Wellington Sightseeing and Martinborough Winery Overnight Combo Tour

The tour starts with a drive along the Wellington Waterfront and up Mt Victoria to the Mt Victoria Lookout for stunning 360 degree views of Wellington city and it's picturesque harbour. Take a scenic coastal drive around Oriental Bay and Evans Bay Parades and take a look at the variety of private cable cars perched precariously on the hillside. Make a brief stop at the iconic Wellington Blown Away sign before a visit to the famous Weta Cave Shop, the hub of Weta Studio Tours in Miramar, Wellington. It's not just a retail store: it's a cavern of creativity. At the Weta Cave you can snap a selfie with the life-sized sculptures, wander through the mini museum, and watch the exclusive documentary. It's a movie lover's paradise. The coastal theme continues with a drive along scenic Shelly Bay and around the Miramar Peninsula including a lunch stop at a seaside cafe or restaurant (mains and a drink included). The tour takes on a sombre tone with a short stop at the Wahine Memorial Park before you explore the south Wellington coast, Taputarenga Marine Reserve and Te Kopahou Reserve Visitors Centre. The tour returns to the city via the Brooklyn Wind Turbine with it’s unbeatable city views before a return to the city proper with downtown sights including an optional ride in the famous Wellington Cable Car (tickets not included) and a look at the Lady Norwood Rose Gardens via a walk through the Botanical Gardens. The final tour destination is Old St. Paul’s Cathedral and its impressive stained glass windows. Explore the native hardwood timber cathedral which dates back to 1856. A drop off service completes the tour at either your accommodation at the Copthorne Oriental or at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand which is only a short 10 minute walk around Oriental Bay from the hotel.

 Day 2 has you travel in comfort in a private vehicle whilst enjoying expert commentary along the way from your professional, local driver. You will depart Wellington and follow the Hutt River up the Hutt Valley and over the Remutaka Ranges with sightseeing stops at the Stuart Macaskill Lakes and Remutaka Summit. Enjoy a visit to local cheese shop Cest Chese for an optional cheese tasting and the chance to pick up a snack for the road. Once you arrive in Martinborough, you will visit three of Martinborough's best wineries. Each visit takes between 15 and 45 minutes as the cellar door staff will introduce a variety of their wines which you may sample at your discretion. Wineries visited is subject to availability and may differ from advertised. Tour does not include any meals but options are available for a brief meal stop where time allows. Tour includes all cellar door admission and wine tasting fees.