Wellington
Dark History Tour.
Highlights* may include:
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Learning about the first Terrace and then Mt Cook Gaol and the then sought after bricks manufactured by prisoners.
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How were the first mug shots of prisoners taken?
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Some dark background facts relating to our "tooting tunnel" and the local "Baby Farmer".
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The ghost of St James Theatre.
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The "Battle of Manners Street" that wasn't.
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Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
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Background facts to "The Russians Are Coming".
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What is Wellingtons "Leper Island"?
Beverage at The Roxy included (when open).
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* This programmed experience is flexible and can be adjusted to suit the weather, group and time schedule. If everyone is having fun in a location, we don't have to rush to the next location. If it's wet, we can move on.
Important Note: Some subject parts of this experience can be considered unsuitable for younger children. If children are part of the group, the guide may adjust the
experience/commentary to suit.
A 3-hour historical sightseeing experience with a difference includes some of those darker stories as we take you off the regular tourist trails.
Duration: 3 hours approximately.
Fitness: Moderate.
This experience may involve some walking up grassy hills and such.
Price includes all travel, guiding and entry fees plus Roxy beverage.
Exclusive Bubble.
1 - 11 people NZ$ 490 + NZ$ 5pp.
Note: A credit card booking fee is added to the prices shown above.
If your preferred date is not shown below, please contact us. We may be able to add a departure for you!
What to bring:
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Comfortable shoes
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Camera
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Small bottle of drinking water is always a good idea.
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Clothing suitable for the weather on the day. Due to frequently windy conditions, we don't provide umbrellas if wet.