Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Wellington December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Wellington Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327)[Hotels in Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Hotels.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Wellington](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wellington.d6127327.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Wellington Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Wellington.d6127327.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wellington Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.d6127327.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Wellington ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Wellington Types of activities Where to stay [Wellington travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington.dx6127327) ![Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a bay or harbour, a city and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179180-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335362-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/335000/335364-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington showing a marina, boating and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58752-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wellington which includes food](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179183-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Wellington Attractions You're excited to set sail in a different direction. Constantly seeking an eye-opening excursion and imaginative ways to get your kicks, you're eager to check out an exciting travel spot like the expert traveller you are. Coming up: Wellington! It's not hard to fill an itinerary, because Expedia can hook you up with lots of things to do. Reserve your activities today, and the only thing you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and prepare to have fun. - Book your favourite tour on Expedia for a great price, and you will still have enough cash for a dream hotel or fine dinner while you're travelling. The things to do in Wellington aren't only perfect for you, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 74 things to do here, and you can make them yours beginning at £6. - Wellington is a favourite among sightseers. In fact, plenty of travellers have been visiting Wellington to learn about local culture and participate in the best activities, and a good portion of them can't wait to return. The most popular activities can grab the curiosity of even seasoned globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes a wide variety of historically themed excursions and excitement. With unique ways to check out the best this area has to provide like a [Palliser Bay Off the Beaten Track](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/palliser-bay-off-the-beaten-track.a221247.activity-details) and [Seal Colony & Farm Tour](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-colony-farm-tour.a262187.activity-details), there are loads of selections to choose from when you review the best tours and excursions here at Expedia. Our activities are the perfect way to organise your holiday. You'll want some planning to make the most of a trip to Wellington, especially when you wish to include a lot of exciting activities. And it's evident that you're itching to explore every avenue遥ou are excited to get out and have an adventure. You're excited to sign up for the top activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Book guided tours on Expedia, and leave your map behind. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Wellington ### Tours & day trips [See all 71 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Evening in New Orleans: Small Group Live Jazz Music Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/511386/8fa153d9-c677-4afd-a807-bf0596dae77c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Evening in New Orleans: Small Group Live Jazz Music Walking Tour 2h 30m 9.2/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/evening-in-new-orleans-live-jazz-music-discovery-tour.a511386.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47049360/77d5df68-a7f0-4c0a-8482-f2102384b0ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour 4h Free cancellation available £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellingtons-half-day-lord-of-the-rings-tourincluding-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available ~~£85~~£76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-tour-by-4x4.a47048934.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Filming locations of Lord of The Rings Tour with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49247512/24726122-5989-4d32-8549-3c7b9c652094.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Filming locations of Lord of The Rings Tour with Guide 6h 30m Free cancellation available £126 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/filming-locations-of-lord-of-the-rings-tour-with-guide.a49247512.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/461975/d2827765-359c-4773-8594-f2489a30ce1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Zealandia by Day - Nature Sanctuary Walking Tour 2h 5/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/zealandia-nature-sanctuary-daytime-walking-tour.a461975.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285843/10b27a5e-9e36-4e00-a833-0cf380200a53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour 6h Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-cycle-tour-from-wellington.a45285843.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Half Day Tour in Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49240475/dd3ead0d-ace3-43aa-801b-a8cc13ef1a91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Tour in Wellington 3h 30m 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£55~~£49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-in-wellington.a49240475.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Auckland Maori Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395849/8640e48a-edba-4b0b-a376-e0e2fc8ba2d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Auckland Maori Tour 8h Free cancellation available £215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-maori-tour.a1395849.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour of Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760809/3fd6dc5e-75dd-40aa-9244-211ba9efbe45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour of Wellington 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available ~~£129~~£115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-full-day-tour.a1760809.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49178865/0dbf1b18-72fc-4e17-b8ca-f5df8d109a75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour 3h 8.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£39~~£35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-wellington-3-hour-city-tour.a49178865.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50121891/64ab0723-24f5-4365-bec7-a1ffa54e203b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour 5h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-native-bush-walking-tour.a50121891.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1298404/5be7adf3-6160-4fdd-83ed-aec6dd073534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-wellington-craft-beer-half-day-tour.a1298404.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3984647/6639595c-0233-4106-8ea5-defcb0af9375.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour 8h Free cancellation available £481 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-taste-of-wellington-wellington-foodie-delights-tour.a3984647.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760344/e68cd72b-8f30-43cc-b3d6-3d9242afa703.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour 7h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available £156 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-wellington-full-day-sightseeing-tour.a1760344.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47688488/f0c6570e-b570-4c96-b134-c423048145d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Chefs Private Martinborough wine tour with Gourmet Lunch 6h Free cancellation available £293 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chefs-private-martinborough-wine-tour-with-gourmet-lunch.a47688488.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour Sightseeing Wellington Including Pickup](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49044218/4de3b724-026a-43d1-84b3-47b61c9b04dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour Sightseeing Wellington Including Pickup 10h £628 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-sightseeing-wellington-including-pickup.a49044218.