Day trips and tours
Nothing beats getting the inside word from a local showing you their favourite places around our neighbourhoods
Go behind the foodie scene with Philip in Petone
Tempt your taste buds and visit a range of artisan and local producers with Zozo Travel. Be captivated as you hear the story of wonderful creations, sample some delicious food and drink and get an exclusive behind the scenes look at five Taste Bud Partners. You will get to sample from a selection including coffee, organic ice-cream, smoked yogurt, cheeses, cured meats, chocolate and craft beer. Tours start and finish from i-SITE, cruise ship or local accommodation.
Join stylist Frances Hamilton on a fashion tour of Petone
154 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
Take a guided tour through the quintessential shops of Petone and become acquainted with some of the most faddish styles on the market. Jackson Street Programme have created Walk In Style, a unique and informative tour for fashion lovers and local enthusiasts alike. Throughout the tour you will be given historical information about some of the interesting quirks of Petone and the people that originally settled in this delightful town. After you will be treated to delicious platters at one of Petone’s most iconic restaurants.
Join Mac for a horse trek
1114 Coast Road, Wainuiomata
See breath-taking views of the South Island and Wellington Harbour from atop a horse with your guide, Mac. If you're lucky you might even see a pod of dolphins. One and two hour farm rides are available or choose a four hour beach ride with lunch. Coastal Views Horse Treks suits all riding abilities, provides safety equipment and is only 45 minutes from Wellington Central.
Tour on two wheels
18 Gear Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
Get ready to feel the rush of adrenaline and the rumble of the exhaust as your set off on your adventure. Experience true paradise on two wheels with an Indian® Motorcycle as your cruise around on your own or with a guide from Real Aotearoa, a solely Indian® Motorcycle NZ Rental and Tour Company, here to give you unique and unforgettable experiences.
Relive Lord of the Rings movie magic
Most know it as New Zealand or Aotearoa, but to some it’s called Middle-earth. Sir Peter Jackson’s much-loved Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed entirely in our fair nation, with many iconic scenes taking place in spots around the Wellington region.
Rover Rings Tours is an incredible experience that’ll take you from site to site while sharing the cinematic stories behind the blockbuster series. You’ll even get a sneaky peek at some of the lesser-known locations, like the quarry that was transformed into Minas Tirith and Helm’s Deep. Many of Rover’s guides were crew members or extras in the series, so they’ve got on-set gossip and tales of celebrity encounters in spades. They also know all the best spots to nab that perfect Instagram shot.
Go behind the scenes at Brewtown
Join Craft Beer Tours Wellington on their beer-venture! Enjoy this unique brewery experience while taking advantage of their exclusive access to 3 award winning breweries where you can taste at least 12 good beers, bite into a set menu lunch and learn about how these breweries have taken the iconic old Dunlop Factory and made it .... brew.