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Wellington Tours & Holidays

Discover cool culinary hubs, markets, movie magic, and more in the New Zealand capital.

Wellington has an energetic vibe that embraces art, culture, and cuisine. Te Papa museum, New Zealand’s national museum, is free to enter and filled with exhibits explaining the country’s geology, cultural diversity, and history. There are loads of other things to do in Wellington in New Zealand as well. Browse the funky boutiques on Cuba Street, have breakfast at one of many great cafes located in the city centre, take a Weta Workshop tour, or visit a harbourside market. The historic Wellington Cable Car offers superb views over the harbour. You can also book one of the many Wellington scenic city tours which are available, see fur seals on a Wellington nature tour or go kiwi spotting at ZEALANDIA.

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Spot kiwis at Zealandia Sanctuary

This ground-breaking wildlife sanctuary, which is only a 10 minute drive from central Wellington, is the world’s first fully-fenced urban eco-sanctuary. Sign up for an after-dark tour and, if you are lucky, you might be lucky enough to spot a kiwi in the wild.

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Check out Cuba Street

Cuba Street and emerging hot spot Hannah’s Laneway offer an intriguing collection of boutique shops, eateries and destination focussed provedores such as the boutique Wellington Chocolate Factory and cute hole-in-the-wall peanut butter store Fix and Fogg.

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Explore Te Papa

New Zealand’s national museum is highly interactive and filled with amazing artefacts and stories about the country’s unique geological, biological and cultural diversity and history. From a touching ANZAC tribute to an earthquake simulator, this museum should not be missed.

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Eat at the Harbourside Market

It is worth timing your visit for a weekend so you can explore Wellington’s excellent markets. Sunday’s Harbourside Market is a local favourite filled with colourful food purveyors, providores and peddlers of the city’s finest foods. It’s a great spot for breakfast or lunch.

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Ride the Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Cable Car has been operating for over 100 years and travels from the CBD to the Botanic Gardens with views over the harbour and beyond. It is best enjoyed in good weather so you can make the most of the view and stroll back to the CBD via the gardens.

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Tour the Weta Workshop

You don’t need to be a Lord of the Rings fan to enjoy a Weta Workshop tour. If you’ve ever seen a movie and wondered ‘How do they do that?’ this tour will answer all your questions including how they make fake chain mail and creepy creatures with moving faces.