capital personalised tours wellington

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See the best of Wellington by sightseeing with a personal, professional guide

Wellington half day tour.

• We pick you up at 9.30am or 1pm and head for the hills of Mt Victoria to witness the stunning landscape below that is Wellington and its harbour, we then take in several of Wellingtons major sights and locations drop you back to your home base at 12.30 or 4pm. 

Wellington full day tour

• We pick you up from your choice of Wellington location at 9.30am and head to Mt Victoria for superb views of the city and harbour and to give you the lie of the land.
• Peter Jackson's Weta Cave film empire is our next stop followed by lunch and  exploration of the rugged southern coastline around to Red Rocks then back to the city for more picturesque sites, and commanding views of the greater Wellington region.

Lord of the Rings half day tour

• We pick you up at 9.30am or 1pm and head for the hills. After admiring the view from the top of Mt Victoria we head into the  'Outer Shire'  for our first stop. Then it's onto the  Weta Cave in Miramar  returning you to your home base at 12.30 or 4pm.

Lord of the Rings full day tour

• We pick you up at 9.30am and head for the hills. After admiring the view from the top of Mt Victoria we head into the  'Outer Shire'  for our first stop. 
• Then it's on to the  Weta Cave in Miramar  for a museum and more. After lunch, we follow the  'River Anduin'  and taking in the sights like the setting for  'Helms Deep' and others before returning to Wellywood at 4.30pm.

Craft beer half day tour

• We pick you up at 1.00pm and head out to the Parrot Dog Brewery then on to Garage Project and Panhead.  Wrapping up at The Fork and Brewer then back at 5pm at your Wellington location of choice, which may just happen to be another craft beer bar.

Craft beer full day tour

• We begin at 9.30am and head north to Brewtown in Upper Hutt, the home of Kereru, Boneface and Panhead breweries.
• We lunch at either Panhead or Boneface (your choice) then head back into the city and for Parrot Dog brewery and last orders at Garage Project, recently voted NZ's best craft beer brewery retuning you home base or to your craft beer bar of choice in the Wellington CBD at 4.30pm

Full day foodie tour

• We pick you up at 9.30am and head to the historic township of Petone to Ripe, a specialty coffee roastery and Zany Zeus dairy and cheese factory.  This is followed by a visit to The Chocolate Story and lunch at either Logan Brown (Wednesday to Saturday) or La Bella Italia(Sunday to Tuesday). 
• After lunch we head out to Parrot Dog Brewery and drop you back well fed and refreshed to your Wellington location of choice at 4.30pm
• Peter Jackson's Weta Cave film empire is our next stop with a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of a dedicated area of the workshop, before lunching by the sea at the renowned Chocolate Fish cafe.
• After lunch we continue to follow the rugged southern coastline around to Red Rocks and head off-road to see the seal colony when in season (usually between May and October).
• We then drive back into the city and take you on a cable car ride and walk down through the picturesque Botanical Gardens to the Lady Norwood rose gardens. 
• Then we head to the iconic Beehive and Parliament buildings, before visiting Wellington's oldest church, Old St Pauls.
• Finally we head out west to the Wright Hills fortress, a historic military site with commanding views of the greater Wellington region.

Explore Wellington city with a private tour from Capital Personalised Tours

• We pick you up at 9.30am or 1pm and head for the hills of Mt Victoria to witness the stunning landscape below that is Wellington and its harbour.
• We then follow the coastline round to the Weta Cave museum and shop, the showpiece of Peter Jackson's film empire.
• After a drive around the rugged south coast we head back into the city for a ride up the Cable Car and a walk around the Lady Norwood rose gardens. 
• The tour concludes with a visit to the Beehive and our Parliament buildings. We drop you back to your home base at 1.00pm or 4:30pm.
• Peter Jackson's Weta Cave film empire is our next stop with time to check out the museum and shop with some great photo opportunities, before lunch by the sea at the renowned Chocolate Fish cafe.
• We then drive back into the city and take you on a Cable Car ride and walk down through the picturesque Botanical Gardens to the Lady Norwood rose gardens. 

