| featuring traditional or modern decor, the low-key studios provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players. a 10-minute walk from petone train station, this relaxed motel off state highway 2 is 3 km from the dowse art museum and 14 km from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. amenities include an internet cafe, a guest laundry and a kids' playground with a trampoline, as well as complimentary dvd rentals and parking. upgraded suites and an apartment offer full kitchens. all have kitchenettes, while 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living areas. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Wellington International Airport 24 min
ZEALANDIA (16 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (13 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Beehive (13 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Mount Kaukau (16 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. City Gallery Wellington (15 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Space Place at Carter Observatory (16 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (15 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Cable Car (16 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Wellington Botanic Garden (12 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Harbour (45 min)
Harbor and killer whale Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 11)
Harbor and penguins Wellington Zoo (22 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Mount Victoria Lookout (22 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Museum (13 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. The Weta Cave (24 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. | 
