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

฿683
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

฿2,145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

฿1,170
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

฿1,658
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

฿3,803
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

฿1,541
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

฿1,151
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package

฿344
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Oceania e-Sim Package
Checkout the view from Mt Victoria!

1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)

฿2,486
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)
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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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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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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.

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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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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

Day trip destinations from Greater Wellington

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Wellington