Wellington International Airport 24 min
Space Place at Carter Observatory (14 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Harbour (50 min)
Harbor and killer whale New Zealand Parliament Buildings (11 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Otari-Wilton's Bush (8 min)
Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths. Wellington Waterfront Walk (17 min)
Harbor and art Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (16 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Zoo (22 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. 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. Wellington Botanic Garden (9 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 2)
Harbor and penguins City Gallery Wellington (16 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. ZEALANDIA (8 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Cable Car (17 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Beehive (11 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. | 
