Private tour in Wellington John B
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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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We begin the tour with a drive up to Mount Victoria to get the "lie of the land" with spectacular views of the city and harbour below. Following the coastal road we'll soon arrive at Peter Jackson's film empire, the Weta Cave. Here you visit the mini museum and shop and have ample time for photo opportunities of the exhibits on display. We lunch on the coast at the iconic Chocolate Fish cafe then continue the coastal drive around to the Red Rocks Reserve. On a clear day we get a great view of the South Island. Then it's back into town for a ride on the historic Wellington Cable Car. A stroll down through the Botanical Gardens is followed by afternoon tea at the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens. our next stop is Parliament Buildings and the Beehive, one of Wellington's best-known landmarks. Our last stop is one of Wellington's most special heritage sites, Old St Pauls. Its soaring arches constructed of local timbers lend the appearance of an upturned galleon
- pick up customers - head to Mt Victoria - coastal drive around Oriental Parade - arrive at Weta Cave - Lunch at Chocolate Fish Cafe - Continue coastal drive around to Red Rocks Reserve - Cable Car ride - Walk down through Botanical Gardens - Afternoon tea at Lady Norwood Rose Gardens - Paliament Buildings and Beehive - Old St Pauls - return customers to their drop off point This tour can be adapted to traveller's interests. Feel free to contact me for a customized tour.
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We travel in a luxury Toyota Rav 4 that comfortably seats 4 adults For larger groups we travel in 12 seater minivans
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