Attractions in Wellington

Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongarewa
The national museum of New Zealand features five floors of interactive exhibits, and offers an insight into everything from natural history to Maori culture and European immigration. Don't miss 'bush city' - the museum's urban rainforest full of native plants and wildlife.
Address: Cable St.
Phone: +64 (0)4 381 7000

Wellington Zoo
The zoo, founded in 1906, is now home to over 500 animals in modern enclosures. Learn more about the animals from the daily zoo keeper talks and get up close to pandas and cheetahs with the zoo's 'close encounters' experience.
Address: 200 Daniell St
Phone: +64 (0)4 381 6750

Wellington Cable Car
Head up in the cable car for some of the best views of Wellington and the Hutt Valley. The upper terminal is also home to the Botanic Gardens and a free museum detailing the 100 year history of the Wellington Cable Car. 
Address: Lower Terminal, Cable Car Lane
Phone: +64 (0)4 475 3578

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Discover some of New Zealand's rarest native wildlife just ten minutes from downtown Wellington. Visitors can roam freely inside the sanctuary or can take advantage of guided day or night-time tours.
Address: Waiapu Rd, Karori
Phone: + 64 4 920 9200

Dominion Post Ferry
Cruise Wellington Harbour and visit the island nature reserve of Somes-Maitu island, or continue on to Days Bay - which boasts one of Wellington's best swimming beaches.
Address: Queens Wharf
Phone: +64 (0)4 494 3339

Ferg's Kayaks
Explore Wellington's waterfront on your own kayak, or hire a pair of inline skates. The hire centre also features a 13 metre high indoor climbing wall, designed for beginners as well as more experienced climbers.
Address: Shed 6, Queens Wharf
Phone: +64 (0)4 499 8898

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Learn about Wellington's social and cultural history with interactive exhibitions, a collection of over 95,000 historical items, and films on the giant cinema screen.
Address: Queens Wharf
Phone: +64 (0)4 472 8904

City Gallery Wellington
Wellington's main art gallery hosts an ever changing collection of International touring art exhibitions and contemporary local works.
Address: Civic Square
Phone: +64 (0)4 801 3021

Lord of the Rings Tour
Join a full or half day tour by Flat Earth Tours and visit the local locations used during filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Address: Various pick up points
Phone: +64 (0)4 977 5805

New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Take a one-hour guided tour of the Parliament Buildings to see New Zealand politics at work and to explore the Beehive - one of the most famous buildings in Wellington.
Address: Molesworth St
Phone: +64 (0)4 471 9503