Wellington International Airport 14 min
Wellington Cable Car (10 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Wellington Zoo (11 min) The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. ZEALANDIA (9 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Botanic Garden (6 min) Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Beehive (7 min) Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. The Weta Cave (14 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Waterfront Walk (17 min) Harbor and art Wellington Museum (11 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Mount Victoria Lookout (12 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Space Place at Carter Observatory (8 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (14 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Matiu / Somes Island (54 min) Harbor and penguins Wellington Harbour (45 min) Harbor and killer whale City Gallery Wellington (9 min) Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (7 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. |