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Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa)
Ollie #1 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 374 reviews
Owner description: Experience the whole of New Zealand in one building! Te Papa is New Zealand's bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great...... more » Owner description: Experience the whole of New Zealand in one building! Te Papa is New Zealand's bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country, its unique natural environment, Mori culture and taonga (treasures), dynamic art heritage, and its fascinating history. Te Papa is located on Wellington's spectacular waterfront. Open every day from 10am to 6pm and until 9pm on Thursdays. General admission is free. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Natural History Museums; Shops; Art Galleries
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Wellington Botanic Garden
Ollie #2 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 151 reviews

Over 26 hectares of unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens. more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Mount Victoria
Ollie #3 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 63 reviews
High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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Old St Paul's Cathedral
Ollie #4 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews

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Attraction type  Concerts; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Wellington Zoo
Ollie #5 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 89 reviews

Wellington Zoo is a wonderful place to meet - boost your creative thinking and planning in their friendly, exotic environment. Overlooking Monkey Island, the Archibald Centre is... more »

Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.7 km from city centre
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ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience
Ollie #6 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 96 reviews

    Just 5 minutes from downtown Wellington, a unique eco-tourism and conservation project is taking shape. Discover a unique predator-free sanctuary where native bush is being... more »

Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre
Ollie #7 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centres
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Oriental Bay
Ollie #8 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches; Bodies of Water
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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Southward Vintage Car Museum
Ollie #9 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  48.9 km from city centre
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Museum of Wellington City & Sea
Ollie #10 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews

This is Wellington’s city museum, celebrating Wellington’s social, cultural and maritime history. Housed in the historic Bond Store, this popular museum will take you back a... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Parliament Buildings
Ollie #11 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews
Owner description: Free, one-hour guided tours of Parliament operate every day on the hour. Take a tour with one of our trained guides to visit key parts of Parliament’s...... more » Owner description: Free, one-hour guided tours of Parliament operate every day on the hour. Take a tour with one of our trained guides to visit key parts of Parliament’s buildings and learn about our parliamentary processes. Weekdays: first tour 10am, last tour 4pm. Saturdays and most public holidays: first tour 10am, last tour 3pm. Sundays: first tour 11am, last tour 3pm. We recommend you arrive least 15 minutes before the tour departs as Tour group sizes are limited and so you have time to check in your belongings. Everyone must leave their bags, coats, phones, cameras and other electronic devices in secure storage at the Visitor Centre in the Beehive. Individuals do not need to book. Groups of 10 or more are required to book their tour in advance. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Government House
Ollie #12 of 124 attractions in Wellington
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens; Historic Sites
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Wellington Cable Car
Ollie #13 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 168 reviews
This is the modern version of the famous Wellington Cable Car, and a unique way of transport through the city.
Attraction type  Trams
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Cuba Street District
Ollie #14 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4 of 5 stars 74 reviews

Balancing chic and kitsch, boutique and bohemia, Cuba Street is widely considered to be the coolest street in New Zealand. A haven for coffee addicts, buskers, emerging designers... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Saint Mary of the Angels
Ollie #15 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Carter Observatory
Ollie #16 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: Carter Observatory offers visitors a state of the art, digital planetarium with an almost limitless range of virtual space journeys, along with...... more » Owner description: Carter Observatory offers visitors a state of the art, digital planetarium with an almost limitless range of virtual space journeys, along with multi-media exhibits that tell the Māori and European story of New Zealand’s southern skies and the role of the stars in navigation. Carter re-opened in March 2010 as a world class visitor attraction after a multi-million dollar refit. Over its 70 year history it has served as New Zealand’s national observatory and this legacy is reflected in a collection of New Zealand astronomical history including the oldest telescope of its kind operating in New Zealand.Carter offers a fun learning experience for kids and visitors of all ages and has new exhibitions on space flight, New Zealanders and their role in space sciences and much much more. We know you'll leave inspired. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Interislander Cook Strait Ferry
Ollie #17 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4 of 5 stars 111 reviews
Owner description: Interislander’s three ships travel between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. With 92...... more » Owner description: Interislander’s three ships travel between the North and South Islands of New Zealand and is one of the most spectacular cruises in the world. With 92 km of breathtaking views, the three-hour journey between Wellington and Picton really is one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism activities. .Stroll on the decks, enjoy a meal, a drink or catch the latest movie releases. Or just choose to relax and take in the breathtaking view. « less
Attraction type  Ferries/ Boats
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Scorching Bay
Ollie #18 of 124 attractions in Wellington
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Beaches
Distance  5.1 km from city centre
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Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Ollie #19 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café is less than an hour from Wellington and a 'must see' attraction for anyone either living in or visiting Wellington....... more » Owner description: Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café is less than an hour from Wellington and a 'must see' attraction for anyone either living in or visiting Wellington. Staglands offers a unique experience for people of all ages to feed and freely interact with a wide range of native and exotic birds and animals in an environment that has been created with nature’s materials. Open daily 9:30am-5pm. Adults $19, Children $8 (3 and under no charge) « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  44.2 km from city centre
Westpac Stadium
Ollie #20 of 124 attractions in Wellington
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
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