relaxed, simply decorated rooms have free wi-fi, satellite tv and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. this basic budget hotel is an 8-minute walk from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa, 2 km from the queens wharf ferry terminal and 3 km from wellington zoo. . they also have en suite bathrooms with showers. there's a guest kitchen and laundry Wellington International Airport 10 min
New Zealand Parliament Buildings (8 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Zoo (8 min) The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry Wellington Terminal (7 min) Wellington Museum (13 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Katherine Mansfield House & Garden (9 min) Built in 1887, the childhood home of author Katherine Mansfield offers guided tours & a gift shop. The Weta Cave (11 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Harbour (43 min) Harbor and killer whale Te Ngākau Civic Square (10 min) Central meeting place home to the city's town hall & civic center, with art installations & a lawn. National War Memorial (11 min) Stately memorial for New Zealanders who died in the South African War, WWI, WWII & other conflicts. Mount Victoria Lookout (7 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Cable Car Museum (10 min) Hilltop museum highlighting the city's cablecar transport system with original grip cars & gear. Old St Paul's (10 min) Gothic revival cathedral built in the 1860s, with wooden arches, stained glass & guided tours. Space Place at Carter Observatory (12 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (8 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Cable Car (7 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. |