Wellington International Airport 30 min
The Weta Cave (31 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Museum (20 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (20 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 15)
Harbor and penguins City Gallery Wellington (22 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Cable Car (23 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Space Place at Carter Observatory (23 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Botanic Garden (19 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (22 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Beehive (20 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Mount Victoria Lookout (29 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Mount Kaukau (18 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Otari-Wilton's Bush (24 min)
Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths. ZEALANDIA (23 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Harbour (52 min)
Harbor and killer whale | 
