Wellington International Airport 39 min
Space Place at Carter Observatory (31 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (30 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. City Gallery Wellington (31 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Mount Victoria Lookout (38 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. ZEALANDIA (32 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Remutaka Range (1 hr 3)
Section of an alpine chain with a mountain pass renamed in 2015 to reflect its Maori history. The Weta Cave (39 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (29 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Museum (28 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Wellington Zoo (37 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Wellington Botanic Garden (28 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Harbour (1 hr)
Harbor and killer whale Weta Workshop (39 min) Beehive (29 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Cable Car (31 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. | 
