informal rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is complimentary. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. breakfast is served in-room (fee). suites add living areas. this laid-back motel is a 9-minute walk from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, 4 km from the wellington zoo and 7 km from tours of the weta cave. some quarters offer kitchenettes Wellington International Airport 10 min
Beehive (8 min) Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Waterfront Walk (11 min) Harbor and art Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (10 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Cable Car (6 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Wellington Botanic Garden (9 min) Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Matiu / Somes Island (55 min) Harbor and penguins ZEALANDIA (13 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Mount Victoria Lookout (6 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Zoo (8 min) The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Space Place at Carter Observatory (12 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (8 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. The Weta Cave (11 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Harbour (42 min) Harbor and killer whale City Gallery Wellington (15 min) Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Museum (18 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. |