, to a delightful lunch, and friendly driver conversation. The passenger guests engaged in humor and added much in conversations. A real delight.
I would have rated higher than a 5 if it was possible.
Highly recommend this trip to others!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Very much appreciated, Bree! Thanks for the glowing feedback. I'll certainly let Gary know that his performance was so highly thought of. Cheers.
Matthew_C, Mar 2024
Our guide, Phil, was wonderful and fun! He was super knowledgeable of the area and made the experience more enjoyable!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Much appreciated. Delighted to hear the experience was so enjoyable for you. Cheers.
Lydia_G, Mar 2024
This was a great overview of Wellington! Our driver was great and we loved being in a small group. I wish we could have spent some time walking around in town instead of taking the cable car ride which is nothing special. Lunch at the Chocolate Fish was really good, the views from the top of Mnt Victoria were AMAZING, and stopping at the Weta shop was a pleasant surprise.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Lydia.
Yes, the cable car is always an optional stop for guests. Some people love it, some don't!
Glad to see the experience was a 5 star one for you overall!
EVELYNE_E, Feb 2024
Great day !!
Full of fun facts and info
Awesome memories.
Thanks
I highly recommend
(And lunch was delicious💓)
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks Evelyne. It was my pleasure to host you for the day around our wonderful little city!
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