Note: Bookings for all * marked tours can be made at the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre located in Civic Square, Wellington Phone: +64.4.802.4860
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Wellington Tours
*Seal Coast Safari (formerly Red Rocks Seal Tours), Phone: 027 453 4880 *
Departs from the Wellington Visitor Centre at 10.30am and 1.30pm daily. Tours are 2 hours, 45 minutes in duration. Tours include refreshments and of course lots of seals.
Adult Price: $59.00 Child Price: $10.00
*Wellington Rover, Phone: 021 426 211, *
*www.wellingtonrover.co.nz <http://www.wellingtonrover.co.nz/> *
ROVER DAY PASS ROUTE hop on hop off' tour around Wellington coast and city. Take 2 ½ hours or all day. Informal commentary and discount map included.
Currently departs daily 8.30am, 11.00am, 2.00pm, 4.30pm Cost: $35
ROVER RING TOUR visits Rings locations
Departs daily 8.30am Returns 4.30pm Cost: $150 full day tour. Tour includes a comprehensive look at the making of Lord of the Rings on Wellington. We take the time to explore 8 film locations whilst traveling as far north as the Kaitoke Regional Park. Picnic lunch feast, all transport from city accommodation, souvenir map, short walks and a friendly guide included.
*Hammonds Wellington Sightseeing Tours, Phone: 04 472 0869*
*www.wellingtonsightseeingtours.com <http://www.wellingtonsightseeingtours.com/> *
Hammonds offer a range of tours which follow:
_Capital City Scenic Tour_ departs daily at 10am and 2pm. Tours are 2 hours, 30 minutes in duration. Cost Adult: $40 Child: $20
_Kapiti Coast Tour_ departs daily at 9am and 1:30pm. Tours are 4 hours in duration. Cost Adult: $70 Child: $35.
_Wairarapa Palliser Bay and Lord of the Rings Tour_ departs daily at 8:30am. Tours are 8 hours in duration. Cost Adult: $150 Child: $75. Light lunch included.Tour includes LOTR film sites, wine tasting and largest fur seal colony in North Island.
*Note:* Minimum 2 Adult fares required for this trip to operate.
Personalised Sightseeing Itineraries a specialty including Wine & Food, Art & Craft, Shopping, Gardens.
*Walk Wellington, Phone: 04 802 4860, *
*www.wellingtonnz.com/walkwellington/ <http://www.wellingtonnz.com/walkwellington/> *
Essential Wellington Walks leave the Visitor Centre in Civic Square
Sundays 10am only. Prices are $20 adults, $10 children 5 16 years, under 5 years free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are essential!
*Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, phone: *04 920 9200
http://www.sanctuary.org.nz/ & http://www.visitzealandia.com/
Sanctuary Escape 2 hour tour showcasing the highlights of this world-first conservation attraction. See rare and endangered wildlife in a picturesque and serene valley just minutes from downtown Wellington. Tours depart Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10am pick up from Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre at 9:30am. Adult price: $35. Child price $20 (5-16 years), under 5s free. Bookings essential.
Sanctuary by Night a magical 2 hour tour encompassing the dusk chorus then the calls of our nocturnal wildlife including little spotted kiwi (sightings of kiwi are rare, but possible!), morepork and others. Also view a display of native glow-worms. Tours depart Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays pick up is one hour before sunset. Adult price $40, child price $20 (12-16 years), please note minimum age of 12 years. Bookings essential.
*Maori Treasures, Phone: 04 939 9630, *
*www.maoritreasures.com <http://www.maoritreasures.com/> *
The complexs gallery, gift store and café are open daily 9.00am to 4.00pm.
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*Dynamic Tours, Phone: 04 801 6900, *
*www.dynamictours.co.nz <http://www.dynamictours.co.nz/> *
Dynamic tours specialise in personilised tours for both the corporate and leisure client.**
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*Tours of Parliament, Phone: 04 471 9503,*
* www.ps.parliament.govt.nz/tour.htm <http://www.ps.parliament.govt.nz/tour.htm> *
Weekday hours: 10 am to 4 pm (last tours depart at 4 pm)
Weekend hours: Saturdays 10 - 3 pm, Sundays 12 - 3 pm (last tours depart at 3 pm)
Closed: New Year's Day & 2 January, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Christmas & Boxing Day. All tours are approximately one hour in duration. Free admission.
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*Flat Earth, Phone: 04 977 5805, *
*www.flatearth.co.nz <http://www.flatearth.co.nz/> *
Customised luxury day tours for guests requiring the extra personal touch.
