Nga Manu Kiwi Night Encounter
1 hour 30 minutes · Nga Manu Nature Reserve
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Full-Day Private Coast Tour
Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour
from $206.90 per person
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- Duration
- 7 hours
- Meeting point
- Wellington hotel or central pickup
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Meal
- Meal included
- Run by
- Capital Personalised Tours
Overview
This is a full day trip up the Kapiti Coast from Wellington, run privately so only your own group travels in the vehicle. The day runs about 7 hours and packs in coastal lookouts, a car museum, Rangiatea Church, a nature reserve, a chocolate factory and a brewery, with lunch at the Long Beach Tavern along the way. Pickup is included from central Wellington locations.
The route traces the shoreline: Plimmerton Beach, the Paekakariki Hill Road lookout and Paraparaumu Beach all come early, each a short photo stop. The longer stops follow, including an hour at the Southward Car Museum, an hour at Rangiatea Church and an hour at Nga Manu Nature Reserve. The day winds down with shorter stops at the Kapiti Chocolate Factory and Tuatara Brewery.
Lunch, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, private transport and all entrance fees for the day are covered in the tour price. One traveller described a relaxed day with plenty of time allowed for lunch, and several also said their guide adjusted the day around the group's interests.
What's Included
Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- All entrance fees for the day
Itinerary
- Pickup in WellingtonPickup from central Wellington locations, then the drive north along the coast.
- Plimmerton BeachA 30 minute beach stop.
- Coast lookoutsPaekakariki Hill Road Lookout for 15 minutes, then Paraparaumu Beach for 15 minutes. Both stops are free.
- Southward Car MuseumAn hour at the museum, with admission included in the tour.
- Rangiatea ChurchAn hour at the church.
- Lunch at Long Beach TavernAn hour for lunch, included, with alcoholic beverages available.
- Nga Manu Nature ReserveAn hour in the reserve.
- Chocolate and beerA 30 minute stop at the Kapiti Chocolate Factory and a 30 minute stop at Tuatara Brewery, both with admission included.
- Return to WellingtonThe drive back closes out the roughly 7 hour day.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points worth knowing before booking this day out.
- Nga Manu Kiwi Night Encounter$56.90
- Full-Day Private Coast Tour (this tour)$206.90
- 8-Hour Private Scenic Tour$285.63
- Food and drink. Lunch, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are all included. One reviewer mentioned a fish and chips lunch and recommended the stout on tap.
- Flexible pacing. Several travellers said their guide reshaped the day around what the group actually wanted to see. Treat the stated order and durations as a plan rather than a fixed schedule.
- Entry fees. All entrance fees for the day are covered, including the car museum, nature reserve, chocolate factory and brewery. You should not need to pay at any stop on the itinerary.
- Bring a camera. The itinerary includes two beach stops and the Paekakariki Hill Road lookout, so there is plenty to photograph. One reviewer singled out the scenery as a highlight of the day.
- Group feel. This is a private tour, so only your group participates.
- Accessibility. The operator states the tour is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and surfaces, and that pushchairs and infant seats are accommodated. Most travellers can participate.
Common issues. The main practical limit is time: with this many stops packed into about 7 hours, the beach stops are short, at 15 to 30 minutes each, so anyone wanting a long coastal walk may feel clipped. Cancellations inside 24 hours of the start time receive no refund.
Common Questions
Is Pickup Included?
Yes. Pickup from central Wellington locations is included.
What Is Included In The Price?
Lunch, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, private transportation and all entrance fees for the day. The booking page states no exclusions.
Is Lunch Good?
Several reviewers mention enjoying the lunch, with one noting a fish and chips meal and recommending the stout on tap. Reviewers also note that plenty of time is allowed for the meal.
Is The Tour Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Families With Young Children?
The operator states the tour is wheelchair accessible, including the transportation and surfaces, and that pushchairs and infant seats are available. Most travellers can participate.
Can The Itinerary Be Changed?
Yes, within reason. Several reviewers said their guide adjusted the stops based on the group's interests, so it is worth saying what you care about most at the start of the day.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24 hour window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time of the experience.
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