Wellington International Airport 30 min
City Gallery Wellington (22 min) Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. Wellington Museum (20 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Mount Victoria Lookout (29 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. New Zealand Parliament Buildings (20 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. Wellington Harbour (51 min) Harbor and killer whale ZEALANDIA (23 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Wellington Cable Car (23 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Otari-Wilton's Bush (24 min) Native-forest preserve with many ancient trees, wildlife viewing & walking paths. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (21 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Space Place at Carter Observatory (22 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Beehive (20 min) Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. Matiu / Somes Island (1 hr 13) Harbor and penguins The Weta Cave (31 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Mount Kaukau (18 min) Hiking to the 445-m. peak of this mountain provides views of the city, harbour & mountains. Wellington Botanic Garden (19 min) Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. |