Wellington International Airport 24 min
Wellington Cable Car (16 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Wellington Zoo (22 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (14 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Mount Kaukau (11 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. ZEALANDIA (17 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Beehive (14 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (15 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. The Weta Cave (24 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Matiu / Somes Island (58 min)
Harbor and penguins Space Place at Carter Observatory (16 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Museum (13 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Wellington Harbour (45 min)
Harbor and killer whale Otari-Wilton's Bush (17 min)
Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths. City Gallery Wellington (16 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Botanic Garden (13 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. | 
