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Wellington’s Art Circuit: An Insider Tour of Galleries, Exhibitions and a Hidden Kiwi Lunch
A 3-hour, expert-led exploration of Wellington’s gallery scene with insider access to current exhibitions and an authentic local lunch.
Wellington’s Art Circuit: An Insider Tour of Galleries, Exhibitions and a Hidden Kiwi Lunch.
Experience Wellington’s compact, energetic art ecosystem through an immersive, expert-guided tour that pairs curated gallery access with local knowledge; the route adapts to current exhibitions and is run in partnership with Wellington Art Map.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Insider relationships with Wellington galleries
Guides on this tour maintain relationships across Wellington’s galleries and can provide access and insight that would be difficult to obtain independently.
An organic, exhibition-driven itinerary
Stops vary day to day: the route is flexible and shaped by whatever exhibitions are open and most relevant on the day of the tour.
A uniquely ‘kiwi’ lunch from a secret spot
The tour includes a locally sourced, authentic ‘kiwi’ lunch supplied from one of the operator’s hidden, trusted food partners.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over three hours you move from gallery to gallery under the guidance of local experts (the trip is run in partnership with Wellington Art Map), following an adaptable plan that foregrounds whatever exhibitions and access opportunities are current that day; the experience culminates in a curated, local lunch selected by the operator.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour and who should check details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs for 3 hours.
Meet at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Shed 11/60 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Pipitea, Wellington 6011.
The itinerary is organic and depends on which exhibitions are open and relevant on the day of the tour.
Guided gallery access and a locally sourced ‘kiwi’ lunch from one of the operator’s secret spots are included as part of the experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Wellington Art Tour?
The tour lasts 3 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is the New Zealand Portrait Gallery, Shed 11/60 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Pipitea, Wellington 6011.
Is the itinerary fixed?
No — the tour follows an organic itinerary that depends on which exhibitions are open and relevant on the day.
Is lunch provided?
Yes — the tour includes a locally authentic ‘kiwi’ lunch supplied from one of the operator’s secret spots.
Who runs the tour?
The tour is operated by Greenbelt in partnership with Wellington Art Map.
Can I get behind-the-scenes access to galleries?
Guides maintain relationships with galleries and can provide access and insight that would be difficult to obtain independently, subject to what’s available on the day.