Kapiti Island & Wellington

Kapiti Island & Wellington

Departing Auckland

6-10 March 2021

5 Day / 4 Night tour

$2,595

(NZD) pp twin share

$2,995

(NZD) pp single

ENQUIRE HERE

See first-hand how New Zealand must have been over 100 years ago. En route to Kapiti Island, pass through Kapiti Marine Reserve and watch for passing whales and dolphins. Lookout for the sea birds that frequent the coastal waters - gulls, gannets, penguins, terns, shags, shearwaters and albatross.

On this 5-day adventure, you'll travel by train, boat, tram, cable-car and plane! We enjoy a full day on Kapiti Island, explore the windy corridors of Wellington’s Te Papa and Parliament, and we'll visit some iconic and fascinating destinations in-between.

Itinerary | 6-10 March 2021

DAY 1. Auckland | Paraparaumu

This morning we depart Auckland bound for Paraparumu on the Northern Explorer. Travelling through beautiful Aotearoa, over five geographical regions of the North Island and ascending up the world famous Raurimu Spiral – we’ll see parts of the island we don’t see from the highway! We disembark at Paraparaumu and transfer to our Raumati beach-side accommodation on the Kapiti Coast – our home for the next 4 nights.

Dinner
DAY 2. Kapiti Island

This morning we drive along the coast road from Raumati Beach to Paraparaumu beach, where we board our boat for Kapiti Island – one of NZ’s oldest and most important nature reserves. This island is surrounded by many of New Zealand’s most beautiful endangered species. We enjoy an informative guided tour and lunch on the island.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 3. Parliament | Te Papa

Today, we visit windy Welly! We take a tour around the capital before we set you free for lunch and wander at your own leisure through Te Papa, known as the museum of NZ. After lunch, we’ll take an informative guided tour around parliament (not too long and full of surprises!).

Back in Raumati and weather dependant, we’ll enjoy fish and chips on the beach for dinner and watch the sunset.

Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4. Car Museum | Tramway Museum

Today we have a leisurely start and drive to the Southward Car Museum for morning tea. Here, we look at this incredible vintage car collection founded by Sir Len and Vera Southward. Purchasing their first Model T Ford in 1956 was the start of the largest privately owned car collection in the world.

After a short drive we arrive at the Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway Museum where we take a ride down memory lane on a vintage Wellington tram. The rest of the day will be at leisure and dinner tonight we dine at a local restaurant.

Breakfast, morning tea & Dinner
DAY 5. Wellington | Fly home

All good things must come to an end as we say farewell to the beautiful Kapiti coast.

Back in Wellington, we take a ride on the famous cable car where you can experience a slice of Wellingtons history. Arriving at the top enjoy the views over Wellington. We then enjoy the Botanical Gardens including Lady Norwood Rose Garden which in March, will be spectacular. This is our lunch stop before we head to the airport for our flight home.

As you head home after a few days of travel by train, boat, tram, cable-car and plane, we trust your heart and camera will be full of wonderful memories and that when you travel with Seemore tours, you’ll see more, eat more and have more fun!

Breakfast

Such an amazing experience. We saw hihi, saddlebacks, weka, bellbirds, kokako, kaka and more. The constant bird song was beautiful..."

Kapiti Island Visitor, October 2019

Kapiti Island and Wellington

Departing Auckland
6 March 2021
5 days / 4 nights

$2,595

(NZD) pp twin share

$2,995

(NZD) pp single

ENQUIRE HERE

Inclusions

General

Comfortable coach transport
Trusted and knowledgeable Tour Manager
4x night beach-side accomodation

Meals

All breakfasts
All dinners
Lunch on Kapiti Island
Morning tea at Southward Car Museum

Excursions & Entrance Fees

Guided day tour to Kapiti Island
Tour of Parliament
Visit to Te Papa
Visit to Southward Car Museum
Visit to Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway Museum
Flights from Wellington home
Northern Explorer Train journey from Auckland to Paraparaumu

Sir Len Southward

Knighted in 1986 for his services to the community, Sir Len Southward has been associated with the New Zealand motor industry since 1919, when he started work as a message boy in a Wellington motor warehouse. He and a partner later set up their own motorcycle repair business.

In the 1950's he gained headlines throughout Australasia for his championship in his speedboat "Redhead". On the 22nd of February 1953 he powered "Redhead" across Wellington harbour to become the first man in Australasia to travel at over 100mph (160km/h) on water.

Day 4, Southward Car Museum Visit