Cape Palliser Shore Excursion

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.