Tarakena Bay
Visit Tarakena Bay
Tours & day trips
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Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Adventure & outdoor
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Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour
Popular places to visit
Island Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Island Bay Beach during your trip to Wellington? Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Wellington Zoo
Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.
The Weta Cave
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.
Mount Victoria Lookout
Stroll along a scenic walkway through a pretty Wellington Town Belt reserve to this lookout for spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Wahine Memorial Park
Explore the great outdoors at Wahine Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Wellington. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Ataturk Memorial
You can learn about the history of Wellington with a stop at Ataturk Memorial. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.
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