Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre

Meet 10 minutes before the tour begins

10 minutes

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

The Band Rotunda, a Wellington landmark since its original construction in 1938, has been closed since 2012 as it requires extensive strengthening and restoration work. Originally named by its first Polish resident Dupa as Wellington’s bottom as the area was used for processing whales and boiling blubber for oil So named after one of the earliest ships that delivered engineers and town planners from the New Zealand company that arrived after 1840

Carter Fountain (Pass By)

The Carter Fountain was gifted to the city of Wellington from local businessman Hugh Carter, as a memorial to his parents George and Ella Carter, and the people of Wellington for a cost of $75,000.

Oriental Bay (Pass By)

Painted ladies and other historic houses, such as those in the prominent Wellingtonian Streamline Moderne style, are constructed alongside and up into the hills that face the bay.

Mount Victoria

A gentle climb up 30 steps for you to see Paradise and our capital city.

30 minutes

The Roxy Cinema

Peter Jacksons restored art deco cinema with cafe . Go for lunch or going to the souvenir shop next door.

45 minutes

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Pop in for some photo opportunities with a few local cave trolls and see Peter Jackson's Weta cave. Paid tours are available at the reception.

20 minutes

Shelly Bay

Drive around the coast and enjoy unparalleled views of the capital and take a few photos

15 minutes

Red Rocks Reserve

Head to the south coast and see the Te Kopahou visitor centre

15 minutes

Wellington Wind Turbine

Head to the windy heavens and witness Wellington from the west and see one of over 60 wind turbines that helps make Wellington 90% self sufficient of electricity.

20 minutes

Wellington Cable Car

Admission is included for a one way trip to the top of the Cable car and then access to the Cable car museum.

30 minutes

Lady Norwood Rose Garden

Walk through the Rose gardens

20 minutes

Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre (Pass By)

return to base