Wellington Full Day tour

On this 7 hour tour you see both the city highlights and the stunning Wellington coastline. Highlights include the superb views from Mt Victoria, a cable car ride, Peter Jackson's Weta Cave and lunch at the iconic Chocolate Fish cafe.

• Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)

Wellington Half Day tour

On this half day tour you see both the city highlights and the stunning Wellington coastline. Highlights include the superb views from Mt Victoria, a cable car ride, Peter Jackson's Weta Cave and a morning or afternoon tea.

• Duration: 210 Minutes (approx.)

Kapiti Coast Full Day tour

On this 7 hour tour you escape the city and discover the Kapiti coast. Highlights include the renowned Southwards Car Museum and seeing kiwis and eel feeding at the Nga Manu reserve. We lunch by the sea at the Long Beach cafe in Waikanae.

Kapiti Coast Half Day tour

On this half day tour you escape the city and experience the slower pace of life on the Kapiti Coast. You see the stunning coast line and visit Southwards Car Museum. This is followed by a visit to a Chocolate factory or Tuatara brewery.

Lord of the Rings Full Day tour

On this 7 hour tour you discover the secrets of Peter Jackson's Weta empire and view the stunning film locations, including the Hobbit's Hideaway and picturesque Rivendell. You also lunch at the iconic Chocolate Fish cafe by the seaside.

Lord of the Rings Half Day tour

On this half day tour you discover the secrets of Peter Jackson's Weta empire and go "behind the scenes" on the Weta workshop tour. You also venture into the 'Outer Shire" to see the setting of the Hobbit's Hideaway.

Martinborough Wine tour

On this 7 hour tour you have a day to remember featuring wine tastings at the pick of the Martinborough wineries and a superb platter of local food at Poppies winery. You also get to marvel at the rolling rural countryside and farm animals.

Craft Beer Full Day tour

On this 7 hour tour you get to see why Wellington is know as the Craft Beer Capital of NZ. You visit the Parrot Dog, Kereru, Baylands, Garage Project and Tuatara breweries, learn the tricks of the trade and get to sample the product.

Wairarapa Full Day tour

On this 7 hour tour you discover the wonders of the Wairarapa. From superb wineries, to rolling NZ rural countryside with sheep and cattle. To the extremes of nature on the south coast with fishing villages, a seal colony and a lighthouse.

Craft Beer Half Day tour

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon visiting four of Wellington's well known Craft Beer breweries. We start our tastings at Parrot Dog Brewery, then head to Garage Project and Panhead Tory St Brewery with last orders at The Fork and Brewer.

• Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)

Taste Buds for Foodies tour

On this culinary tour you discover the locally made treats and secret food spots in Petone, one of the oldest settlements in Wellington. You visit a coffee roastery, dairy and chocolate factories, an Italian cafe and craft beer brewery.

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Eel feeding at Nga Manu Reserve on the Kapiti Coast

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Lunch at Margrain Winery, Martinborough

Capital Personalised Tours - Wellington and Wairarapa

16 Lorna Irene Drive , Paraparaumu , New Zealand .

We offer personalised tours, showcasing the attractions of the Greater Wellington region and the Wairarapa. The tours are targeted to smaller groups and the transport used is luxury 4WD.

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If cancellation is made within 48 hours of arrival date, loss of 50% of the total booking price.

When a booking is made for a tour, the vehicle is solely for your use, regardless of the numbers in your party. Our aim is to ensure you travel in comfort and have a day to remember. Your tour guide John, is a born and bred Wellingtonian. A nature lover as well as a wine enthusiast, John provides insights into Wellington's spectacular scenery as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the Wairarapa wine region. His sporting CV includes travelling to football World Cups and Olympics games.

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