Guided Lord of the Rings film site tours includes visits to Lothlorien, Rivendell, Gardens of Isengard, Helms Deep, River Anduin and Minas Tirith.
Wine tasting tours to the Wairarapa and lunch at a leading vineyard.
Wild Wellington tours include visits to Seal Coast and the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tour price includes a personal guide, luxury transportation including pick up and drop off at accommodation and/or airport, all entry fees, morning and afternoon refreshments and a delicious café or picnic lunch. Flat Earth Experiences caters for small private groups and large tour parties please contact us for a quote.
Prices from $210 pp or $300 for up to 4 pax.
<>* The Wellesley Harbour Cruise Ship - Phone: 04 4741308 or 0800 277863, www.wellesleycruises.co.nz <http://www.wellesleycruises.co.nz/> *
The most unique way to see Wellington is onboard our boutique cruise ship. Enjoy a dinner cruise, a one hour cruise and you can even stay in our cabins overnight.
_Wellington Harbour Dinner Cruise_* - *Friday and Saturday Evenings. Departs at 6.30pm, Returns 9.00pm. 2 1/2 hour cruise, buffet dinner, commentary and musical entertainment. Fully licensed. $45.00 per person. Reservations required*.*
_Weekend Harbour Cruises_* - *Saturday and Sunday, sailings depart 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm. Only $3.00 per person, children free! Light refreshments onboard.
*Newlands Coach Service Ltd, Phone 235 8819*
Customised sightseeing programmes. Theme entertainment and adventure excursions. Day tour packages: Wairarapa Wine Trails, the Kapiti Coast, Garden Tours, Mystery Tours.
*_Museum & Galleries_*
*Te Papa Phone: *04 381 7000**
*www.tepapa.govt.nz <http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/> *
*Location: *Cable Street, Wellington **
Te Papa is open every day of the year! Including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day! 10am to 6pm and Thursdays 10am to 9pm. ADMISSION IS FREE!
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*Pataka Phone:* 04 237 1511
*www.pataka.org.nz <http://www.pataka.org.nz/> *
*Location: *Cnr of Norrie St & Parumoana St, Porirua City
Open every day Mon Sat, 10am 4:30pm Sun, 11am 4:30pm. Free Admission.
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*Katherine Mansfield Birthplace Phone: *04 4737268**
*Location: *25 Tinakori Road, Thorndon.
Open seven days a week 10:00am 4:00pm. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
*Cost: *$5.50 Adult Child $2.
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*The Colonial Cottage Museum Phone: *04 384 9122
*Location: *68 Nairn Street, Wellington.
Open 12 4pm daily, Boxing Day 30th April, 12 - 4pm Wed Sun, 1st May 24^th Dec.
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. *Cost: *$5 Adult, Children with parents free.
*Capital E (theatre, arts and event centre for young people.) Phone: *04 913 3720
*www.capitale.org.nz <http://www.capitale.org.nz/> *
*Location: *Civic Square, Wellington
Open seven days, 10am to 5pm. Admission varies.
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*Museum of Wellington City & Sea Phone: *04 472 8904**
*www.museumofwellington.co.nz <http://www.museumofwellington.co.nz/> *
*Location: *"The Bond Store", Queen's Wharf, Wellington.
Open daily 10am - 5pm, Closed Christmas Day. ADMISSION IS FREE!
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*City Gallery Wellington Phone: *04 801 3021* *
*www.city-gallery.org.nz <http://www.city-gallery.org.nz/> *
*Location: *Civic Square, Wellington.
Open daily, 10am 5pm, Closed Christmas day. ADMISSION IS FREE!
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*National Library of New Zealand Phone: *04 474 3000**
*www.natlib.govt.nz <http://www.natlib.govt.nz/> *
*Location: *58-78 Molesworth Street Wellington **
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*Cable Car Museum Phone: *04 475 3578* *
*www.cablecarmuseum.co.nz <http://www.cablecarmuseum.co.nz/> *
*Location: *Upland Road, Wellington (top of the Cable Car)
Open: Mon-Fri: 9.30am-5.00pm, Weekends: 10.00am-4.30pm. ADMISSION IS FREE!
*Archives New Zealand Phone: *04 499 5595* *
*www.archives.govt.nz <http://www.archives.govt.nz/> *
*Location: *10 Mulgrave Street, Wellington.
