Top Wellington Luxury & Special Occasions

Combine award-winning wine and gorgeous scenery on a full-day tour from Wellington to Martinborough that also explores Hutt Valley, the Rimutaka Ranges, the Wairarapa coast, and Lake Onoke. You'll visit Martinborough wineries for cellar tours and tastings, pause for lunch in a vineyard restaurant, then eat dinner at the edge of Lake Onoke after a short shoreline hike. This Martinborough wine tour includes meals and a wine tasting, and it's limited to 11 people to ensure personalized service.

This is an independent three day tour departing Wellington daily with two nights in a 4 - 4.5 star accommodation in Rotorua prior to your tour concluding in Auckland on day 3. The tour includes a full day in Rotorua with admission and tours of the Agrodome, Rainbow Springs and Te Puia. On day three the tour travels to Auckland via Waitomo where you will experience a guided tour of the glowworm caves. Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included for all transfers and activities listed.

Tick off the top attractions of the Windy City on this private full-day tour of Wellington. Experience the myriad delights of New Zealand’s capital as you take in the views from Mt Victoria, spot seals at Red Rocks, then go behind-the-scenes with a 45-minute tour of the Weta Cave, where the special effects for Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were created. After a scrumptious lunch at the Chocolate Fish Café (included), ride the cable car over Wellington and visit landmarks like the Botanical Gardens, the Parliament Buildings and the Beehive.

An hour or so north of Wellington, Martinborough is fast making a name for itself as one of the Southern Hemisphere’s leading wine regions. Each weekend, Wellingtonians make the trek over the Remutakas to escape to this European-style wine village. This small group tour is a convenient way to visit Martinborough. There’s no need to stress about driving on country backroads, and no need to plan the day’s itinerary - leaving you to focus on the wine and the iconic scenery.

Sip your way around Martinborough — a once sleepy colonial town that’s now a prominent wine village at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail — on this private day trip from Wellington. Following hotel or port pickup and a scenic drive through the Wairarapa, you’ll visit three of Martinborough’s renowned wineries. Enjoy a guided wine tasting at each and a lunch platter with wine at Poppies Martinborough. Then, choose to continue hopping around Martinborough’s wineries or travel to nearby Greytown, whose pretty streets are thronged with cafes and antique stores.

Martinborough is known as one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. This private tour takes you to three of the best Martinborough wineries—Palliser Estate, Poppies Martinborough, and Te Kairanga Wines—tastings included. Cellar door experiences let you sample world-class wines. Departure time is flexible, with hotel or port pickup from Wellington.

This is one of the most interesting and memorable food tours you will have to opportunity to join that will take you on an amazing adventure around Wellington where you will explore the hidden gems and eat and drink the magic of local taste sensations.You will also see the sights and learn about the history of this stunning New Zealand capital, Wellington, that has grown into the amazing city it is.

Gain entry to Zealandia at night and take a guided tour of Zealandia: The Exhibition, which showcases New Zealand’s natural history. Interact with a life-size model moa and Haast’s eagle — both extinct — and learn about the country’s conservation efforts to preserve other native species. Located just minutes from central Wellington, Zealandia includes a night tour of Sanctuary Valley, a fenced eco-sanctuary and safe haven for endemic animal and bird species such as the nocturnal little spotted kiwi.

Wellington’s sprawling coastline can be intimidating to explore. This guided tour will take you around all the highlights in around five hours. Starting with views of the harbour and the sprawling Wellington region at the Mount Victoria lookout, you’ll be driven around Oriental Bay, the Miramar Peninsula and the winding southern coastline. In between, enjoy stops at Weta Workshop’s Weta Cave shop, the Wahine Memorial Park and Taputarenga Marine Reserve.

Experience a day trip of a lift time to one of New Zealand's conversation jewels; Kapiti Island. Soak up the beauty, hear the stories of the Ngati Toa Maori people, spot whales and sea birds, native birds in their natural environment free of predators such as rats, stoats and possums. Feel like you have like you have been taken back in time as you walk through stunning native bush spotting rare native birds found nowhere else in the world.  You will see birds which are on the brink of extinction.Walk the tracks and summit the island, sit on the beach in peace and admire the rugged coastline or swim in the Kapiti Marine reserve, picnic on the lawn or down the beach.  The  choice is yours!

Wellington is home to a thriving culinary scene, with more cafes and restaurants per capita than New York City. With new eateries regularly opening and local favorites shutting shop, it can be hard to pick out the must visit spots. On this private tour, your guide showcases Wellington's best artisan coffee roasters, cheesemongers and gelaterias.

This tour is a great choice for foodies visiting Wellington who are looking for local experiences. Bypass the tourist traps, and enjoy exploring the best food spots in Petone. You'll save time organizing your own transport with pickup and drop-off included. No need to worry about paying for tastings at each venue, as all tastings and lunch are included. Enjoy trying craft beer, chocolate, cured meats, Lambrusco, coffee, yogurt, and much more.

Wellington is the epicentre of New Zealand’s culinary scene, but for the inside scoop on where to eat and drink, a local guide is a must. This 7-hour tour offers an authentic Wellington foodie experience, including craft beer tasting, a coffee making demonstration, a visit to a chocolatier, an introduction to Asian cuisine, and cheese tasting.

There are plenty of tours that take visitors around Wellington’s many highlights, but there aren’t many that can be customized down to the stop. On this private sightseeing tour, though, choose between a half-day and a full-day tour and see the side of Wellington that most excites you. Personalize your schedule with the help of your private guide and visit attractions like the New Zealand Parliament, the Wellington Cable Car and the Weta Workshop Weta Cave.

