Wellington International Airport 30 min
City Gallery Wellington (21 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. ZEALANDIA (22 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Mount Kaukau (17 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (21 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Otari-Wilton's Bush (23 min)
Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths. Mount Victoria Lookout (28 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (19 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Beehive (19 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Space Place at Carter Observatory (22 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Botanic Garden (18 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Harbour (51 min)
Harbor and killer whale Wellington Museum (19 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 17)
Harbor and penguins The Weta Cave (30 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Cable Car (22 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. | 
