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A red cable car moving along a track with a cityscape and mountains in the background. 1
Wellington Heritage Explorer 2
A harbor with boats, a bridge, and buildings on a hillside. 3
A coastal town with houses, a marina, and a view of the ocean and distant city. 4
A church interior with wooden pews, a central aisle, stained glass windows, and flags. 5

Wellington Heritage Explorer

By RoveXperience
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$155 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Duration: Approx. 6.5 hours
Transport: Comfortable tour van or minibus
Audience: First-time visitors, history & culture enthusiasts

Wellington’s political, cultural, and historical landmarks, complemented by a scenic cable car ride and a historic pub lunch.

Enjoy a scenic ride on the Wellington Cable Car & take in the panoramic city views.

Old St Pauls - discover this 1866 Gothic Revival wooden cathedral with intricate timberwork and stunning stained-glass windows.

Be taken on a tour of the Wellington Museum, which occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on the waterfront. Voted in 2013 as one of the world's 50 best museums.

Experience a 15 minute tour at The Thistle Inn - learn about its historic significance, including the connection to Māori chief Te Rauparaha. Enjoy a delicious lunch at New Zealand’s oldest surviving pub (est. 1840).

Mount Victoria lookout: Photo opportunities aplenty while we take in the amazing views of Wellington city, and its harbour.

Activity location

  • Wellington Cable Car
    • 280 Lambton Quay,
    • 6011, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Wellington Cable Car
    • 280 Lambton Quay,
    • 6011, Wellington, New Zealand

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Wellington Heritage Explorer

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$154.51 x 1 AdultAU$154.51
Total
Price is AU$154.51
Until Sun, 5 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cable Car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wellington Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Old St Pauls
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alcoholic Drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Soft drink/Pop

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Wellington Cable Car

  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
• Scenic ride on the Wellington Cable Car (One way). Explore the Cable Car Museum and enjoy panoramic city views. • Collection from the top of the cable-car, from by the museum. • Drive through the botanical gardens to your next stop Photo opportunity: View over Wellington’s cityscape and harbour.

Old St Paul's

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
• Discover this 1866 Gothic Revival wooden cathedral with its intricate timberwork and stunning stained-glass windows. • Learn about its history and significance in Wellington’s heritage. Photo opportunity: Interior and exterior of the cathedral.

Wellington Museum

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
NZ’s political system, laws, & history. • Wellington Museum occupies the 1892 Bond Store, a historic building on the waterfront of Wellington Harbour. • In 2013, it was voted by The Times as one of the world's 50 best museums. • Be taken on a tour through the museum and learn about Wellington & NZ history. Photo opportunity: Interior and exterior of The Bondstore building

Mount Victoria

  • 15m
Return to your Ship or Pickup/dropoff point via the Mount Victoria lookout, where we will stop for some final photo opportunities while we take in the amazing views of Wellington harbour, and the CBD.

Location

Activity location

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    Wellington Cable Car
    • 280 Lambton Quay,
    • 6011, Wellington, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Wellington Cable Car
    • 280 Lambton Quay,
    • 6011, Wellington, New Zealand

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