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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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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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New Zealand Cricket Museum

Museum Stand, Basin Reserve, Wellington

Located in the historic Museum Stand at Wellington's iconic Basin Reserve, the New Zealand Cricket Museum houses a wealth of...
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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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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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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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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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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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Celebrate NZ Music Month in the capital

By Rebecca | 28 Apr 2019

We’ve scouted 10 thrilling live performances and music events coming to the capital during New Zealand Music Month.
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Wellington's best outdoor activities for families

By Samuel | 29 Mar 2019

Wellington musician Samuel 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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