Wellington International Airport 36 min
Mount Kaukau (23 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Battle Hill Farm Forest Park (14 min)
Park and camping Paekakariki Escarpment Track (13 min) Whitireia Park (18 min) Camborne walkway (3 min) Aotea Lagoon (7 min) Akatarawa Forest (15 min)
Art deco The Dowse Art Museum and Dowse Square (30 min)
Contemporary art is showcased at this free museum, which also offers a children's activity space. Queen Elizabeth Park (17 min)
Natural dunes recreation area with walking & cycling tracks, horse stables, picnic sites & swimming. Adrenalin Forest Wellington (8 min)
Rope-climbing destination for all ages & ability levels, with bridges, swings & treetop courses. Belmont Regional Park (18 min)
Scenic green space with camping & picnic sites, plus trails for walking, cycling & horseback-riding. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 21)
Harbor and penguins Mana Island (19 min)
Gecko, lizard, and harbor New Zealand Police Museum (8 min) Pataka Art + Museum (9 min)
Contemporary art gallery showcasing Maori, New Zealand & international artists, with a kids' area. | 
