What to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

£34
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

£37
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

£37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

£128
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
Half Day Tour of Wellington

Half Day Tour of Wellington

£59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 98 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £76 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £227 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Kāpiti: Kiwi Icons Tour at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Kāpiti: Kiwi Icons Tour at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is £35 per adult
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Water activities

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Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience

Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is £50 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is £655 per traveller*
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What to do in Greater Wellington

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Hnry Stadium

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Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Where to stay in Greater Wellington

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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

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Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Greater Wellington

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Paraparaumu

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Wellington

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Lower Hutt

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Upper Hutt

A coastal landscape with a prominent white lighthouse, a sandy beach, and a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean.

Castlepoint

A coastal town with houses, a beach, and a mountain in the distance.

Peka Peka

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Opaki

A red and white lighthouse with a metal railing and a door at the base, overlooking the ocean.

Ngawi