We make Wellington easy for you.
On your private tour you will hear about living in Wellington from a passionate local. Learn about our history, our people, our earthquakes. Enjoy informed conversation, individual attention, personal space in our comfortable vehicle and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love.
Why chose uTours:
Sixth person is free. Groups larger than 6 people will travel in two vehicles.
You will be met on time at an agreed location, usually your accommodation.
We will communicate with you quickly and clearly.
Your tour will reflect your interests, pace & time requirements.
You will be driven safely, have fun and be well looked after.
At the end of the tour, you will have a good sense and feel for Wellington.
uTours – where it's all about Wellington and all about you!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wellington Wind Turbine, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Enjoy 360 degree breathtaking views across the city and harbour. We will be flexible to fit your needs eg you may prefer to visit Mt Victoria as an alternative lookout point. Time and order of activities will vary on Half and Full Day tours.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Owhiro Bay, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Check out the wild south coast beaches, with good views of the South Island (weather permitting). Visit the Te Kopahou Reserve Visitor Centre. You may even see dolphins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Weta Workshop, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
At the Weta Cave, come face to face with characters, props and displays from your favourite movies. Weta's more in-depth workshop tours must be pre-booked and costs are additional. Please ask us for more information.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oriental Bay, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Check out the sea, sand and wind at Oriental Bay. Marvel at the houses perched on the hill above our purpose-built inner-city beach.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cuba Street District, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Taste boutique coffee & food in Leeds St. Experience the funky Cuba St shops.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wellington Cable Car, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Ride the cable car without having to queue for tickets. Check out the views, the cable car museum and the Victorian perfumery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parliament Buildings, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Explore Thorndon, NZ's oldest suburb, Parliament Buildings, Old St Paul's Cathedral and the Botanic Gardens.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, Wellington, Greater Wellington, North Island
Visit this internationally significant native botanic garden. Walk along the Canopy Walkway, among the ferns and check out the Nature Trail. Native pigeon, the kereru, and other native birds are abundant.
Duration: 30 minutes