| a 2-minute walk from 1900s wellington cable car, this laid-back apartment hotel is 1 km both from wellington botanic garden and from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. there's a 24-hour reception. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add separate living areas and washing machines. unassuming studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and dvd players, plus kitchenettes and dining tables
Wellington International Airport 17 min
Space Place at Carter Observatory (8 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Museum (4 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (10 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Zoo (16 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Wellington Botanic Garden (8 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Beehive (9 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Waterfront Walk (12 min)
Harbor and art Wellington Harbour (41 min)
Harbor and killer whale The Weta Cave (18 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Wellington Cable Car (2 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (9 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Matiu / Somes Island (36 min)
Harbor and penguins ZEALANDIA (10 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. City Gallery Wellington (6 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Mount Victoria Lookout (13 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. | 
