| along state highway 2, this straightforward motel sits opposite jubilee park and is 2 km from the dowse art museum and dowse square. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. laundry facilities are available. the unfussy studios feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes; some have access to a garden patio. the 1- to 3-bedroom apartments add kitchens, separate lounges and/or whirlpool tubs. there's no air-conditioning. common areas include a simple restaurant and an atrium-style lounge with a glass roof
Wellington International Airport 25 min
The Weta Cave (25 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 18)
Harbor and penguins Mount Kaukau (17 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Wellington Cable Car (17 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Wellington Harbour (46 min)
Harbor and killer whale Beehive (14 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. City Gallery Wellington (16 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Zoo (23 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. ZEALANDIA (17 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (14 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Museum (14 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (17 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (16 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Mount Victoria Lookout (23 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Botanic Garden (13 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. | 
