Wellington International Airport 23 min
Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 16)
Harbor and penguins ZEALANDIA (16 min)
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. The Weta Cave (24 min)
Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (13 min)
Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Cable Car (16 min)
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Mount Victoria Lookout (22 min)
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Wellington Museum (13 min)
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (16 min)
Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Zoo (22 min)
The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Wellington Harbour (44 min)
Harbor and killer whale Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (15 min)
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. City Gallery Wellington (15 min)
Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Mount Kaukau (16 min)
Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Beehive (13 min)
Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Wellington Botanic Garden (12 min)
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. | 
