Things 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

€17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

€30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

€39
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

€32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

€42
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

€29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

€42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington Electric Bike Rental
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

€34
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 entry to Te Papa

€147
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa
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What to do in Greater Wellington

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Te Papa

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See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
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Where to stay in Greater Wellington

Find the best Greater Wellington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Waikanae Beach

While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve.

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Paraparaumu

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Wellington

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Lower Hutt

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Peka Peka

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Opaki

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Whangaimoana

A coastal landscape with wind turbines, rolling hills, and a beach.

Makara Beach