| opposite the wellington regional aquatic centre, this straightforward motel lies 3 km from wellington international airport and 8 km from the zealandia wildlife sanctuary. continental breakfast and car rentals are available. check-out time: 10:00 am. family rooms sleep up to 4. unfussy rooms include wi-fi, satellite tv, and kitchenettes with tea and coffeemaking facilities. a free airport drop off service is offered. some have sitting areas
Wellington International Airport 5 min
Wellington Cable Car (13 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Space Place at Carter Observatory (13 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. The Weta Cave (7 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Harbour (36 min)
Harbor and killer whale Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 1)
Harbor and penguins Mount Victoria Lookout (7 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. City Gallery Wellington (10 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (11 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Waterfront Walk (10 min)
Harbor and art Beehive (12 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Zoo (5 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (12 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Museum (12 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Wellington Botanic Garden (11 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. ZEALANDIA (14 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. | 
