7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour.Enjoy a 7 hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista from the top of Paekakariki Hill, visit the memorial to the American Marines of World War 2 at Queen Elizabeth Park, visit Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, lunch at a popular Waikanae Beach restaurant, view native birdlife at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre and finish our afternoon sampling craft beer at the Tuatara Brewery.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Paekakariki
We drive up to the top of Paekakariki Hill to take in the majestic view over the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, the top of the South Island and on a clear day we may see Mt Taranaki/Egmont and Mt Ruapehu.
15 minutesUS Marine Memorial in New Zealand
We visit Camp McKay at Paekakariki where the US Marine Corps were based in World War 2 prior to heading up into the Pacific campaign.
30 minutesSouthward Car Museum
We visit the world famous Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, as well as three aircraft. Southwards is one of the largest private motor vehicle collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
1 hour 30 minutesLong Beach Tavern
We have lunch at one of Waikanae's popular restaurants - either Long Beach Cafe or The Front Room.
45 minutesNga Manu Nature Reserve
At Nga Manu we can view Tuataras up close, walk through open native bird aviaries and a nocturnal house where if you are lucky you may see a Kiwi or 2.
45 minutesTuatara Brewery
We visit the first Craft Brewery on the Kapiti Coast - Tuatara Brewery for afternoon refreshments.
30 minutesIncluded
- Bottled water - Bottled New Zealand spring water.
- Lunch - Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.
- Entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Nga Manu Nature Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Tuatara Brewery
- Entry/Admission - US Marine Memorial in New Zealand
- Entry/Admission - Long Beach Tavern
- Entry/Admission - Southward Car Museum
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.