Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour with App Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover Wellington’s unique blend of colonial charm, political power, and waterfront energy on this immersive self-guided walking tour. Perfect for history lovers and culture seekers, it lets you explore New Zealand’s lively capital at your own pace. Starting at Wellington Station, your GPS-enabled tour guides you offline through Parliament grounds, Gothic churches, historic pubs, and the bustling shops of Lambton Quay, ending at Oriental Bay’s golden sands. Along the way, see the famous Beehive, the Old Bank Arcade, statues of Katherine Mansfield and Kupe, and New Zealand’s oldest pub. With 14 key highlights and 23 extra stops, you’ll spend 3–4 hours uncovering stories, architecture, and landmarks that bring Wellington’s heritage to life.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Tour will begin in front of Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Wellington Station

End Point

End point

The Tour ends at Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, which is our last stop.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. The Thistle Inn
NZ's oldest pub! Built 1840 by Scotsman William Couper. Survived fire, centuries of stories. Te Rauparaha drank here, Katherine Mansfield wrote about it.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Old St. Paul's
Gothic Revival masterpiece built from native timbers—kauri, rimu, totara, matai. Glows with warm golden hues. Reverend Thatcher's 1866 design perfection.
Duration: 10 mins
3. High Commission of India
Striking diplomatic building with glass canopy, metallic elements, and proud Lion Capital of Ashoka—representing vital India-New Zealand relations.
4. Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul
Salmon-pink concrete walls soften this massive Anglican cathedral. Built 1954-1998, features Mughal details and stunning Māori-patterned stained glass.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Parliamentary Library
Victorian Gothic gem with ironwork, turrets, finials. Mount Cook bricks bear convict arrows. John Ballance statue honors Liberal Party founder.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Wellington Cenotaph
Bronze lions guard sacred memorial. Pegasus sculpture symbolizes peace rising above war. Unveiled 1931, heart of Anzac Day services since.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Woman of Words
Virginia King's 3.3m steel tribute to Katherine Mansfield. Laser-cut with writer's words, glows at night. Cultural milestone celebrating women's literature.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Plimmer Steps
Bronze John Plimmer with dog honors Wellington's founding merchant. Gertrude ship marker and Plimmer's Oak tell colonial courage tales.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Antrim House
Shoe magnate Robert Hannah's Edwardian Italianate statement (1904-1905). Timber treasure with ballroom rooms, fairy-tale garden setting.
Duration: 15 mins
10. St. Mary Of The Angels Parish
Clere's 1922 concrete Gothic masterpiece from fire ashes. Cream towers, rose window. "SUB MARIÆ NOMINE" entrance—Wellington's Catholic heart.
Duration: 15 mins
11. SkyBlues Sculpture
Seven 11m steel poles spiral skyward—Fibonacci/koru designs. 21 blue neon ribbons glow at night. Red phone booths add nostalgic charm.
Duration: 5 mins
12. Queens Wharf Square
Wellington café culture buzzes! Harbor breezes meet coffee aromas. Watch South Island ferries from blue-grey wharf buildings—perfect people-watching.
Duration: 5 mins
13. The Albatross Fountain
Three white forms capture albatross grace. Cascading water celebrates sea-hills connection. Sparked Wellington Sculpture Trust, poet Hone Tuwhare unveiling.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Kupe Statue
Legendary explorer Kupe points toward destiny. Māori carving motifs honor indigenous storytelling. Bronze masterpiece celebrates Wellington's foundation discovery.
Duration: 5 mins
15. Solace In The Wind
Nicholls' 2000 bronze embraces Wellington wind. "Naked Man" symbolizes freedom, nature connection. Art, humor, nature colliding beautifully.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Access to the Wellington City Self Guided Walking Tour on our App

Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots

Audio Guide

35+ narration points of popular locations in Wellington

Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Trippy Tour Guide

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