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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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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

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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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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Wellington Cable Car

Cable Car Lane, 280 Lambton Quay, Wellington

Take a ride on the historic Cable Car, one of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions.

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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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15 ways to experience ANZAC Day and Easter

Here are 15 celebratory, fun and eye-opening activities to experience this ANZAC Day and Easter in Wellington.

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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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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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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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Discover Hutt Valley from train to trail

Less than 15 minutes by train or car, the Hutt Valley is an ideal day trip from Wellington.
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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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Wellington's best outdoor activities for families

By Samuel | 29 Mar 2019

Wellingtonian musican and family man Sam Scott shares his favourite whānau-friendly bush walks, beaches and hill tops.
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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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Pick your trails personality

7 Jan 2019

Whether you're a thrill seeker, a Sunday stroller, a dog walker or view seeker, we've got just the trail for...
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Wellington's top 10 architectural spots

By India | 11 Oct 2018

Old and new, restrained and avant-garde, acclaimed and controversial – when it comes to architecture, Wellington has it all.

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