| the polished studios and apartments have kitchens or kitchenettes, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi, plus dining tables, sitting areas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. in-room breakfast is offered. set in a low-rise building, this relaxed apartment hotel is 2 km from the dowse art museum, 10 km from hiking and valley views at belmont regional park, and 22 km from the wellington city centre. there are meeting rooms, and parking is available. upgraded quarters have courtyards or balconies. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Wellington International Airport 26 min
Space Place at Carter Observatory (19 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Cable Car (19 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. The Weta Cave (27 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (18 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Mount Victoria Lookout (25 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (16 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. City Gallery Wellington (18 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Harbour (47 min)
Harbor and killer whale Wellington Museum (16 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Beehive (16 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Botanic Garden (15 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. ZEALANDIA (19 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Zoo (25 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 25)
Harbor and penguins Mount Kaukau (19 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. | 
