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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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Flat Earth New Zealand Experiences

Various locations around Wellington region

Luxury day tours with packages ranging from film locations to māori culture, nature, art and more.
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City Gallery Wellington

101 Wakefield St, Wellington

Located in the heart of Civic Square, City Gallery Wellington offers world-class exhibitions of contemporary New Zealand and international art.
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Weta Studio Tours

1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington

From Middle-earth to Tracy Island & beyond: Weta Workshop is your gateway to immersive filmmaking experiences & the famous Weta Cave!
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Adrenalin Forest

Okowai Road, Porirua

Adrenalin Forest is a series of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and flying foxes from platforms constructed in the tree canopy.

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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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19 ways to warm your soul

Discover the best ways to get warm and cosy in Wellington this winter.
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Instagrammable spots

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