THINGS TO SEE & DO
WELLINGTON CABLE CAR
Take a ride on the historic Cable Car, one of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions. Emerging at the top, check out the lookout and Cable Car Museum or walk through the Wellington Botanic Garden. The view from the lookout takes in the city's central business district, Mount Victoria and out across the harbour to the Hutt Valley and Eastbourne.
Cable Car Lane, 280 Lambton Quay
Monday to Friday 7am - 10pm, Saturday 8:30am-10pm, Sunday and public holidays 8.30am-9pm
Adult: $7.50,Child: $3.50,Family: $19,Prices are for return trips. Single and multi-trip tickets available.
WELLINGTON ZOO
Home to over 500 animals, you can see the only bears in New Zealand, as well as lions, tigers, giraffes and many more. No two days are the same at Wellington Zoo – you can watch vets at work saving native wildlife, or perhaps meet some of our amazing tuatara right up close! You can also get up close to animals from across the ditch in the Australian walk-through.
200 Daniell Street, Newtown 6021
P: +64 4 381 6755
Adult: $23,Child: $11,Family: $44-$68,Concession: $17
MUSEUM OF NEW ZEALAND TE PAPA TONGAREWA
Te Papa was recently named as one of Lonely Planet's top 500 places to see on the planet. Discover the treasures and stories of New Zealand at Te Papa, New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum. Te Papa lets you experience the nation's art, culture and science - all in one breath-taking waterfront location. Better still, general admission is free!
Te Papa
55 Cable Street
General admission - Free; Introducing Te Papa tour - Adult: $14, Child: $7
SEAL COAST SAFARI
To get to the 'Seal Coast' you'll travel through private land, not accessible by the public, in powerful, off-road vehicles. Stories abound as we drive for 20 rugged kilometers along the beach, over rocks and across small rivers, to Tongue Point - home to a colony of amazing New Zealand fur seals. See animals including ostriches, wild goats and deer. Marvel at the snow-capped mountains of the South Island, and take in stunning panoramic views from the highest lookout in Wellington.
Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre,
Corner Victoria & Wakefield Streets
Departs from the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre 10am and 1.30pm daily
Adult: $125,Child: $62.50
WELLINGTON CHOCOLATE FACTORY
See the bean to bar process of artisanal chocolate, order a hot chocolate and taste.
5 Eva Street, Te Aro
WELLINGTON NIGHT MARKET
Experience a melting pot of different cultures at the Wellington Night Market. The Wellington Night Market demonstrates cultures integrating and sharing knowledge in the Wellington CBD. In the last three years they have brought together a tight-knit community of artists, local performers and private stallholders who sell the biggest range of international cuisine.
116 Cuba Street (Friday) and Lower Cuba Street (Saturday)
Te Aro 6011
5-11pm, Friday and Saturday
