Shenandoah Tour: Exclusive tour
Price per person
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 5 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 5 days will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Description
Unique Wellington Tour of a hidden gem.
Rich in local history, from the Maori Wars through to WWII.
Collections of rare vintage examples of a certain well-known marque of American motorbikes.
Exploring formal and less formal gardens and native bush.
Seeing and interacting with farm animals, wildlife and birdlife.
Experiencing the history of an area in a living museum complete with the personal stories of the people involved.
Enjoying refreshments in a beautiful, scenic and relaxing location.
Join us for a unique and exclusive Wellington sightseeing experience.
Shenandoah, one of our favourite Wellington tours and exclusive to Xplor Tours, takes you to perhaps the best but least known destination in the region.
Approximately 20 minutes drive from Wellington, overlooking the sparkling Pauatahanui Inlet and linked with Battle Hill (a significant Maori War site), Shenandoah is a working farm and hidden historical gem inside a native wild birdlife reserve.
Once we drop-you there, owner and proud Kiwi Simon takes you on a unique and magical tour around his beautiful, relaxing property, and through its history.
Originally a Maori Fortress Pa for Ngati Toa in the 1800's, the property has seen three different owners over 150 years. After withstanding a major battle with English troops, it became a Crown Fort to guard the stagecoach road from highway robbers. Some of the first settlers to New Zealand made contact with the local iwi here, before the whalers and settlers transformed Pauatahanui into the thriving rural community of today.
Early in World War II, Shenandoah was commandeered as a US Marine training base and housed over 100,000 troops, ushering in the next military episode of the site.
The history isn't just told in stories though; behind the barn doors, a private museum is filled with artifacts found on the property which date back over the last 150 years.
As part of your day trip to Shenandoah, you can relax by the pond and jetty or other seating areas in the gardens, and enjoy a tea or coffee with morning or afternoon tea.
Simon's passion and ability to enthral makes this Wellington tour experience genuinely unique and one that will stay with you long after you leave Shenandoah.
Come on a Shenandoah tour and you will see why "Pauatahanui" means "the place you never want to leave from"
based on 40 reviews
Total opinions and ratings from FURU Tickets
Service ratings
Ramiro Y.
Muy recomendable
Fue el mejor día de nuestro viaje a Mendoza. American nos voló la cabeza, no esperábamos algo así. Volveríamos a contratarlo.
Daniel U.
Would do it again
Much better than I had imagined. We finished with a clear picture of how the city fits together. We went back to Includes morning or afternoon tea on our own the next day. An experience worth every minute.
Camila B.
Foi o melhor dia da nossa viagem a Wellington. Pelo que inclui, o preço é mais que justo. O guia avisava onde valia parar para fotos. Saiu no horário, sem sustos.
Gonzalo Q.
Impecable, no le encuentro un pero. Sale más que hacerlo suelto, pero te ahorra toda la organización. La parada en Guerras Maori fue lo que más nos gustó. La explicación en Shenandoah nos dejó pensando. Cambiamos la fecha dos días antes y no hubo ningún problema. Nos sirvió para decidir a dónde volver el resto de la semana. Si están por Wellington, no se lo pierdan.
Lucas S.
Boa opção
Positivo no geral, com margem para melhorar. O guia falava muito rápido e às vezes a gente perdia o fio. Não é o mais barato, mas se justifica. Wellington foi o momento do dia. Uma das paradas estava fechada naquele dia e não avisaram. Vale a pena, sabendo disso.
Lucas Z.
Contratamos esto casi sin expectativas y terminó siendo lo más lindo del viaje. La explicación en Guerras Maori nos dejó pensando. Muy bueno para una primera vez en la ciudad. Si volvemos a Wellington, lo repetimos.
Highlights
- Unique Wellington Tour of a hidden gem.Rich in local history, from the Maori Wars through to WWII.Collections of rare vintage examples of a certain well-known marque of American motorbikes.Exploring formal and less formal gardens and native bush.Seeing and interacting with farm animals, wildlife and birdlife.Experiencing the history of an area in a living museum complete with the personal stories of the people involved.Enjoying refreshments in a beautiful, scenic and relaxing location.
- Rich in local history, from the Maori Wars through to WWII
- Collections of rare vintage examples of a certain well-known marque of American motorbikes
- Exploring formal and less formal gardens and native bush
- Seeing and interacting with farm animals, wildlife and birdlife
- Experiencing the history of an area in a living museum complete with the personal stories of the people involved
- Enjoying refreshments in a beautiful, scenic and relaxing location
Important
Foldup wheelchair accesible
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is made up to 5 days prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 5 days will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Departure Point
Meeting point: i-Site visitors information centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 15 minutes prior to departure. Hotel pick-up is available from central city hotels.
Shenandoah Tour: Exclusive tour in Wellington