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4003994/edafc890-9649-48da-bd49-70c5e4a77d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington 9h Free cancellation available £476 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-south-wairarapa-full-day-tour-from-wellington.a4003994.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Private custom tour with a local guide Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46482501/0836a574-4ceb-4fc0-9ec5-4ceba9b8e560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private custom tour with a local guide Wellington 3h Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide-wellington.a46482501.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Wellington: Martinborough Private Winery Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51034278/066ea028-4944-4707-91a5-36521e0bd148.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wellington: Martinborough Private Winery Tour with Lunch 7h Free cancellation available £429 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-martinborough-private-winery-tour-with-lunch.a51034278.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3984645/9cbb0b9c-9e6b-44c8-a4b2-37aa23e19699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wellington Scenic Full Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available £416 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-scenic-full-day-tour.a3984645.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ### Air, helicopter & balloon tours [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&filter.categories=AirHelicopterBalloonTours) ![Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45891131/31b3d4af-bc79-4935-9938-d7953cc34c86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight 9m Free cancellation available £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/scenic-wellington-helicopter-flight.a45891131.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![15-Minute Wellington Harbour Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45891407/6d2b29ac-f5f8-4617-ae4e-7a849ed42a8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 15-Minute Wellington Harbour Helicopter Flight 15m Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/15-minute-wellington-harbour-helicopter-flight.a45891407.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Wharekauhau Heli-lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272252/57351213-42ea-40a4-bf67-2c2da902d77d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wharekauhau Heli-lunch 3h Free cancellation available £363 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wharekauhau-degustation-heli-lunch.a45272252.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Bay of Many Coves Helicopter Tour with 3-Course Lunch from Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268796/a9bef382-15f2-4353-9fb3-36c390629380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Many Coves Helicopter Tour with 3-Course Lunch from Wellington 3h 2/10 1 review Free cancellation available £463 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bay-of-many-coves-helicopter-tour-with-3-course-lunch-from-wellington.a45268796.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46534134/7773fb55-3020-40b2-842a-30a1cb89090a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wellington South Coast Discovery Helicopter Flight 40m Free cancellation available £189 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wellington-south-coast-discovery-helicopter-flight.a46534134.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47048934/db430be4-9867-4f71-8344-c2d934f71c73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available ~~£85~~£76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-tour-by-4x4.a47048934.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Kapiti Coast and Foxton Area Beaches Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47095935/c38c69f2-7bf9-49aa-8364-9837b77438ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kapiti Coast and Foxton Area Beaches Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available £430 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kapiti-coast-and-foxton-area-beaches-day-tour.a47095935.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ![Fully customisable tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47095941/bb7dc8a8-deee-46b8-8a4d-490fb505963a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fully customisable tours 12h Free cancellation available £106 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fully-customisable-tours.a47095941.activity-details?&rid=6127327&location=Wellington&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Wellington | Number of things to do | 74 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details)[Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-tour-by-4x4.a47048934.activity-details)[Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](/things-to-do/wellingtons-half-day-lord-of-the-rings-tourincluding-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details)[Half Day Tour of Wellington](/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details)[Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](/things-to-do/guided-tour-admission-to-the-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-tour-by-4x4.a47048934.activity-details)[Half Day Tour of Wellington](/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details)[Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](/things-to-do/guided-tour-admission-to-the-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details)[Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament](/things-to-do/axe-throwing-lesson-and-tournament.a49902118.activity-details)[Half Day Tour in Wellington](/things-to-do/half-day-tour-in-wellington.a49240475.activity-details) | | With kids | [Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket](/things-to-do/wellington-return-cable-car-ticket.a4553694.activity-details)[Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast](/things-to-do/seal-coast-safari-tour-by-4x4.a47048934.activity-details)[Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour](/things-to-do/wellingtons-half-day-lord-of-the-rings-tourincluding-weta-tour.a47049360.activity-details)[Half Day Tour of Wellington](/things-to-do/half-day-tour-of-wellington.a1753662.activity-details)[Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa](/things-to-do/guided-tour-admission-to-the-museum-of-new-zealand-te-papa-tongarewa.a467476.activity-details) | ## What to do in Wellington --- ### Popular places to visit ![Te Papa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179150-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Papa 5/5(34 reviews) See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Papa-Te-Aro.d6108396.Attraction) ![Wellington featuring interior views and kayaking or canoeing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58755-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Central Business District 4.5/5(15 reviews) Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellington-Central-Business-District-Wellington.d3000664964.Attraction) ![Cuba Street Mall showing café scenes and outdoor eating as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58676-Cuba-Street-Mall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cuba Street Mall 4.5/5(30 reviews) Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuba-Street-Mall-Te-Aro.d6125704.Attraction) ![Courtenay Place featuring interior views and a bar as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58668-Courtenay-Place.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Courtenay Place 4.5/5(8 reviews) Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Courtenay-Place-Te-Aro.d6158687.Attraction) ![Weta Workshop which includes interior views and a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/58000/58758-Wellington.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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Weta-Cave-Miramar.d6156265.Attraction) ![Zealandia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179187-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zealandia 5/5(4 reviews) Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zealandia-Kelburn.d6112758.Attraction) ![TSB Arena which includes modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179584-Tsb-Arena.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TSB Bank Arena 4.5/5(2 reviews) Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more. [](https://expedia.co.uk/TSB-Bank-Arena-Wellington-CBD.d6158685.Attraction) ![Michael Fowler Centre showing a bay or harbour, modern architecture and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179148-Wellington.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Michael Fowler Centre 4/5(1 review) Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events. 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