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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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Guided tours

Wellington Hop On Hop Off Tour

Departs Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

Stay on and enjoy the full two hour loop, or hop on and hop off as much as you like throughout the day.
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Parks, walks & wildlife

Wellington Botanic Garden

101 Glenmore St, Thorndon, Wellington

Over 26 hectares of unsurpassed views and gorgeous gardens.
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Guided tours

Walk Wellington

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Experience the history, sights and culture of our vibrant city with Walk Wellington's guided walks.
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Science & discovery

Space Place at Carter Observatory

40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington

Discover the stories of our southern skies through Space Place's multimedia exhibition and digital full-dome planetarium.

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What to do on a winter's day

The great thing about the capital of cool is that when the winter weather packs up, you don't have to pack out. Wellington has heaps of great indoor activities and attractions to keep you entertained on a winter's day.
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Cycle the vines in Martinborough wine village

Just an hour away from Wellington is a charming wine village you'll never want to leave. Martinborough, home to 20 wineries all within biking distance, is a foodie's dream escape. Find out how to plan a trip to this idyllic wine country:

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Meet native wildlife

Hugged between harbour and hill, Wellington’s a city with nature on its doorstep. You can get up-close-and-personal with all sorts of native and exotic creatures in the capital…and they're all very friendly!
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7 reasons why Wellington is NZ's coolest creative hot spot

From awe-inspiring exhibitions to Instagrammable sights and inventive culinary delights, creativity can be found in every corner of New Zealand's capital of cool.
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Biking in Wellington

The Wellington region has all the goods for a good time for two-wheeled tourists.
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Where to watch the sunrise

Some things are worth getting up early for; here's our pick of the best spots to seize the day:
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Family fun on a day trip to Porirua

Grab the kids for a day in Porirua filled with everything from ziplining to the rich culture on display at Pataka Museum.
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Discover Eastbourne on a day trip from Wellington

Explore the seaside settlements of Eastbourne and Days Bay, just a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Wellington. Discover colourful cafes and art galleries, go for a picturesque walk through native bush, and take in the mind-blowing coastal views from the iconic Pencarrow lighthouses.
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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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Why you need to pop up at Pop-up Globe in Wellington

By Simon | 9 Jul 2019

Five reasons to catch a Pop-up Globe Shakespeare performance in Welly this August.
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How to keep the kids busy in the July holidays

By Catherine | 20 Jun 2019

Keep the kids entertained and keep yourself sane with these cool school holiday programmes
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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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