Wednesday 8 May 12pm – 4pm
This is the chance to delve into the history and culture of Wellington and Aotearoa. As the country's capital, Wellington is the perfect place to discover our nation's stories and this afternoon of short tours will introduce Buyers to key attractions around the TRENZ host city, including several new products.
- Learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s tangata whenua (people born of the land) at Te Papa, on Manaaki private guided tours to explore the Māori collection, a new behind-the-scenes exploration of the national art collection. Japanese and Mandarin-language famils also available.
- Wellington is well-known not only as a political capital but a culinary one too! Walking tours for foodies will give you a great taster of what is on offer.
- Get outdoors on an e-bike tour, on a brand-new zero-emissions harbour tour, walk the neighbourhoods for an intimate ‘insider look’ or sit back with experienced tour operators to explore Wellington’s classic highlights.
- Nature lovers will be spoilt for choice with 4WD seal spotting, a visit to one of the world’s most ambitious conservation projects at Zealandia and a new native species tour at Wellington Zoo.
- And of course there’s something for movie lovers thanks to Wētā Workshop or exploring the magic of Middle-earth on Lord of the Rings filming location tours.
- Mandarin-speakers can even enjoy a one-off city tour to explore new corners of Wellington with WellingtonNZ's China Manager Angela Wang.
Saturday 11 May - Full and Half-day Options
Explore Wellington's big backyard with full-day visits to neighbouring regions Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa as well as additional Wellington city touring.
Around the region
How about a Wairarapa day to remember, full of good food and wine at the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail, hosted by Destination Wairarapa? A day trip to Kāpiti Island or a highlights experience visiting a Pure Pod, luxury beachfront accommodation and a nature reserve?
Around Wellington
Explore the Zealandia sanctuary by torchlight as your guide leads you in search of Kiwi, explore the magic of Middle-earth on a full-day film locations tour or enjoy Chocolate Hour at Mövenpick Hotel Wellington.
For Mandarin Speakers
Dive head-first into a world of creativity, physical effects, and movie-making magic at Weta Workshop, delivered by a Mandarin speaking guide. | 在中文导游的带领下探索充满创意、实物特效和电影魔法的奇妙世界。
Learn about how New Zealand came to be and what the future holds for this island nation on a privately guided highlights tour of Te Papa with a Mandarin-speaking guide. | 在中文导游带领下了解新西兰这一岛国引人入胜的历史、丰富多彩的现在以及激动人心的未来规划。