Title: Matiu - Somes Island in Greater Wellington | Expedia.co.uk [Matiu - Somes Island Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Matiu-Somes-Island-Hotels.0-l6112764-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Greater Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Greater-Wellington.d6047981.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Greater Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wellington-Region.d6047981.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Matiu - Somes Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Matiu-Somes-Island.d6112764.Car-Hire-Guide)[Greater Wellington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Greater-Wellington.d6047981.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Matiu - Somes Island ![Matiu/Somes island. Little island about 20mins boat ride from Wellington harbour. It's currently a wildlife reserve but in the past it has been a home for Maori tribes, a human quarantine, an animal quarantine, an internment camp and a military base. Lots of lovely wildlife on the island and saw 2 pods of dolphins playing around the island. Nice place for a picnic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55359/8b6bd548-24e5-4656-ae50-db5ebb24be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matiu/Somes island. Little island about 20mins boat ride from Wellington harbour. It's currently a wildlife reserve but in the past it has been a home for Maori tribes, a human quarantine, an animal quarantine, an internment camp and a military base. Lots of lovely wildlife on the island and saw 2 pods of dolphins playing around the island. Nice place for a picnic](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55359/8b6bd548-24e5-4656-ae50-db5ebb24be0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matiu - Somes Island Activities Tours & day trips [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) History & culture [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) Private & custom tours [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) Adventure & outdoor [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) Food, drink & nightlife [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) Air, helicopter & balloon tours [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) Classes & workshops [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) Wildlife & nature [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) Water activities [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=Wateractivities) Shows & concerts [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=ShowsConcerts) Weddings & honeymoons [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=WeddingsHoneymoons) Holiday & seasonal tours [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6112764&location=Matiu+-+Somes+Island&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Weta Workshop which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156265/b05b593a-0758-4e66-a227-9c3b27484c3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Weta Cave 4.5/5(5 reviews) Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio. 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