What to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Axe Throwing Lesson and Tournament
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington

NZ$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wētā Workshop Experiences Tour - Wellington
Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

NZ$79
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch

NZ$325
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington's Original LOTR Experience - includes Weta and Lunch
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

NZ$69
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
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Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 97 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$175 per adult
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Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Spectacular Wellington: Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$520 per adult*
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Wildlife & nature

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Kāpiti: Kiwi Icons Tour at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Kāpiti: Kiwi Icons Tour at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$79 per adult
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Water activities

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Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience

Discover Wellington’s greatest Māori waterfront experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$115 per adult
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What to do in Greater Wellington

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Hnry Stadium

8.6/10 (656 reviews)
Catch an event at Hnry Stadium during your trip to Wellington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and TSB Bank Arena are top sights worth seeing.

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Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

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Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views highlight some of the notable features of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore while you're exploring.

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Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

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Mount Victoria

If you're spending some time in Mount Victoria, Mount Victoria Lookout and Oriental Parade are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Greater Wellington

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Masterton

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Paraparaumu

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Wellington

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Lower Hutt

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Martinborough

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Kapiti Island

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Waikanae

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Te Horo

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