Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington Discount Tickets

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Overview

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 9 hour private guided tour where we spend the day in the majestic South Wairarapa region covering Artisan Cheese and Chocolate tastings, visits to 2 wineries including tastings and lunch, a scenic drive out to Cape Palliser lighthouse (the southern most point of the North Island), visit the local Seal Colony, take in the sights of the quaint fishing village of Ngawi and dinner at the iconic Lake Ferry Hotel or a local Martinborough restaurant. Please note parts of this tour is not available for younger than 18 years (wine tastings). Cruise ship passengers: This tour operates on a reduced itinerary. We don't visit C'est Cheese and Schoc Chocolate.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. New Zealand Parliament Buildings
View the iconic buildings of the Parliamentary Precinct – the Executive Wing of Parliament 'The Beehive’, Parliament House and the Parliamentary Library Building.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Kaitoke Regional Park
Kaitoke Regional Park is located in the foot hills of the Tararua Ranges. Take a walk through native rain forest and admire the majestic Kahikatea trees, the tallest trees in New Zealand. We then visit the magical spot used as the set for Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings trilogy - walk in the footsteps of Elves Arwen and Elrond.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Remutaka Hill
We stop at the Remutaka mountain summit (555 metres above sea level) to take in the majestic views and view the Remutaka Crossing monument which commemorates the 60,000 New Zealand troops who made the crossing from the military camp in Featherston to the Port of Wellington between 1915 and 1918.
Duration: 15 mins
4. C'est Cheese
We can sample magnificent local cheeses (Remutuka Pass cheeses are made on site) along with international cheeses.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Schoc Chocolates
Sample delectable, artisan produced, award winning chocolates. Warning: You will be severely tempted to purchase some Schoc chocolate!
Duration: 30 mins
6. Poppies Martinborough
We sample up to 5 wines at one of Martinborough's most idyllic wineries. The Poppies Rose is a must try!
Duration: 60 mins
7. Cape Palliser Lighthouse
Once we have had our lunch and wine tastings we drive out to Cape Palliser, the southern most point of the North Island where we can work off our lunch by a ‘gut busting’ 253 steps up to the Cape Palliser Lighthouse for magnificent views over the South Pacific Ocean and the South Island.
Duration: 45 mins
8. Cape Palliser
After catching our breath we have a very short drive to the Cape Palliser Seal colony. Care is required – it is very important we keep at least 20 metres away from the Seals.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Private transportation

Entry fees

Tasting fees

In-vehicle air conditioning

Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour

Customer gift

Lunch

Bottled water

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.

Supplied by Kaewa Tours Ltd

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