| the down-to-earth studios come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as sitting areas and kitchenettes. within a 2-minute walk of relaxed eateries, this modern hotel is 16 minutes' walk from ava train station, and 3 km from the dowse art museum and dowse square. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. upgraded studios have balconies and whirlpool tubs. there are also 2-bedroom apartments
Wellington International Airport 25 min
Space Place at Carter Observatory (17 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. City Gallery Wellington (16 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Harbour (46 min)
Harbor and killer whale Wellington Zoo (23 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Mount Victoria Lookout (23 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (14 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Museum (14 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. ZEALANDIA (17 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Cable Car (17 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Beehive (14 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Botanic Garden (13 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Mount Kaukau (17 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. The Weta Cave (25 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 18)
Harbor and penguins Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (16 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. | 
