. all have kitchenettes and sitting areas, plus washer/dryers and balconies. warm studios provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as dvd players and ipod/iphone docks. overlooking wellington harbour, this relaxed apartment hotel is a 3-minute walk from the courtenay place nightlife district, and a 5-minute walk from the museum of new zealand te papa tongarewa. the hotel has a gym, and babysitting services are available. upgraded studios offer harbour views, while 1-bedroom apartments add separate living rooms Wellington International Airport 13 min
New Zealand Parliament Buildings (5 min) Edwardian, neo-classical building with a colonnaded facade, housing New Zealand's parliament. The Weta Cave (14 min) Exhibits of props for Lord of the Rings & other films, plus a documentary & studio souvenirs. Matiu / Somes Island (45 min) Harbor and penguins City Gallery Wellington (7 min) Vibrant gallery with contemporary works by New Zealand & international artists, plus various events. ZEALANDIA (11 min) Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees. Mount Victoria Lookout (9 min) Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets. Space Place at Carter Observatory (9 min) Astronomy & space museum featuring planetarium shows, interactive exhibits & a giant telescope. Wellington Museum (10 min) Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (4 min) New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history. Wellington Botanic Garden (7 min) Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds. Wellington Harbour (40 min) Harbor and killer whale Wellington Waterfront Walk (6 min) Harbor and art Wellington Zoo (11 min) The country's first zoo offers animal activities & programs, plus themed playgrounds & picnic areas. Wellington Cable Car (11 min) Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum. Beehive (5 min) Distinctive, beehive-shaped 1960s designed building housing Prime Ministerial and cabinet offices. |