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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 Rover Tours

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

Wellington Rover Tours is a little sightseeing tour company providing tours with a difference.
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Wellington Movie Tours

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

Join Wellington Movie Tours for the ultimate way to experience Wellington, New Zealand's movie capital.
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Walk Wellington

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre

Experience the history, sights and culture of our vibrant city with Walk Wellington's guided walks.
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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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Instagrammable spots

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

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10 things you may not know

Dubbed the ‘coolest little capital’ by Lonely Planet, Wellington is the little city with the big personality. Here’s a few things you may not know about the world’s southernmost capital.
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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's beaches and bays

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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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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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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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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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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A stopover in a 'dreamscape transit lounge'

By Josie | 28 Feb 2019

Kerry Ann Lee on creating her exhibition Return to Skyland in response to the terracotta warriors exhibition at Te Papa.
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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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