SHORE EXCURSIONS
The best days ashore.
The 6 most popular wellington tours for cruise passengers. The trips worth your hours ashore, what each one runs, who operates it and how to be back before all-aboard.
A well-paced Wellington shore excursion with port pickup, big-city sights, and mountain and harbor views plus an optional cable car ride.
Most Popular“The driver was excellent . Warm, funny and knowledgeable. He made the journey fun and relaxing. I enjoyed it.”
Ride an e-bike along Wellington Harbour and coast, then use turbo power up Maupuia for 360° views with a coffee stop.
“It's exciting and enjoyable, not too strenuous for older people. Entertaining and beautiful sceneries. The best part was great storytelling by our guide Jack, who is very knowledgeable and obviously enjoys what he does. Six stars for Jack!”
Wellington cruise e-bike trip on the Remutaka Rail Trail with port shuttles, tunnel headlights, 28km ride, and lunch.
“Beautiful ride through a picturesque forest. Nice lunch provided. Picked up and dropped off cruise ship port.”
Ride the Remutaka Rail Trail by eBike on a cruise shore excursion with tunnels, swing-bridge views, and a summit picnic near Wellington.
“Wonderful Trip & very nice Organisation”
Private 5-hour Wellington shore excursion from Mount Victoria views to Wētā Cave, a sea-view lunch, and optional Cable Car and cathedral.
“Wonderful adventure by a remarkable guide. Athena was engaging, entertaining, and a delight to be with. One of the best guides we have ever had. Highly recommend her!”
Cruise-ship day trip from Wellington to the Remutaka Rail Trail by eBike, with tunnels, picnic lunch, and a scenic Wairarapa descent.
“Bikes were easy & fun. Trail scenery was beautiful. Last part of trail is steep/fast, very rocky and narrow but worth it!”
Every coast a ship calls at, and the best of every port day.