Wellington is stuffed full of cafes, eateries, breweries and much more, but it can be pretty difficult to work out where to eat if you don’t know where to look. This walking tour, tailor-made for cruise ship visitors with limited time in the city, does that work for you. On this low-intensity introduction to Wellington’s cuisine culture, visit all sorts of local food business and artisanal factories, sampling their wares as you walk – from peanut butter to honey and from locally-roasted coffee to produce grown around the region.

With annual festivals like ‘Wellington on a Plate’ pushing local chefs to constantly innovate, it’s little wonder that the coolest little capital has also become the culinary capital of New Zealand. This half day foodie tour of Wellington offers travellers the chance to look behind the scenes and visit, among other artisans, a local coffee roaster, a gelateria, peanut butter market and a chocolatier. This tour is a whirlwind introduction to Wellington’s unique culinary scene.

When your cruise ship docks in Wellington's port, spend your time ashore exploring the culinary delights of Petone, one of the city's most historic settlements. Over the course of a half-day, you'll learn about the culinary culture and agricultural history of New Zealand through your guide's commentary and stop at hidden gem restaurants and food shops you might not otherwise find on your own. Sites include a wine shop, a chocolatier, and a brewery; as well as tastes of coffee, fresh cheese, and Italian antipasti.

New Zealand’s charming capital is known as a vibrant cultural hub with plenty of attractions to explore. This fully customizable, half-day tour lets visitors choose their own itinerary from a curated list of the city’s best sights. This tour is the perfect option for first-time travelers to Wellington, particularly those looking for experiences catered to their individual preferences.

Welcome to the 12 Day Southern Explorer Haka Plus Tour! This tour kicks off in Wellington and wraps up 12 days later in Christchurch. Over the course of your week and a half in Aotearoa New Zealand, you’ll travel through some of the most magical scenery you could hope to see in your lifetime. National Parks, rainforests, mountain ranges, UNESCO World Heritage Areas… everywhere you turn, there’s something different to behold.You’ll have the opportunity to swim, kayak, surf, jet boat, bungy jump, quad bike, skydive, canyon swing, hike, heli hike, bike, luge, horse ride, see kiwis (and whales, dolphins and albatrosses), relax in hot pools, eat and drink like a local, and more! But only if you want to; this is your trip. It’s designed to be flexible – we include some absolute essentials, but let you make the call on what kind of activities appeal to you. You can pre-book the things you are certain you want to do before the trip starts – and then add more on while you’re on tour.

Enjoy yourself on a relaxing private tour heading north to the Kāpiti Coast. Appreciate the Coast's natural unspoilt beauty, deserted beaches, local birdlife, fabulous art and great food at a relaxed pace. Car enthusiasts will not want to miss the over 400 classic cars at Southward Car Museum.uTours offers you flexibility, informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Kāpiti that locals love.Why chose uTours:Your tour will be personalised to reflect your interests, pace & time requirements.You will be met on time at an agreed location, usually your accommodation. We will communicate with you quickly and clearly.You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after. For your comfort, groups larger than 6 people will travel in two vehicles.At the end of your tour, you will have a good sense of the Kāpiti area.Shore excursion timing will be based on your ship's schedule. uTours – it really is all about you!

This tour will give you an in-depth look and taste of Wellington city, including visiting artisan producer businesses, and hearing all about the city's history, architecture, street art, culture and more. You will then conclude with a light two-course wine or craft beer-matched lunch at a top Wellington eatery with more time to chat to your local knowledgeable guide about what it's like living here.We commence at 9.30am from the Wellington City iSite, and walk our way around many quarters of the city. There is approximately 90 minutes of walking broken up by delicious eats and drinks! We will finish around 2.30pm and ensure you're comfortable with navigation around the city for your remaining time with ideas on what is great to see while you're here, or we'll escort you back to the departure point right beside the ship shuttle.

Enjoy a walking culinary adventure around Wellington City and experience a range of delicious local food, beverages, and culture.  The tour shows you local specialities, like coffee, chocolate, honey, and gelato ice-cream, and provides a light two-course lunch at an elite Wellington eatery, complete with meal-matched wine or craft-beer.  You’ll gain insights into the city’s history, see street-art, and learn about other great places to see from your tour guide.

Enjoy aerial views of Wellington and the surrounds with a glass of bubbly in hand and a special someone by your side. Learn about the history and geology of Wellington's landscape through guided commentary from your pilot as you fly. Make a stop at a remote location, perched on the edge of a cliff, with stunning views of the Marlborough Sounds.

Join us as we journey north to Wellington’s famous wine region, the Wairarapa. Benefiting from New Zealand’s rich volcanic past, the alluvial soils of this region are now producing some of our best wines. This stunning part of the country is only an hour’s drive from Wellington city, over the spectacular Rimutaka Mountain range.Once we arrive at the beautiful historic township of Martinborough you will be treated to a visit to a selection of our favorite wineries.As part of the trip you will learn about the amazing history of this fascinating part of the country while popping in for tastings as we meander between a premium selection of the best wineries the region has to offer.After a relaxing morning getting acquainted with the region, your guide will select from the many wineries and cafes dotted around for a sumptuous lunch. Then allow you some time to browse the many boutique shops full of artisan cheeses and olive oils also made in the region.Can be made private.