What to do in Greater Wellington

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Mātiu/Somes Island

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

AU$64
per adult
Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise
Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour

AU$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

AU$28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight

AU$141
per adult
Scenic Wellington Helicopter Flight
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

AU$68
per adult
Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

AU$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Don't forget to grab a photo by our iconic Cave Trolls.

Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour

AU$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

AU$193
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
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Tours & day trips

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Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$89 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Wellington Walking Food Odyssey

Wellington Walking Food Odyssey

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$201 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,042 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 AU$64 per adult
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Water activities

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Wellington: Greatest Māori Culture Waterfront Experience

Wellington: Greatest Māori Culture Waterfront Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$93 per adult
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What to do in Greater Wellington

Stay near popular Greater Wellington attractions

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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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Our guide on where to stay in Greater Wellington

Find the best Greater Wellington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery 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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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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Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.

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Raumati Beach

While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.

 

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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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Te Horo

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Paekakariki

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Castlepoint

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Opaki