Cape Palliser Shore Excursion

Get straight out of the city on this guided scenic tour of the wild and rugged south Wairarapa coast including Palliser Bay and Cape Palliser. Covers lush virgin rainforest, a short but intense rugged mountain pass, lush pastures and exposed wild coastline all in one return trip. Tour includes lunch and a drink at an iconic old country pub and hotel overlooking Lake Ferry.

The tour departs Wellington cruse terminal travels north east, following the Hutt River into the Hutt Valley and a visit to the Kaitoke Regional Park including a crossing of the swing bridge and a loop walk through the original native rainforest. This is followed by a scenic drive over the Remutaka Ranges, including a stop at the Summit for spectacular views. It then descends into the Wairarapa region, and heads to the rugged south Wairarapa coast and Cape Palliser with lunch at the lake Ferry Hotel en route. After lunch the tour follows the edge of the coast, providing unstoppable views of the Bay before exploring the rural fishing village of Ngawi with it's iconic tractors hauling fishing boats up the beach. Finally test your fitness on a climb to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse that provides epic sweeping sea views. The tour then returns to Wellington via the Remutakas and State Highway 2 for a cruise port drop off.