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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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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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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

55 Cable St, Wellington

Te Papa is New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum and a recognised world leader in interactive and visitor-focused museum experiences.
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Staglands Wildlife Reserve

2362 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt

Discover the wonders of the natural world in a safe and fun environment.

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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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20 awesome things under $20

There's heaps of cool things to see, do and eat in Wellington that won't break the bank. Here's 20 things you can do for under $20.

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Wellington summer essentials with Zealandia's Kaitiaki Ranger

Find out what Zealandia's Kaitaki Ranger gets up to in Wellington during summer.
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Labour Weekend in Wellington

How to spend your long weekend in Wellington.
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How to experience the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Wellington

Here's how to experience the best of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Wellington without a trip to Japan.
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Best things to do for free

You'll be surprised at all the things you can see and do in Wellington that are absolutely, positively free.

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Instagrammable spots

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

As a city nestled between harbour and hills, you’re never far from a stunning vista in Wellington.

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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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Quirky Wellington date spots for unforgettable romantic adventures

By Josie | 31 Jul 2019

From axe throwing, to glow worm watching, to drag shows and electric bike rides, Wellington has your unconventional date sorted.
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The sweet spot: five Wellington museums and galleries to entertain both kids and grown-ups

By Samuel | 7 Jun 2019

Samuel Scott shares five Wellington museums and art galleries for guaranteed family fun times.
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Wellington's best boutique cinemas

By Josie | 24 May 2019

Wellywood is a film lover’s dream destination with a star-studded line-up of unique and independent cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
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The A to Z of Te Taiao Nature

By Frances | 6 May 2019

Te Papa’s brand-new nature zone with brand-new interactive experiences, rare collection items and the return of some favourite exhibits.

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