1.
Wellington - The Dark Side
The
original walking tour of Wellington's historical underbelly - murder
scenes, riots, dens of ill-repute and more...
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New Zealand’s most infamous political bombing. |
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The ‘smallest’ red light district in the world. |
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The crimes
of New Zealand’s
longest-serving prisoner. |
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The massive brawl involving US and New Zealand servicemen that
left Manners and Cuba Streets swimming in blood and broken glass.
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Departs from the corner of Manners
Mall and Cuba Mall (next to the glass street directory).
[map]
Bookings are essential. Cost
including GST: Adults $33, Children (if you think they can handle
it!) $20, YHA/Backpackers $29.
2. Grog's Own
Country
The story of
drinking in Wellington - includes visits to two historical pubs.
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Tour traces
the evolution of the Kiwi drinking culture - from frontier
grog shops to the prohibitionists and 'wowsers', to the
infamous 'six o'clock swill'. |
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Hear
Wellington's quirky history (amidst the drinking yarns) and
visit some of its notable landmarks - including the grounds
of Parliament. |
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Pub stops
include complimentary drinks. |
Departs from the Cenotaph - the war
memorial at the corner of Bowen Street and Lambton Quay (outside
Parliament Buildings).
[map]
Bookings are essential. Cost
including GST: Adults $39, YHA/Backpackers $35. Note: You must be at
least 18 years old to do this tour. |
3. Capital Scandal
Headline-grabbing follies, conspiracies and indiscretions that have
outraged and titillated Wellington and beyond...
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Get the
lowdown on the shameful antics of Wellington's founding
fathers. |
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Gasp at the
high-profile careers wrecked by Cold War spy scandals,
dangerous liaisons and greed-fueled fraud. |
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Cringe at
public works disasters that have left a huge and indelible
egg stain on the city. |
Departs from the Cenotaph - the war
memorial at the corner of Bowen Street and Lambton Quay (outside
Parliament Buildings).
[map]
Bookings are essential. Cost
including GST: Adults $33, Children $20, YHA/Backpackers $29.
Booking details
for all tours:
Phone 04 380-0316,
or email
[email protected], or contact the Visitor
Information Centre in Wellington on 04-802-4860.
Summer season
times
(November
to March)
Weekdays: 5.15pm.
Weekends: Sundays by arrangement.
Other times available on demand, please get in touch to discuss.
Please bring good walking shoes and appropriate clothing if the
weather’s looking poor – we operate rain or shine!
Download the brochure in
Adobe PDF format.
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