What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Paekakariki
15 minutes
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.
2
US Marine Memorial in New Zealand
30 minutes
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.
3
Southward Car Museum
1 hour 30 minutes
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.
4
Long Beach Tavern
45 minutes
We have lunch at one of Waikanae's popular restaurants - either Long Beach Cafe or The Front Room.
5
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
45 minutes
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.
6
Tuatara Brewery
30 minutes
We visit the first Craft Brewery on the Kapiti Coast - Tuatara Brewery for afternoon refreshments.
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