Best tours and experiences in Wellington
Honest guides to each popular tour: what to expect, who it suits, real prices, ratings, and which alternative might fit you better.
In-depth tour guides
Interislander ferry review: real price, crossing time, and honest advice
Honest review of the Interislander ferry between Wellington and Picton: real price, crossing time, sea conditions, and how it compares to Bluebridge.
Kaikōura whale-watching review: boat vs helicopter, and is it worth the trip?
Honest review of Kaikōura whale-watching tours: real price, boat vs helicopter, sighting odds, and whether the trip from Wellington is worth it.
Kāpiti Island day tour review: real price, wildlife, and honest logistics
Honest review of the Kāpiti Island guided day tour from Wellington: real price, what wildlife you'll see, ferry logistics, and who should skip it.
Marlborough Sounds cruise review: is it worth the trip from Picton?
Honest review of the Marlborough Sounds and Ship Cove cruise from Picton: real price, what you actually see, and how it compares to other Sounds cruises.
Martinborough wine tour review: is a day trip from Wellington worth it?
Honest review of the Martinborough winery day tour from Wellington: real price, how many wineries you actually visit, and who should skip it.
Te Papa guided tour review: is a paid guide worth it at a free museum?
Honest review of the Te Papa guided tour: real price, what a guide adds over self-guided visiting, and whether it's worth paying at a free museum.
Wellington Cable Car ticket review: is it worth it?
Honest review of the Wellington Cable Car return ticket: real price, ride time, what's at the top, and whether it beats a guided city tour.
Wellington Lord of the Rings tour review: real filming locations, honestly assessed
Honest review of Wellington's Lord of the Rings filming locations tour: real price, what you actually see on-site, and how it compares to Weta Workshop.
Weta Workshop tour review: what you actually see and is it worth it
Honest review of the Weta Workshop guided tour in Miramar: real price, what's included, how it differs from Weta Cave, and who should skip it.
Zealandia by Night tour review: is the after-dark version worth the extra cost?
Honest review of the Zealandia by Night twilight ecosanctuary tour: real price, what wildlife you'll actually see, and how it compares to the day tour.
Top experiences right now
Most-booked activities by Wellington Trip readers.
