Things to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

P2,180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

P3,932
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

P1,251
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Beware of Trolls at Weta Cave

Half Day Tour of Wellington

P4,575
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Tour of Wellington
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

P2,109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

P3,932
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

P465
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
The way is guarded

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

P6,255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

P6,970
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
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Te Papa

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Get hands on as you learn about the heritage of these islands at New Zealand's free national museum.
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Where to stay in Greater Wellington

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

While visiting Wellington CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery.

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Te Aro

Travelers to Te Aro praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall.

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Wellington Waterfront

The ample dining options and fascinating 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 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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Otaki

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Cape Palliser

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

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