Wellington International Airport 12 min
Wellington Waterfront Walk (10 min) Harbor and art Wellington Botanic Garden (10 min) Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Museum (6 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (13 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Zoo (12 min) The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Mount Victoria Lookout (12 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Cable Car (8 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. ZEALANDIA (14 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. City Gallery Wellington (5 min) Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (9 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Harbour (44 min) Harbor and killer whale Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 7) Harbor and penguins Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (9 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Beehive (9 min) Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. The Weta Cave (13 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. |