8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Overview
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.
Enjoy an 8-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best the Kapiti Coast has to offer.
We take in the majestic vista from the top of Paekakariki Hill, visit the memorial to the American Marines of World War 2 at Queen Elizabeth Park, visit Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, lunch at a popular Waikanae Beach restaurant, view native birdlife at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre and finish our afternoon sampling delectable Gelato.
What's Included
- Lunch Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
- Bottled water Bottled New Zealand spring water.
- Private transportation
- Entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
- Customer gift
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
CRUISE PASSENGERS - Please note the following important information:Pick up Wellington cruise port terminal, Aotea Quay: We will meet you on the Port at the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point. Please note the Port has limited shelter so we recommend waiting until the first rush of visitors has gone through. In the case of bad weather, it will also make your disembarkation more pleasant.DO NOT catch the bus to the Wellington i-SITE. Stay at the port.Disembarkation Directions: • When you disembark, please walk past the buses to the Independent Tour Operators Pick Up Point. There will be people to direct you. • Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be there holding a sign with your name on it. • Your Kaewa Tours Guide will be wearing an orange or a yellow high vis’ vest.Wellington Railway Station: Pick-ups are from outside the front entrance on Bunny Street.Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.
What To Expect
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Paekakariki
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hey Coastie
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Southward Car Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
US Marine Memorial in New Zealand
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Zelati Dessert Cafe (Porirua)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch. Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
- Bottled water. Bottled New Zealand spring water.
- Private transportation.
- Entry fees.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour.
- Customer gift.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchIncludes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
- Bottled waterBottled New Zealand spring water.
- Private transportation
- Entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
- Customer gift
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
