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Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

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Wellington, New Zealand
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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups!

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.

Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant.

Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings).

Cruise ship passengers: This tour operates on a reduced itinerary. We don't visit C'est Cheese and Schoc Chocolate.

What's Included

  • Lunch Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
  • Bottled water Bottled New Zealand spring water.
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
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New Zealand Parliament Buildings

View the iconic buildings of the Parliamentary Precinct – the Executive Wing of Parliament 'The Beehive’, Parliament House and the Parliamentary Library Building.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kaitoke Regional Park

Kaitoke Regional Park is located in the foot hills of the Tararua Ranges. Take a walk through native rain forest and admire the majestic Kahikatea trees, the tallest trees in New Zealand. We then visit the magical spot used as the set for Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings trilogy - walk in the footsteps of Elves Arwen and Elrond.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Remutaka Hill

We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

C'est Cheese

We can sample magnificent local cheeses (Remutuka Pass cheeses are made on site) along with international cheeses.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Schoc Chocolates

Sample delectable, artisan produced, award winning chocolates. Warning: You will be severely tempted to purchase some Schoc chocolate!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Poppies Martinborough

We sample up to 5 wines at one of Martinborough's most idyllic wineries. The Poppies Rose is a must try!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Cape Palliser Lighthouse

Once we have had our lunch and wine tastings we drive out to Cape Palliser, the southern most point of the North Island where we can work off our lunch by a ‘gut busting’ 253 steps up to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for magnificent views over the South Pacific Ocean and the South Island.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cape Palliser

After catching our breath we have a very short drive to the Cape Palliser Seal colony. Care is required – it is very important we keep at least 20 metres away from the Seals.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchIncludes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
  • Bottled waterBottled New Zealand spring water.
  • Private transportation
  • Entry fees
  • Tasting fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
  • Customer gift
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

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