Nga Manu Kiwi Night Encounter
1 hour 30 minutes · Nga Manu Nature Reserve
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8-Hour Private Scenic Tour
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
from $285.63 per person
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- Duration
- 8 hours
- Meeting point
- Wellington pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Meal
- Meal included
- Run by
- Kaewa Tours Ltd
Overview
Kaewa Tours Ltd runs this full-day private drive along the Kapiti Coast from Wellington, and the shape of the day is simple: the tour collects your group in an air-conditioned vehicle and works through a set string of stops, with lunch and entry fees already covered in the price. Because only your group travels, you are not sharing the vehicle with other bookings.
The route begins with a 15-minute stop in Paekakariki, then moves into longer visits at Nga Manu Nature Reserve and the Hey Coastie attraction, an hour and 30 minutes. From there it continues to the Southward Car Museum for an hour, the US Marine Memorial for an hour and 30 minutes, and a final 30-minute stop at Zelati Dessert Cafe in Porirua. Travellers reviewing the tour have praised the food stops and the time spent at the nature reserve.
This is a private tour, with only your group participating. Children under 7 can come, but the customer must supply an approved child restraint seat, as the tour cannot proceed without one. Wheelchair and pushchair users are accommodated, and service animals are allowed.
What's Included
Included
- Bottled water (Bottled New Zealand spring water.)
- Lunch (Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage.)
- Entry fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Customer gift
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- Pickup in WellingtonPickup from Wellington is included, with the exact point chosen at booking.
- PaekakarikiA 15-minute stop.
- Nga Manu Nature ReserveAn hour and 30 minutes here, with the entry ticket included.
- Hey CoastieAn hour and 30 minutes at this attraction, with admission included.
- Southward Car MuseumAn hour at the museum, entry ticket included.
- US Marine MemorialAn hour and 30 minutes at the memorial.
- Zelati Dessert Cafe, PoriruaA 30-minute stop at the cafe.
- Return to WellingtonThe vehicle returns to Wellington at the end of the eight-hour day.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points before booking, drawn from what travellers have said afterwards.
- Nga Manu Kiwi Night Encounter$56.90
- Full-Day Private Coast Tour$206.90
- 8-Hour Private Scenic Tour (this tour)$285.63
- Food and drink. Lunch is included and comes with one glass of wine, beer or another beverage, and bottled New Zealand spring water is provided. One reviewer described the lunch as delicious and the morning tea coffee as fabulous. Gratuities are not included.
- Private group feel. Only your group participates, so you are not sharing the day with other bookings. One reviewer noted the vehicle was comfortable for four adults, and another said their guide gave lots of time at the coffee and snack stops.
- Guide commentary. Reviewers described their guides as friendly and knowledgeable about the area, with one offering a continuous explanation while travelling.
- Photos after the tour. Complimentary photos and a tour summary are emailed to guests afterwards. One reviewer confirmed their guide took many pictures covering the whole trip and sent them on.
- Accessibility. The tour is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and the surfaces, and pushchairs are fine too. Service animals are allowed and the pickup area is near public transport. Most travellers can participate.
- Children. Families are welcome, but children under 7 must travel in an approved child restraint seat supplied by the customer. Without it, the tour cannot proceed.
Common issues. Children under 7 need a customer-supplied approved seat or the day does not run. Gratuities are excluded. The tour requires good weather; if it is cancelled for poor conditions, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Changes and cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund and are not accepted.
Common Questions
Is Pickup From Wellington Included?
Yes, pickup from Wellington is included and the exact pickup point is chosen when you book. The pickup area is also near public transport.
What Is Included In The Price?
Bottled New Zealand spring water, lunch with one glass of wine, beer or another beverage, all entry fees, private air-conditioned transport, a customer gift, and photos plus a tour summary emailed afterwards. Gratuities are excluded.
How Long Is The Tour And What Are The Stops?
The tour runs 8 hours. Stops are Paekakariki, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Hey Coastie, the Southward Car Museum, the US Marine Memorial and Zelati Dessert Cafe in Porirua, with entry fees included at each paying stop.
Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users And Children?
Yes on both counts, with one condition. Transportation and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, pushchairs are fine and service animals are allowed. Children under 7 must use an approved child restraint seat supplied by the customer, or the tour cannot proceed.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If poor weather cancels the tour, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Is This A Shared Tour Or Private?
It is private. Only your group participates, and one reviewer described a comfortable vehicle with a guide who gave lots of time at the coffee and snack stops.
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