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Wellington
Join Tranzit Tours on an all-inclusive guided gourmet
wine tour of Martinborough, the internationally-renowned
wine region, and let your taste buds do the work. Just
over an hour from the capital, depart Wellington by train
for a scenic journey with stunning views of Wellington
harbour and the Wairarapa Valley. Visit 4 boutique awardwinning
Martinborough vineyards and meet some of the
families behind them. Enjoy wine tastings throughout
the day, antipasto lunch at the delightful wine village,
gourmet delights, and to finish - delicious cheese platter
and coffee. If time allows, browse village craft shops and
local galleries. Sit back, relax and let our knowledgeable
driver guide you in our comfortable, modern coach. Ideal
as a day trip departing Wellington or start your journey in
Wairarapa. Minimum of 2 passengers.
Departs: Weekdays: Wellington railway station at 8.25am,
returning to Wellington at 5.15pm.
Weekends & Public Holidays: Depart Wellington railway
station at 9.55am, return 6.30pm.
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Ex Wellington £111 p.p.
Carter Observatory
Te Papa - far more than just a museum
Experience all of New Zealand in one building. Te Papa,
New Zealand’s extraordinary, interactive national museum,
is set in a breathtaking location on Wellington’s beautiful
waterfront. The Museum has attracted over 19 million
visitors since opening in 1998 and is a ‘must see’ on any
visitor’s itinerary. Its name literally means ‘container of
treasures’. Explore the great treasures and stories of this
country – its unique natural environment, Maori culture and
taonga (treasures), art heritage, & fascinating history. With a
combination of the latest technology & classic story-telling,
Te Papa educates, entertains, & inspires. Experience an
exquisitely carved marae, walk through living native bush,
Photos: Stew Robinson
The Carter Observatory is located in Wellington’s beautiful
Botanic Gardens just 2 minutes walk from the top of the
Cable Car. Carter Observatory’s aim is to inspire visitors
through the stories they tell of our southern skies. Take
a virtual journey through space in Carter’s Pelorus Trust
Planetarium - a state-of-the-art full-dome digital theatre,
then take your own steps through space as you walk
through the world-class interactive multimedia space
experience. Celebrate our Southern Skies, along with some
of NZ’s most prestigious telescopes and astronomical
artefacts. Open from 10am to 5pm daily plus extended
hours to 9.30pm on Tuesdays & Saturday evenings. Show
times commence from 11am. Allow at least 90 minutes to
enjoy the observatory.
Observatory Entry £11 Adult £5 Child (4-16 yrs)
Observatory Entry & Wellington Cable Car
£15 Adult £6 Child (4-16 yrs)
Zest tours are taste & sensory treats – full of new food experiences, aromas, information & laughter. You find
& enjoy places & people most visitors miss, with just a few others. Your gourmet personal guides are warmhearted
walking encyclopedias. Min. 2 people on most tours. Accommodation transfers not available. “A real hit
with Foodies” (2010 Frommer’s Guide).
Capital Tastes - NEW - Walk, talk & eat your way
around Wellington, tasting at some top specialist food
places. Excludes lunch but includes a bonus discount
voucher for two recommended restaurants, in your own
time. Departs 9.30am finishes 12 noon Mon - Sat.
£99 p.p.
Walking Gourmet – Taste behind the scenes as
you wander between Wellington’s specialist food stores.
Incl. 3-course tasting lunch with matching wines at a top
restaurant or café. Departs 9.30am finishes 2pm Mon - Sat.
£150 p.p.
Taste Wellington – as per Walking Gourmet tour
above, then visit the home kitchen to taste delicious home
treats, exploring the city & architecture en route. Departs
9.30am, returns 3pm.
£234 p.p.
Luxury small group tours include accom.
transfers, morning/afternoon tea plus lunch on
full day tours.
Half Day middle-Earth film
Locations reveals where the movies were
made. Visit the film locations of Rivendell, the
Gardens of Isengard, River Anduin, Hobbiton
Woods, Get off the Road, Helm Deep and Minas
Tirith and more. Departs 9:00am and 1:30pm
daily
£93 p.p.
& be shaken in the Earthquake House. Get hands-on in
Discovery Centres, then come face to face with a colossal
squid & explore its life through 3-D animation. Venture
into OurSpace, a multimedia adventure & adrenalin-filled
motion simulator rides. Take a guided tour or explore the
six floors on your own. This is serious fun!
Open: 10am-6pm every day (9pm Thursdays).
General admission is free.
full day middle Earth film
Locations – Includes all of the half day sites
plus travel further afield to the private, majestic
Fernside Lodge which was transformed into
Lothlorien and where Smeagol and Deagol
fought for the Ring. Gourmet picnic lunch beside
Fernside’s white bridge of Lothlorien. Tour the
Weta Cave to see the magic of Weta Workshops’
creative film making. Departs 9am returns
5.00pm, min 2 people
£208 p.p.
Wild Wellington - gets up close and
personal with wild seals, birds and dramatic
scenery. Experience the rugged South Coast
by 4WD and lunch overlooking the Wellington
Harbour. Departs 9am and returns 5:00pm,
min 2 people
£208 p.p.
Charges apply for tours, rides & some short-term
exhibitions. ANzCRO Highly Recommended!
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