Things to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

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Wellington City Heights Private Sightseeing 6 hour tour

S$531
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$224
per adult
Full Day Guided Wellington Tour including guided tour at Te Papa
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

S$10
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Auckland Maori Tour hongi

Auckland Māori Cultural Tour with Indigenous Guide & West Coast

S$373
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$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

S$133
per adult
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

S$148
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

S$60
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
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
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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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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.

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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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Mount Cook

If you're spending some time in Mount Cook, Basin Reserve and Central Park are top sights worth seeing.

 

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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