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| What isn’t there to do in Wellington. Wellington has it all. From boutique shopping, cool cafes, and funky bars to a wealth of arts and culture, there is something to visitors of all ages. Plus there’s plenty of outdoor activities (walkways, windsurfing, kayaking, rock climbing, and mountain biking) all within minutes from central city. |
| Anyone interested in Ta Moko, Maori tattooing, should visit the National Tattoo Museum. Housed in a large warehouse in central Wellington, it showcases thousands of tattoo images from around the world. But the focus is on Maori and Polynesian tattooing styles, providing historical and cultural insight into traditional methods and meanings. Along with images, there are live displays of tattooing. |
| Everyone gravitates to Te Papa, Museum of New Zealand, when they visit Wellington these days. But those looking for a more distinctly Wellington perspective should also visit the Museum of Wellington City and Sea. Predominantly a maritime musuem, it’s most interesting exhibit features a ships model and photographs of the Wahini, an inter-island ferry that sunk in Wellington harbor in 1968. There... |
| Located in the Basin Reserve, Wellington’s main cricket grounds, this small attraction that will captivate the cricket enthusiast. The museum is housed in the old grandstand (1924) and displays national and international memorabilia highlighting New Zealander’s love affair with cricket. A cricket bat dating back to 1743 (thought to be one of the oldest bats in existence), is a highlight of the... |
| One of the largest national museums in the world, Te Papa’s exhibition space is the size of three football field. Which means a lot of walking if you want to cover everything. Opened in 1998, its mission is to cover all cultures of New Zealand, telling their stories and histories. Te Papa has a huge collection of Maori artefacts, including its own marae (meeting house) and war canoe. Other... |
| Shades of San Francisco, Wellington’s Cable Car has been in service for over 100 years. Originally steam driven, the red cable car now runs on electricity. Popular with office workers, university students and tourists, the cable car travels from Lambton Quay in central Wellington to the suburb of Kelburn. It climbs a total of 120 meters, arriving at the Wellington Botanic Gardens. There you can... |
| Popular with locals and visitors alike, the Carter Observatory provides a chance to reach for the sky, visually, through a 23 centimetre refracting telescope. Weather permitting, of course. The Observatory is found a minutes walk away from the top of the Cable Car exit in the Botanic Gardens. A wide range of exhibits, events, and educational sessions opens up the skies to everyone. |
| Sitting above the city, the Wellington Botanic Gardens offers panoramic views amidst 26 hectares of sloping gardens. Most people arrive at the Gardens via the Wellington Cable Car, but access is also available by road through the Glenmore Street or Upland Road entrances. You need to dedicate at least a couple of hours to the gardens. Highlights include the Lady Norwood Rose Garden with over 300... |
| Located half a mile southwest of the Botanic Gardens, the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary provides an urban pest free environment covering 252 hectares of regenerated forests. With a wide range of walking track, roving guides, and scheduled tours (day and night), visitors are able to listen to the calls of native birds, learn about native bush and trees, and appreciate an oasis of calm just minutes... |
| Running six blocks between Wakefield street in the north to Webb street in the south, Cuba Street is one of Wellingtons oldest and most interesting streets. Named after a New Zealand Company ship Cuba that, in 1840, brought some of the areas first settlers, Cuba Street is a pedestrian only area. Considered by many as ‘alternative‘ and slightly bohemian, Cuba Street provides an eclectic... |
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