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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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Parks, walks & wildlife

ZEALANDIA

Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington

Just minutes from downtown Wellington and set around a picturesque reservoir, ZEALANDIA is home to some of New Zealand's most...
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Guided tours

Zest Food Tours

Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre, 111 Wakefield Street., Wellington

Discover Wellington's vibrant food scene with Zest Food Tours' gourmet walking tours.
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Science & discovery

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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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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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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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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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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Where to watch the sunrise and sunset

Some things are worth getting up early for; here's our pick of the best spots to seize the day:
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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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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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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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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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