Things to do in Paekakariki Hill

With six floors packed with an array of exhibitions and interactive installations, visitors to the Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand) can explore the history and culture of New Zealand and its rich biodiversity.

Cuba Street Mall is one of Wellington’s trendiest areas. Its historic buildings, funky shops, café culture and eclectic mix of residents make it a magnet for visitors and locals alike.

It is said that Wellington has more bars and restaurants per capita than New York City. “The Windy City” is renowned for its appreciation of fine dining, excellent cheap eats, specialty coffee, superb wine and craft beer. Courtenay Place is where you will find the heart of Wellington’s culinary culture. It is also the entertainment hub with bars, clubs, theatres and cinemas.

Weta Workshop is an Academy Award-winning design studio and one of the world’s most-lauded special effects film companies. It is named after New Zealand’s largest insect, the grasshopper-like weta. Experience the magic of what happens at Weta on the guided tour during which you will see life-size models, listen to interviews with the team and watch the Weta team at work.

Once known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, Zealandia, a huge walled wildlife sanctuary has a 500-year vision to recreate this area as it was before the arrival of human settlers. Spreading across a vast 225 hectares, this space is home to some of the rarest insects, birds and reptiles to be found in New Zealand, including the prehistoric tuatara, the kiwi, and the saddleback bird.