Immerse in traditional Maori art tradition that spans three centuries on this Maori cultural small-group tour from Wellington. Experience the art and cultural customs of the Maori people that form part of a rich heritage, making Aotearoa (New Zealand) unique in the world.

You’ll be picked up from your Wellington hotel in a small air-conditioned luxury mini coach. Walk along Wellington’s beautiful waterfront and hear legends of sea monsters, Maori warriors and fearsome storms.

Enjoy great views from a landmark peak and take an extraordinary insight into the rich arts, culture and natural history of this fascinating country with a guided visit to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. If you opted for the half-day tour your cultural tour experience concludes at the Museum.

The full-day tour option concludes with a Bistro style lunch at one of Wellington’s leading locations.

Duration

4 hours or 8 hours

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Price

Starting from $178.22 per person

Immerse yourself in traditional Maori art tradition that spans three centuries on this Maori cultural small-group tour from Wellington. Experience the art and cultural customs of the Maori people that form part of a rich heritage, making Aotearoa (New Zealand) unique in the world. More »

Experience some great downhill mountain biking without to much uphill. About an hour north of Wellington you enter the Rimutaka Forest Park, home to disused Rimutaka Rail Trail. Climb to the top of the hill with a 600m tunnel. From here it is all downhill for 8 kilometers. No roads, no people, no interruptions you will come away exhilarated!

After a quick brief on the day’s program and a check on the gear provided, you will head north. A 50 minute drive northbound following the Hutt River brings you to the start of the Rimutaka Incline. The ride is graded beginner to intermediate.

The ride focus is a little bit of uphill (to ensure you feel like you are doing something) to begin with, then a lot of downhill to finish. You can do this with the help of the support vehicle driving ahead to wait for you. Once you have conquered the climb you have an adrenaline pumping journey 8 kilometers downhill.

You will be met at the other side with a picnic lunch ready. Then there are a few options for the afternoon. You can walk up to the Punatangarua Pinnacles (as featured in Peter Jackson’s the Lord of the Rings as The Paths of the Dead) Or you could enjoy wine-tasting at Martinborough’s famed vineyards, drive out to the seal colony at Cape Palliser, visit a ciderbarn, the locomotive museum or just head back to Wellington with a downhill mountain bike from the Rimutaka summit to Kaitoke.

Duration

7 hours

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Price

Starting from $157.97 per person

Enjoy a range of adventure activities and sightseeing amidst the scenic Wairarapa countryside. You can choose from 2-hour horse trekking, guided chasm walk or high ropes course in the morning. After a homestead lunch you will visit glow-worm caves, a vineyard for wine tasting and explore the Martinborough township before returning back to Wellington city.

Your day starts with a drive over the historic Rimutaka Ranges, one of New Zealand’s wildest hill roads, and into the Wairarapa countryside. First stop is Patuna Farm Adventures where you choose a morning activity: 2-hour Horse Trekking, High Ropes, or a guided walk through the Patuna Chasm.

The Horse Trekkers explore different areas of this high country farm on horses to suit your skill level. The High Ropes include the big swing, trapeze and the beam and is a real challenge. The Patuna Chasm is a spectacular limestone wonderland. You can experience the wonder of its fossils, ferns, stalactites, waterfalls, eels, wildlife, wild pigeons and native birds. After your morning activity you will return to the family house for a relaxing homestead lunch.

After lunch we head down the road to the Ruakokoputuna Glow-worm caves (gumboots and torch supplied). A short walk up the creek bed and into the caves has us discovering the worlds only true glow-worms. Then it’s time to relax as we follow one of Wairarapa’s most beautiful river valleys to Martinborough, where we visit a local vineyard before stopping in at the Martinborough Wine Centre for a tasting or afternoon tea.

Duration

8 hours

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Price

Starting from $157.97 per person

Enjoy a range of adventure activities and sightseeing amidst the scenic Wairarapa countryside. You can choose from 2-hour horse trekking, guided chasm walk or high ropes course in the morning. After a homestead lunch you will visit glow-worm caves, a vineyard for wine tasting and explore the Martinborough township before returning back to Wellington city. More »

Wellington Mountain Bike and Hike Day Tour including Lunch »

Experience some great downhill mountain biking without to much uphill. About an hour north of Wellington you enter the Rimutaka Forest Park, home to disused Rimutaka Rail Trail. Climb to the top of the hill with a 600m tunnel. From here it is all downhill for 8 kilometers. No roads, no people, no interruptions you will come away exhilarated! More »

Enjoy a full-day tour of Wellington’s stunning natural features. Learn about
the myths and legends of Wellington as you travel to the South Coast. See the
Tasman Sea meet the Pacific Ocean and relax as you enjoy a delicious bistro
lunch in a local cafe.

