| this low-rise, tudor-style inn lies off highway 2, and is 2 km from the dowse art museum, 6 km from belmont regional park and 15 km from the wellington cable car. room service is available. a casual restaurant/bar serves breakfast (daily) and dinner on week nights. unfussy 1- to 2-bedroom apartments add kitchenettes, and living rooms with dining areas; suites include separate soaking tubs. other amenities include meeting rooms and free parking. low-key studios come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Wellington International Airport 25 min
Space Place at Carter Observatory (17 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (14 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Zoo (23 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (16 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. National War Memorial (16 min)
Stately memorial for New Zealanders who died in the South African War, WWI, WWII & other conflicts. Cable Car Museum (16 min)
Hilltop museum highlighting the city's cablecar transport system with original grip cars & gear. The Weta Cave (25 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Museum (14 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Te Ngākau Civic Square (16 min)
Central meeting place home to the city's town hall & civic center, with art installations & a lawn. Mount Victoria Lookout (23 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Harbour (46 min)
Harbor and killer whale City Gallery Wellington (16 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Katherine Mansfield House & Garden (13 min)
Built in 1887, the childhood home of author Katherine Mansfield offers guided tours & a gift shop. Wellington Cable Car (17 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Old St Paul's (11 min)
Gothic revival cathedral built in the 1860s, with wooden arches, stained glass & guided tours. | 
