Kaiwharawhara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Te Papa
Engage your senses with a trip to this New Zealand museum, home to the national art collection and interactive exhibits on everything from nature to Māori legend.

Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.

Michael Fowler Centre
Wellington’s main stage for conferences and indoor events features award-winning architecture and a year-round calendar of music and arts events.

TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.

Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
Activities

Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour

Discover Wellington 3 hour City Tour

Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast

Full Day Martinborough Wine Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Kaiwharawhara

Khandallah
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Khandallah and surrounding area, you can visit Interislander Ferry Terminal and Sky Stadium.

Pipitea
If you're spending some time in Pipitea, Sky Stadium and Archives New Zealand are top sights worth seeing.

Thorndon
If you're spending some time in Thorndon, Lambton Quay and National Library are top sights worth seeing.

Wellington CBD
If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Kelburn
While visiting Kelburn, you might make a stop by sights like Botanic Gardens and Zealandia.

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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- Interislander Ferry Terminal
- Te Papa
- Wellington Central Business District
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Massey University
- TSB Bank Arena
- Courtenay Place
- Victoria University of Wellington
- The Weta Cave
- Lambton Quay
- Zealandia
- Wellington Zoo
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Bay Beach
- St James Theatre
- Wellington Cable Car
- Beehive
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Oriental Parade
- The Opera House
- Southern Cross Hospital
- Archives New Zealand
- Newtown Park
- Petone Foreshore
- Botanic Gardens
- Parliament House
- Trentham Racecourse
- Waitangi Park