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Coming in from a cruise ship?

Joining us from a cruise ship? We’ll meet you at the Independent Tour meeting area, just a short walk from the cruise terminal.

When you disembark, please do not take the shuttle into the city. Instead, make your way to the beginning of the pedestrian walkway and follow the signs for Independent Tours. The meeting point is approximately 500 metres from the cruise terminal, which is around a 15 minute walk.

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Pick Up Instructions

Please follow the instructions below if you are joining us from a cruise ship, and please do not take the shuttle into the city.

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.

Indepdent Tour Meeting Area: 94 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011

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1. Disembark your cruise ship

Once you leave the ship, make your way to the beginning of the pedestrian walkway leading towards the city.

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2. Exit the cruise terminal

Exit the  cruise ship terminal area via this gate. 

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3. Follow the signs

Follow the signs and walkkway to the Independent Tour Operator Area.

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4. PASS the railroad tracks

Please proceed past the railroad tracks.

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5. Go towards The Custom House

Head towards the CentrePort Wellington sign and the Customhouse, as shown in this photo. The parking area between the two is where all independent tour buses will be located.

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6. Find your guide and Enjoy the Tour!

Find your Discover Wellington guide
At the Independent Tour meeting area, look for a guide in a blue “Discover Wellington” high-vis vest holding a sign with your booking name.

After your tour
We can drop you back at the Independent Tour Operator Parking Area or in Wellington city. If dropped in the city, you’ll need to make your own way back to the cruise ship.

Want to be picked up in the city?

  • If you’d like to join us for an afternoon tour after spending the morning sightseeing, simply meet us at one of our two convenient city pickup points. At the end of the tour, we’ll return you to the cruise port.

    Pickup Locations:

    • 9 Bunny Street
      (Outside McDonald’s, opposite the Wellington Train Station)

    • 217 Wakefield Street
      (Outside the Takina Centre/ Info Center near Te Papa Museum)

"It was a beautiful tour and with the cable car we did not have to line up for our tickets and we were able to get straight on. Our tour guide had great knowledge of the area and was a great cruise shore tour so we didn’t end up just walking around doing nothing"

Jodie

Why Us

Cant Dock? Refund Guarantee

If, for any reason, your ship is unable to make port, we will provide you with a 100% refund.

Competitve Pricing

$110 NZD for Adults

$60 NZD for Children

Local Guide

Our guides want to show you around the city they call home. Get inside tips from the locals.

20 years of Experience

Wanderlust Tourism Group has been operating in the Wellington region for over 20 years. 

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About US

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We are Wellington’s expert tour operator, with over 20 years of experience.

 

Our expert guides and dedicated vehicles ensure you get the most out of every tour. We welcome independent travellers, cruise guests, and agent enquiries.

 

*Formerly Wanderlust Tourism

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contact

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Email: bookings@discoverwellingtontours.co.nz

Phone Numbers : +64 (0) 2 145 - 9521

Address: 78 Hutt Road, Pipitea, Wellington, 6035

 

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