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Sights & activities

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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Kapiti Island Nature Tours

Waiorua Bay, Kapiti Island

See a range of New Zealand's most endangered and rare birds in a completely natural situation.
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Wellington Botanic Garden

101 Glenmore St, Thorndon, Wellington

Over 26 hectares of unsurpassed views and gorgeous gardens.
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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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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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Unmissable wine experiences

You're never far from a world-class wine experience when you're in the 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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19 ways to get that summer feeling in Wellington

Here are some of our favourite ways to get that Wellington summer feeling.

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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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Mountain biking in Wellington

Wellington is made for mountain bikers. The hilly, bush-clad landscape makes for exhilarating riding, and with 350km of mountain biking trails across Wellington and the Hutt Valley, adventure is never far away.

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Wellington locals' summer essentials

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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Discover Eastbourne on a day trip from Wellington

Explore the seaside settlements of Eastbourne and Days Bay, just a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Wellington. Discover colourful cafes and art galleries, go for a picturesque walk through native bush, and take in the mind-blowing coastal views from the iconic Pencarrow lighthouses.
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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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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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Pick your trails personality

By JoAnne | 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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Meet the maker: Weta tourism events technician Matt Hopkins

By India | 11 Dec 2018

Blood, guts and Scarlett Johansson – it’s all in a day’s work for Weta’s Matt Hopkins.
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Where do you go? Steven Taylor, Wellington Phoenix

By JoAnne | 29 Nov 2018

Hailing from Newcastle and a recent import to Wellington, Steven Taylor from the Wellington Phoenix shares his top spots

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