Open: Mon Fri 9am 5pm, Sat 9am 1pm. ADMISSION IS FREE!
*_Zoos & Sanctuarys _*
*Wellington Zoo Phone: *04 381 6750* *
*www.wellingtonzoo.com <http://www.wellingtonzoo.com/> *
*Location: *200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington.
Open: 9.30am - 5.00pm every day, except Christmas Day.
*Cost: *Adult: $10, Child: 3 - 16 years of age: $5, Child: 2 years old and under: free.
*Staglands Wildlife Reserve Phone*: 04 526 7529* www.staglands.co.nz <http://www.staglands.co.nz/> *
*Location: *Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt
Open: 10.00am to 5.00pm every day, except Christmas Day.
*Cost: *Adults(Over 16) $10.00 Children $5.00
*Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, phone 920 9213._www.sanctuary.org.nz <http://www.sanctuary.org.nz/> _*
_General Admissions _Adult: $7.00, Child $3.00, Family $17.00 (2 adults & 3 Children)
_Opening Hours _Mon Fri 10am 4:00pm, last entry sold at 3:00pm. Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 10:00am 5:00pm, last entry sold at 4:00pm.** *_Theatre_* *Circa Theatre Phone:* 04 801 7992** *www.circa.co.nz <http://www.circa.co.nz/> * *Location: *Opposite Te Papa, 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington * * *Downstage Theatre Phone: *04 801 6946 *www.downstage.co.nz <http://www.downstage.co.nz/> * *Location: *cnr Courtenay Pl & Cambridge Tce, Wellington. *Bats Theatre Phone:* 04 802 4175** *www.bats.co.nz <http://www.bats.co.nz/> * *Location: *1 Kent Terrace, Wellington. * * *Note:* Discounted tickets can be purchased from the Wellington Visitor Centre on the day of performance after midday. Please refer to our contact details on page four of this fax. *_Transport_* *The Interisland Line www.interislandline.co.nz <http://www.interislandline.co.nz/> * The Interisland Line offers daily ferry services across Cook Strait, linking New Zealand's North and South Islands.** *Location:* The Interislander Terminal is located on Aotea Quay, 5 minutes north of Wellington Railway Station. The Lynx Terminal can be found on Waterloo Quay, diagonally opposite the Wellington Railway Station. * * *Tranz Scenic www.tranzscenic.co.nz <http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz/> * *Location for departures: *Wellington Railway Station, Bunny St, Wellington. Tranz Scenic is New Zealands largest passenger rail company providing breathtaking train journeys. Tranz Scenic services are as follows: *The Northerner (night service) and The Overlander (day service) *travels between Auckland Wellington Auckland. *Tranz Coastal *travels between Christchurch Picton Christchurch. *The Tranz Alpine *travels between Christchurch Greymouth Christchurch. *Intercity www.intercity.co.nz <http://www.intercity.co.nz/> and Newmans coaches www.newmans.co.nz <http://www.newmans.co.nz/> * *Location for departures: *Wellington Railway Station Platform 9, Bunny St, Wellington. Intercity and Newmans offer first class coach services to over 600 destinations through out New Zealand. *KiWi** TRAVELLER** www.kiwitraveller.co.nz <http://www.kiwitraveller.co.nz/>* *Location for departures: *Kiwi Traveller will collect your customers from their accommodation. Should your customer being staying at a private address then we can pick them up at the Wellington Visitor Centre or Railway station * * Kiwi Traveller is a local company that operates a daily shuttle service between Wellington and Rotorua via Palmerston North, Tongariro National Park and Taupo. The service is friendly and good fun with drivers that are knowledgeable and professional. Passengers may hop on and hop off en route. * * *Note: *Bookings for all the above transport operators can be made through the Wellington Visitor Centre. Please refer to our contact details on this page. *_Wellington events:_* For information on events in Wellington please refer to our website: *http://www.WellingtonNZ.com/events/search/ <http://www.wellingtonnz.com/events/search/> * * * *_For bookings and information please contact: _* *Wellington Visitor Centre www.WellingtonNZ.com <http://www.wellingtonnz.com/> * *Location: *Civic Square, Corner Victoria and Wakefield Streets, Wellington. Phone: 04 802 4860 Fax: 04 802 4863 Email: *bookings@WellingtonNZ.com <mailto:bookings@WellingtonNZ.com> * ¨ If you do not want to continue receiving this fax weekly, please tick the box and return this page by fax to 04 802 4863.