Things to do in Wellington

What to expect in Wellington

This catalogue is led by Tours, then Cruises and Water activities, so you can pick anything from guided city and regional trips to boat-based experiences and aquatic options. That spread means travellers can combine a flexible day-tour itinerary with occasional higher-end cruise options or more affordable water-based activities. Demand peaks in December and eases to its quietest in June, so December bookings are noticeably busier while June is a much quieter month for the same experiences.

How to choose what to book here

The main decision is whether you want a broad range of choices or a simple, affordable option, and that shapes both price and fit: the category with the widest range is Water activities, which runs from an entry-level of PHP 714 to an upper-end of PHP 6,838, offering everything from budget entries to premium experiences. Tours provide a mid-to-upper range of consistently popular options with a typical price around PHP 1,962, while Cruises sit at the premium end with a typical price of PHP 2,438.

If you need the most affordable way in, Water activities are the entry point and suit travellers filling gaps in an itinerary, whereas Cruises are narrower in price so shopping around gains little. Tours are where what’s included varies most between operators, making them a good place to compare itineraries rather than just prices.

When travellers from the Philippines book

Most travellers book typically around 4 days ahead, while the earliest planners book about 21 days out. That means many bookings are last-minute and you usually don’t need months of lead time, though the cushion matters most in December when demand peaks.

How prices compare across categories

The table below shows how the city’s top categories compare on price so you can place a budget before you choose.

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.