Sunset over a coastal city with a harbor, high-rise buildings, and forested hills in the background.

THINGS TO DO WELLINGTON

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Modern multi-wing building lit at dusk, featuring a glass entrance and flagpoles in front.

TE PAPA TONGAREWA

Explore New Zealand’s national museum, with exhibitions covering Māori culture, natural history, art and the country’s stories

Sunset over Wellington city with a red cable car on tracks in the foreground and water beyond the hills.

WELLINGTON CABLE CAR

Jump aboard Wellington’s iconic red cable car for views across the city, then explore the Botanic Garden at the top

Sunset over a lakeside city with illuminated buildings and a tall fountain shooting water into the air, reflections on calm water.

WELLINGTON WATERFRONT

Take a stroll along the harbour, stopping at public art, cafés, restaurants and waterside spots along the way

A vibrant city street with a red-and-blue patterned pedestrian walkway, pastel buildings, parked cars, and a bright blue sculpture pillar on the right.

CUBA STREET

Wander Wellington’s famously colourful street for independent shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and plenty of local character

Hobbit-style round yellow door set in a wooden arch, with a garden path and a stone troll statue nearby to the right.

WĒTĀ WORKSHOP

Step behind the scenes of Wellington’s film industry and discover the props, costumes and special effects behind some of the world’s biggest movies

Red-roofed gazebo on a small lake island connected by a bridge, surrounded by green hills at sunset.

ZEALANDIA

Head into Wellington’s urban ecosanctuary to see native wildlife and explore walking trails surrounded by regenerating forest

Viewpoint overlooking a coastal city at sunset, with hills, sea, and a few people standing by the railing on a stairs path.

MOUNT VICTORIA

Walk or drive to the lookout for panoramic views across Wellington, the harbour and surrounding hills.

Sea shoreline with a brown seal resting on jagged rocks, Pacific-like blue water in the background.

SOUTH COAST & RED ROCKS

Get out of the city and explore Wellington’s rugged coastline, with walking trails, dramatic scenery and the chance to spot fur seals