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Having fun is easy in Wellington - you could meet meerkats in the morning, galleries for lunch and theatre for dinner.

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Our top picks of sights and activities in Wellington
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Parks, walks & wildlife

Wellington Zoo

200 Daniell St, Newtown, Wellington

Home to New Zealand's native treasures and endangered exotic animals, you can get up close and personal with wildlife at...
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Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden & Forest Reserve

160 Wilton Road, Wilton, Wellington

Step back in time to an ancient world.
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New Zealand Cricket Museum

Museum Stand, Basin Reserve, Wellington

Located in the historic Museum Stand at Wellington's iconic Basin Reserve, the New Zealand Cricket Museum houses a wealth of...
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Cable Car Museum

Top of the Cable Car

Situated within the original Cable Car Winding House, the Cable Car Museum brings to life the story of Wellington's iconic...

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Top 10 Wellington must dos

There's so much to see and do in the coolest little capital, so to get you started, here’s our list of the top 10 must dos.

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Unmissable wine experiences

You're never far from a world-class wine experience when you're in the capital.

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Instagrammable spots

Wellington is full of sights perfect for filling your feed and inspiring holiday envy.

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Unconventional ways to celebrate Valentine's Day

Sure, you could go out for dinner, but Wellington is known as the home of the unconventional, the boundary-pushing and the sometimes just plain odd.
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19 ways to get that summer feeling in Wellington

Here are some of our favourite ways to get that Wellington summer feeling.

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Māori and Pasifika cultural experiences

Wellington offers many unique Māori and Pasifika experiences that will give you insight and understanding into cultures, languages, art that may be new to you
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Mountain biking in Wellington

Wellington is made for mountain bikers. The hilly, bush-clad landscape makes for exhilarating riding, and with 350km of mountain biking trails across Wellington and the Hutt Valley, adventure is never far away.

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Wellington locals' summer essentials

From a spot to surf or scuba dive, to somewhere to take the family for a swim, we've got it covered.
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Word on the Street

The official yet kind of independent guide to what's going down in the capital, written by Wellingtonians. 

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Must-see art in Wellington this February

By Josie | 1 Feb 2019

Wellington has plenty of art to keep summer beach brain at bay - here's our round-up of what to look...
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Five reasons to go to the cricket on Waitangi Day

25 Jan 2019

All the reasons you need to see the WHITE FERNS and BLACKCAPS vs India at Westpac Stadium on Waitangi Day.
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Summer in the Wairarapa: Your Guide

By India | 7 Jan 2019

Can't manage a massive summer holiday away from Wellington this year? Not a problem.
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Pick your trails personality

7 Jan 2019

Whether you're a thrill seeker, a Sunday stroller, a dog walker or view seeker, we've got just the trail for...

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