Things to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa

S$214
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including entry to Te Papa
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

S$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

S$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
Mobility friendly vehicles with room for a wheel chair and portable mobility devises

Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

S$300
per adult
Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

S$360
per adult
Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

S$127
per adult
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

S$62
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

S$142
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
You excursion includes the 90 minute Weta Cave Experience

Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour

S$138
per adult
Lord of the Rings 1/2 day Tour to rule them all incl. Weta Tour
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Te Papa

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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

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Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

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Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

Waikanae Beach

While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve.

 

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Wellington

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Lower Hutt

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Paekakariki

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Peka Peka

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Opaki

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Ngawi