You’ll be picked up from your Wellington hotel and guided along Wellington’s beautiful waterfront to the Museum of Wellington City and Sea, you will be entertained with fabulous tales and Maori legends of sea monsters, or Taniwha, who once lived under the harbour’s mysterious waters and of the legendary warrior who landed his canoe on the Wellington shore.

Tour continues with an exhilarating four-wheel drive journey to Red Rocks on the dramatic Seal Coast at the south of the city. You’ll drive across a live active fault line, over rock beachfront and around headlands to visit a captivating colony of fur seals, sprawled over the rust-coloured rocks that give the destination its name. The views here are exceptional – you’ll see the Tasman Sea meet the Pacific Ocean, the tumultuous waters of Cook Strait separating the North and South Islands, and the distant mountain ranges of the South.

You will have time to relax and enjoy a delicious bistro lunch in one of Wellington’s cafe society venues with brilliant panoramic views over the harbour capital.

After lunch your guide will take you along to an invigorating bush walk in New Zealand’s only botanic garden dedicated solely to native plants. On the fringes of the city, yet seeming a world away, you will venture through safe native bush trails and plant collections, including several 400-year old trees. This botanic garden is a haven for native birds where you may see the Tui, Kereru, Silver Eye, Kingfisher, Grey Warbler, Bell Birds and Morepork amongst the giants of the forest, our guide will entertain you with fascinating stories of New Zealand bush lore.

Duration

8 hours

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Price

Starting from $263.28 per person

Enjoy a full-day tour of Wellington’s stunning natural features. Learn about the myths and legends of Wellington as you travel to the South Coast. See the Tasman Sea meet the Pacific Ocean and relax as you enjoy a delicious bistro lunch in a local cafe. More »

InterIslander offers daily ferry services across Cook Strait linking New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Cruise across in 3-hours whilst traveling in comfort and style as you savor one of the world’s most scenic ferry journeys.The InterIslander is an experience not be missed. More »

InterIslander offers daily ferry services across Cook Strait linking New Zealand’s North and South Islands. Cruise across in 3-hours whilst traveling in comfort and style as you savor one of the world’s most scenic ferry journeys.The InterIslander is an experience not be missed.

An edition of the US magazine Wine Spectator, described the InterIslander trip as ‘one of the most beautiful ferry rides in the world’ and the scenery was described as ‘jaw droppingly stunning!.

At one end is the beautiful harbour of New Zealand’s capital city Wellington (North Island). The cruise across Wellington Harbour offers a unique view of this exciting city. Nestled between surrounding hills and the glistening harbour; Wellington is a vibrant city which has retained the charm of its early colonial heritage. Wellington is alive with some of New Zealand’s finest restaurants, shopping and theatre – including the spectacular Te Papa Museum of New Zealand.

Out of Wellington is the journey across Cook Strait which itself has a dramatic beauty all of its own. Both islands can be viewed, including the magnificent Kaikoura Ranges and there is often the chance to see wildlife such as seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales and orca.

Picton; at the other end of the crossing is reached after cruising through the picturesque Queen Charlotte Sound in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds. The sparkling clear waters and lush forests of the Sounds is a breathtaking introduction to the South Island.

Note: This InterIslander option does not allow travel with your vehicle.

Duration

3 hours

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Price

Starting from $56.71 per person

Tour highlights include:

• The famous Beehive and Parliament Buildings
• Old Saint Paul’s Cathedral, the finest example of Revival Gothic architecture in the Southern Hemisphere
• Exquisite Lady Norwood Rose Gardens
• The largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere
• Various buildings exemplifying classic early Wellington architecture
• Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views of Wellington City, hills and harbour from the summit of Mount Victoria
• Drive around the rugged and pure scenic bays of Wellington Harbour
• A ride on the historic cable car is an optional extra but well worthwhile

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Price

Starting from $40.50 per person