Wellington Cruises
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Wellington’s harbour is totally surrounded by steep hills and entered by a narrow entrance to Cook Strait. Its sheltered waters provide a good destination point for cruises of all types. The best known cruises are aboard the Inter islander ferries which run regular trips between Wellington and Picton. The ferry terminal is a short trip from most of Wellington’s accommodation down on Queen’s Wharf. These voyages are made comfortable with the variety of things to do on board and indoor and outdoor seating provided. Large panoramic windows give great views of the Marlborough Sounds and Cook Strait. The journey takes three hours which leaves you ample time to enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal. You can even watch a movie if you feel like it. Children will keep themselves amused in the play area which includes cartoons and video games. You can also take your vehicle across with you for an extra charge. Charter Cruises on Wellington Harbour are available for special events. Get a group together and design a cruise to suit your individual needs or choose from one of the many on offer including dinner, lunch, cocktail and casino cruises. To escape the City for the day, take the ferry ride across to beautiful Days Bay, one of Wellington’s top attractions. Sheltered and backed by native forest the beach this is one of the best swimming spots in Wellington. Walk among the craft shops or rest a while at one of the many cafes and restaurants. If you are on holiday with the kids they will love the boats, bikes and kayaks for hire. The long wharf off the beach provides the perfect spot for a little fishing.
You can also travel by ferry to the conservation island of Matiu/Somes Island. The bird life is prolific and the island is also home to the Tuatara and Giant Weta. The views from the many walking tracks on the Island are not to be missed and provide the perfect backdrop for a leisurely picnic. If sailing is your passion, take a day charter sail out to Mana Island on a fully skippered adventure. Sail the waters off Wellington, relax with champagne and experience the abundance of birdlife including the Takahe, Robin and Kakariki. P& O Cruises have a number of indulgent extended cruises which incorporate a visit to Wellington. You can take a cruise of the South Island or an extended cruise of the whole country which will take you to ports throughout New Zealand. Include a Wellington cruise into your next Wellington holiday and find out more about Wellington specials by contacting our travel agents.
