Wellington International Airport 31 min
Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 3)
Harbor and penguins Wellington Harbour (52 min)
Harbor and killer whale Wellington Cable Car (23 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. The Weta Cave (31 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (22 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Beehive (20 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. City Gallery Wellington (22 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Zoo (29 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Weta Workshop (31 min) ZEALANDIA (23 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Museum (20 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (23 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Botanic Garden (19 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (20 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Mount Victoria Lookout (29 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. | 
