parking is available for a fee. apartments add kitchenettes, dining areas and en suite facilities. some have bunk beds. down-to-earth rooms, and mixed- and single-sex dorms include free wi-fi and linens, as well as shared bathrooms. . opposite a bus stop, this lively, unfussy hostel is also a 12-minute walk from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa and an 8-minute walk from the national war memorial. there's a communal kitchen, a cosy lounge and a dining room, as well as a bbq area, a game room and a courtyard Wellington International Airport 10 min
New Zealand Parliament Buildings (7 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. ZEALANDIA (10 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Museum (13 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Wellington Harbour (42 min) Harbor and killer whale Wellington Cable Car (12 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Space Place at Carter Observatory (9 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Botanic Garden (6 min) Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Waterfront Walk (11 min) Harbor and art Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (9 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. City Gallery Wellington (10 min) Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Matiu / Somes Island (50 min) Harbor and penguins Wellington Zoo (8 min) The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Beehive (7 min) Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Mount Victoria Lookout (9 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. The Weta Cave (11 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. |