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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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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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Old St Paul's

34 Mulgrave St, Thorndon, Wellington

One of New Zealand's greatest heritage buildings, Old St Paul's is a stunning example of timber Gothic Revival architecture.
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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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Wellington summer essentials with Zealandia's Kaitiaki Ranger

Find out what Zealandia's Kaitaki Ranger gets up to in Wellington during summer.
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Labour Weekend in Wellington

How to spend your long weekend in Wellington.
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How to experience the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Wellington

Here's how to experience the best of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Wellington without a trip to Japan.
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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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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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