Seal Coast Safari Tour - Options for Adult or Child

Seal Coast Safari Tour:

Discover Wellington's wild South Coast on a 3.5–4 hour guided safari. Travel through privately accessed Terawhiti Station and Meridian's West Wind area to Tongue Point, where you can see New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat. Experience a remote side of Wellington that many visitors—and even locals—never discover

Ōtari-Wiltons Bush

• Explore Wellington's only botanic garden dedicated entirely to native plants, with lush forest, native flora and birdlife just minutes from the city.

Terawhiti Station

• Travel through privately accessed Terawhiti Station, one of New Zealand's oldest and largest sheep and cattle stations, with sweeping views across Cook Strait to the South Island.

West Wind Wind Farm

• Travel through the West Wind wind farm, passing towering turbines along the ridgeline above Wellington's South Coast.

Tongue Point & New Zealand Fur Seals

• Reach Tongue Point on Wellington's wild South Coast, where you can see New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat.

Tour Information:

• Allow approximately 3.5–4 hours for the Seal Coast Safari.
• Includes light refreshments.
• Scheduled departures are 9am and 1.30pm; departure times may vary on cruise ship days. 
• Pick-up available from selected central Wellington locations. Please confirm your pick-up point when booking.
• Includes off-road travel over bumpy, uneven tracks and steep ascents and descents, including roads without safety barriers. May not be suitable for people with serious vertigo or a fear of heights. 
• Seal numbers vary seasonally, with peak numbers generally between June and August. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed. 
• Closed-toe shoes and a jacket are recommended. Tours operate in most weather conditions.

About Discover Wellington:

Small city. Big stories. Wellington packs an extraordinary amount into a small city. Film, food, culture, nature and history are all within easy reach - from the heart of the city to the wild coastline beyond.

Whether you're a film fan, a foodie, an outdoor enthusiast or simply curious about the place, Discover Wellington will help you experience Wellington your way.