Matiu - Somes Island

Matiu/Somes island. Little island about 20mins boat ride from Wellington harbour. It's currently a wildlife reserve but in the past it has been a home for Maori tribes, a human quarantine, an animal quarantine, an internment camp and a military base. Lots of lovely wildlife on the island and saw 2 pods of dolphins playing around the island. Nice place for a picnic
Matiu/Somes island. Little island about 20mins boat ride from Wellington harbour. It's currently a wildlife reserve but in the past it has been a home for Maori tribes, a human quarantine, an animal quarantine, an internment camp and a military base. Lots of lovely wildlife on the island and saw 2 pods of dolphins playing around the island. Nice place for a picnic

Tours & day trips

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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 72 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$134 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour

Private Wellington Craft Beer Half Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$184 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Bay of Many Coves Helicopter Tour with 3-Course Lunch from Wellington

Bay of Many Coves Helicopter Tour with 3-Course Lunch from Wellington

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$815 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 93 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$45 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Weta Workshop featuring a statue or sculpture and interior views

The Weta Cave

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

The Weta Cave
Waterfront of port in Wellington, New Zealand

Interislander Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Wellington with a trip to Interislander Ferry Terminal. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Interislander Ferry Terminal
Wellington Fountain

Oriental Parade

4/5(7 reviews)

During your visit to Wellington, you can enjoy retail therapy at Oriental Parade. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Oriental Parade
Wellington New Zealand City Aerial Panorama

Sky Stadium

4/5(7 reviews)

Catch an event at Sky Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Sky Stadium

Petone Foreshore

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Petone Foreshore during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Petone Foreshore

Bolton Street Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Bolton Street Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this walkable area.

Bolton Street Cemetery

Top Matiu - Somes Island Hotel Deals

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Foreshore Motor Lodge

Foreshore Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Cnr Esplanade & Nelson St Lower Hutt
Foreshore Motor Lodge
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

83 By the Sea Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83 The Esplanade Lower Hutt
83 By the Sea Motor Lodge
Ava Lodge

Ava Lodge

4.5 out of 5
42-44 Cuba St Lower Hutt
Ava Lodge
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
95 Hutt Park Road Lower Hutt
Wellington TOP 10 Holiday Park
Avana Suites

Avana Suites

4.5 out of 5
95 Hutt Road Lower Hutt
Avana Suites
Rydges Wellington

Rydges Wellington

4.5 out of 5
75 Featherston St Wellington
Rydges Wellington
Capital Lodge Motor Inn

Capital Lodge Motor Inn

4 out of 5
1 Newlands Road Wellington
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
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