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 Tours for afficionados |
6 Jarvie Grove Churton Park Wellington 6004 New Zealand +64 4 801 6900 http://www.dynamictours.co.nz paul@dynamictours.co.nz |
Dynamic is locally owned and operated by self-professed Wellington afficionados. Their tailored small groups' tours are aimed at the corporate client but their tour designs will appeal equally to visitors and locals seeking something a little different. Dynamic are specialists in the exceptional and their tours have been known to take in everything from a mountain top dinner party to a romantic rendezvous for two atop one of Wellington's highest office towers. Your imagination is the limit! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Five star service |
44 Lohia Street Khandallah Wellington 6004 New Zealand +64 4 479 1356 |
This is a company focused on providing a personalised VIP tour service. One of their established itineraries covers the local boutique winery circuit or you can book their trip to the National Wildlife Centre, a two-hour scenic drive north of the capital. Alternatively, get a group together and plan your own itinerary, and Five Star will provide the mini-van and a knowledgeable local driver -allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy the day out. Five Star are especially popular with corporate groups on team-building exercises and planning retreats. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Original Wellington sightseeing tours |
Wakefield Street Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 0869 http://www.wellingtonsightseei... info@WellingtonSightseeingTours.com |
Wally Hammond is a legend in his own lifetime and his long-established tours have become an institution in the city. The original tour was run in 1969 and the tradition is continued today by Wally, his son Lance and their team of dedicated drivers. The daily city and coastline tour takes in the best of the city's sights and incorporates a scenic drive round some of Wellington's most delightful coastal bays. Tours depart 10a from the Visitor Information Centre. Pick-ups are also available at most inner-city accommodation outlets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The best vantage in town |
Shed 1, Queens Wharf PO Box 1550 Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4 472 1550 / +64 27 274 6262 (mobile) http://www.helipro.co.nz helipro.qw@xtra.co.nz |
From a helipad on the beautiful harbour you can take a helicopter scenic tour of the city and region. Get a 360 degree view from the best vantage point in town-1,500 feet in the air. Take an exciting 10, 15 or 30 minute tour or arrange to get to the action adventure of your choice. Helipro has reciprocal arrangements with kayaking, golf, horse riding, mountain biking and hiking organisations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maori cultural tour |
58 Guthrie Street Wellington 6009 New Zealand +64 4 939 9630 |
Based at Waiwhetu Marae, Indigenous Aotearoa offer a one-hour guided tour providing an insight into the beauty of Maori art and culture. Some of the country's most highly skilled Maori craftspeople are based here. The tour allows you to learn something of indigenous customs and traditions, handle traditional woven garments, try musical instruments and learn a Maori poi dance. You can also purchase from the on-site Maori art studio. An extended 2-3 hour tour is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coach charters |
44 Newlands Road Newlands Wellington 6004 New Zealand +64 4 478 8315 http://www.newlands.co.nz ncs@newlands.co.nz |
Newlands have foregone their daily city tours to concentrate on what they do best - chartered group tours of the city and surrounds. Their drivers are all extremely knowledgeable about Wellington and the company runs to the highest of service standards. So if you are looking for a bus company to tailor a tour to your needs, look no further than Newlands. Charters can also incorporate the outer Wellington districts of Wairarapa and the Kapiti Coast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seal colony and four wheel drive adventure |
Owhiro Bay P.O. Box 5086 Wellington 6002 New Zealand +64 4 472 7356 http://www.wellingtonnz.com/Ed... |
Visit the wild south coastline where in the winter hundreds of seals can be found sunbathing among the rocks. Guided tours are available from central Wellington (enquire at the Wellington Visitor Information Centre. The two and a half hour tour explores areas inaccessible to the general public and includes a trip to the Brooklyn Wind Turbine. You can also walk the eight kilometre track or take your own car. A four-wheel drive will take you all the way - with a car be prepared to walk. Review © 2007, Wcities |