Greater Wellington

Things to do in Wellington

Top Things to Do in Wellington

Things to Do in Wellington

Ways to tour Wellington

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Wellington.

Half Day Tour of Wellington
246
Bus Tours
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$120
per adult
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
170
Bus Tours
from
$164
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Wētā Workshop Experience with Guided Transfers
40
Historical Tours
from
$91
per adult
Small Group Daytime 2-Hour Eco Wildlife Tour at Zealandia
84
Eco Tours
from
$60
per adult
Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour
22
Film Tours
from
$285
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
12
Adventure Tours
from
$170
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour
47
Historical Tours
from
$185
per adult
Martinborough High Tea and Wine Tour in Tesla SUVs
2
Food & Drink
from
$350
per adult (price varies by group size)
Private City Heights Wellington 5 hour tour
17
Historical Tours
from
$650
per group (up to 4)
Full Day Tour of Wellington
13
Historical Tours
from
$285
per adult

Half-day Tours

Top Attractions in Wellington

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1. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Speciality Museums

Open now

Admission tickets from $15

By michimokhtar

Te Papa Tongarewa is a must-visit museum in New Zealand, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage & diverse na...

2. ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Open now

We did our own walking tour, but wish we had booked the night tour and had a chance to see the Kiwi out in the wild.

3. Wellington Cable Car

Historic Sites • Trams

Open now

By D6550XDsimona

Then you should go visit Space Place Observatory, and the Botanical gardens for magnificent views of the city and bay.

4. Wellington Botanic Garden

Gardens

Northland

A nice gentle walk downhill to be greeted by a wonderful rose garden We have a look inside the large greenhouse with...

5. Mount Victoria

Lookouts

A trip to Mt Victoria is a must for a 360 degree view of Wellington.

6. Old St Paul's

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

Open now

By Naina-Damani

It is an Anglican Church and it is a heritage place which is beautiful and made of wood....

7. New Zealand Parliament

Government Buildings

Open now

Well Organised, Free Tour

8. Wellington Museum

History Museums

Open now

First room of the museum is set up as a bond store, which was the museum's original purpose.

9. Wellington Zoo

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos

Open now

The talks are nice and very informative, I've been to the Sun Bear one and the Tiger one, maybe even the Giraffe and...

10. Oriental Bay

Bodies of Water • Beaches

By alexiakmunoz

Lots of great cafes and ice cream spots all around!

11. Interislander

Ferries

First time on the ferry across to the South Island and I loved it, staff on the ground and the ferry were awesome, al...

12. Government House

Historic Sites • Government Buildings

Heather was our tour guide and was fantastic.

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