Things to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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A waterfront promenade with a rocky breakwater, a playground, and modern buildings in the background.
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Things to do

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Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

S$419
per adult
Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour
Cruise through stunning Oriental Bay, one of Wellingtons most desirable suburbs!

Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa

S$221
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

S$370
per adult
Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

S$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour

S$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Rum and Craft Beer Private Tour
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

S$146
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

S$64
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

S$59
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
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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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 98 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$132 per adult
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Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$392 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Kāpiti: Kiwi Icons Tour at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Kāpiti: Kiwi Icons Tour at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is S$60 per adult
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Water activities

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Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience

Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is S$87 per adult
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Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$1,130 per traveller*
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What to do in Greater Wellington

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Hnry Stadium

8.6/10 (656 reviews)
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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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.

A street with a rainbow-colored bike lane, storefronts, and a Cuba St sign.

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.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

A coastal city with a marina, dense urban area, and surrounding hills.
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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Wellington

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Lower Hutt

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Paekakariki

A coastal town with houses, a beach, and a mountain in the distance.

Peka Peka

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Opaki

A red and white lighthouse with a metal railing and a door at the base, overlooking the ocean.

Ngawi