Private tour in Wellington John B

Wairarapa Townships and Coastal Full Day Tour

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John B.

4.8

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I'm a born and bred Wellingtonian who loves showcasing our city to visitors. I have over 10 years Guide experience and in that time I have specialised in smaller personalised tours travelling in a luxury 4WD. I offer a wide array of tours from Wellington Full Day tours to Wine and Craft Beer tours and we tour the greater Wellington region and the Wairarapa. Wellington is a cool little city with lots of hidden gems. Having lived here most of my life, I can show you these fascinating sites to enhance your experience. A good example is the Chocolate Fish cafe where we lunch. It has a full menu but specialises in seafood delicacies, some of which are only found in New Zealand. Wellington also has a coffee and craft beer culture which you can experience on your tour. I like most Kiwis am fun loving, easy going, approachable yet recognise the importance of maintaining high standards to ensure our customers have a day in Wellington to remember. When you book with me the day is all about you and we can be flexible to alter your tour upon demand if required. Outside of taking tours I'm keen on sports (football and golf in particular) and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Wellington has more restaurants per capita than New York so there are never any shortage of places to meet up for a good time. I have been awarded a Silver Accreditation by Qualmark NZ, the official Tourism accreditor in NZ. I am a member of Skal Wellington, an International Association of Travel and Tourism professionals. I have a Defensive Driving Award issued by the Automobile Association of NZ and am First Aid Certified should the need arise. My 4WD car can take up to 3 paying passengers comfortably. For larger groups we have access to a 12 seater minivan. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding and can offer a full range of experiences.

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Overview of your Wellington tour

After picking you up from your location of choice at 9. 30am, we travel leisurely through the Hutt Valley and on to the Rimutaka Ranges. We stop at the top to admire the view then drive down to the sleepy town of Featherston, before heading to the classically restored township of Greytown. We travel through typical rural New Zealand countryside featuring sheep, cattle and deer, before arriving at Martinborough, where we tour the town and visit a local winery to sample their internationally renowned Pinot Noir wines. We then continue south to the historic Lake Ferry pub for traditional fishnchips Kiwi style. Many argue these are indeed the finest in the country. After lunch we follow the coastline to the picturesque fishing village of Ngawi and an encounter with the seal colony featuring grey fur seals and their pups. We continue following the rugged Southern coast around to the light house at Cape Palliser. You won't want to return to Wellington after uncovering this hidden gem of a region.

Your Wellington tour itinerary

- we pick you up from your Wellington location of choice - admire the view from the top of the Rimutuka hill - shopping or coffee stop at the colonial township of Greytown, recently voted NZ's top town - wine tasting at a Martinborough winery - lunch at the historic Lake Ferry pub which has the best fishnchips in the country - Ngawi fishing village with it's tractors and fishing boats - view the Grey Fur seals and their pups on the road to Cape palliser lighthouse - climb the 254 steps to the lighthouse if you feel up to it - we have a coffee stop in Featherston - drop you of at your base in Wellington This is a suggested itinerary. Feel free to contact me if you wish to customize this tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

We travel in a luxury Toyota Rav 4 2014 that comfortably seats 4 adults. For larger groups we travel in a Toyota hireace Minivan

What's included
Other: Lunch with refreshments, afternoon tea and wine tasting fees
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
518436
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
4.6

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Wellington

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Who is this private tour in Wellington best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rugged beauty of the Wairarapa South coast from Wellington. It's ideal for those interested in scenic views, wine tasting, and experiencing local culture. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Additionally, cruise ship passengers can enjoy this as a shore excursion.

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