Once described as a village with skyscrapers, Wellington's compact size combined with a strong cultural influence make it a very inspiring and lively city. It is known as capital of arts, culture and nightlife as well as the home to national treasures like Te Papa Museum and Parliament. Wairarapa is a perfect city escape, with it's untamed coastline, fine wines and rural retreats makes a great day trip or ask us about accommodation options for a city escape.

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AIRPORT TO CITY TRANSFERS
Supershuttle transfer between Wellington Airport and Wellington City.

WELLINGTON CITY TOUR
Take a morning or afternoon tour around Wellington and enjoy a detailed and informative commentary, enjoy the sights and views from the best vantage points around the city. On this tour of New Zealand's capital city you will see - Parliament Buildings, the Beehive, Lady Norwood Rose Gardens, Old St Paul's Cathedral, Cable Car (own cost), Largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere, Wellington Harbour and the history of New Zealand's worst shipping disaster, a visit up Mount Victoria for a 360 degree view of the city and see the wonderful architecture of Wellington's Terraced Houses.
Departs: Morning and afternoon.
Duration: 21/2 hours.

KAPITI GOLD COAST TOUR
Travel north via the Ngauranga Gorge and the historic rural area of Pauatahanui with its pretty inlet. Stop at the Paekakariki Hill Summit for awe inspiring views of Kapiti Island and the South Island's Kaikoura mountains in the far distance. Travel up the coastal highway and along the way you will visit the Nyco Chocolate Factory and Lindale Farm where you can experience their free Kapiti Cheese tasting, try their original home made ice cream (own cost) and if you wish view a wide variety of animals . Travel onto Southward Vintage Car Museum to see the Southern Hemispheres largest collection of vintage vehicles and then on the way back to Wellington enjoy native bush reserves and swampland attracting bird life.
Departs: Daily, morning and afternoon.
Duration: 4 hours.

WAIRARAPA, WINE, SEALS & PALLISER BAY EXPERIENCE
Travel State Highway 2 and wind across the northern arm of the Rimutaka ranges to Featherston to view the Fell Engine that was used in 1877, for one of the world's steepest railways. Taste some award winning wines from the vineyards of Martinbororugh - and view this picturesque town. View the rugged South Coast of the Wairarapa with fertile sheep farms, the fishing village of Ngawi and the seal colony at Black Rock near Cape Palliser Lighthouse. This full day tour covers over 300km of breathtaking scenery with ongoing commentary on the history of the area. Sit back, relax as you indulge in a tour experience to remember. A stop will be made for lunch along the route (own cost).
Departs: Daily.
Duration: 81/2 hours.