| amenities include a bbq area, laundry facilities, a playground and free parking. this roadside motel, with a low-rise facade and victorian-style peaked roofs, is 2 km from the dowse art museum, and 5 km from wellington harbour. informal studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments, with exterior entrances, are causally decorated with plush decor and warm tones. all feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes, kitchenettes and living areas. in-room breakfast service is available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Wellington International Airport 26 min
Mount Victoria Lookout (25 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Zoo (24 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (17 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Harbour (47 min)
Harbor and killer whale Wellington Botanic Garden (15 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 24)
Harbor and penguins Beehive (16 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. The Weta Cave (27 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Space Place at Carter Observatory (19 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Museum (16 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. ZEALANDIA (19 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Cable Car (19 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Mount Kaukau (19 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. 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. | 
