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Te Papa Tongarewa

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

If you are only transiting Wellington and don’t have much time to see the sights, this is one place you need to visit. Te Papa Tongarewa, “Our Place,” is New Zealand’s national museum and it is FREE.…Read More

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Cable Car

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

For something completely different, why not take a trip on Wellington's beautifully restored flaming red cable car? A vital commuter link between Lambton Quay and the leafy inner-city suburb of…Read More

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Karori Wildlife Sanctuary

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

Okay, this was not what I expected. The flyer at the YHA was misleading in the fact that I thought you would be able to see other things than just bugs, birds, and trees. However, it was a very…Read More

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Mount Victoria

Things To Do > Attractions > Tourist Attractions

The high point on Wellington's Southern Walkway, Mount Victoria, easily accessible by foot or vehicle, is undoubtedly the capital city's favourite lookout. Popular with the tourists for its spectacular…Read More

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InterIslander Ferry

Things To Do > Outdoor Activities > Boating

Although not advertised as a "tour," this ride offered some of the most spectacular scenery we saw in New Zealand. The ferry is a 2 1/2-hour trip (in the Lynx's case, a catamaran as opposed to a normal…Read More

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The Beehive and Parliamnet Building

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Wellington is home to New Zealand's government. The parliament buildings started to be built in 1912, but building was delayed due to World War I, and they were completed in 1918. This Edwardian,…Read More

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Kapiti Island

Things To Do > Tours > Walking Tours

Once the offshore headquarters for a distinguished Maori chief, Kapiti is now a predator free sanctuary for an abundance of native birds and other indigenous wildlife. The majority of the island's bush…Read More

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Botanic Gardens

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Established in 1868 and covering 25 hectares of hill terrain between Kelburn and the city, Wellington's botanic gardens are magnificent in all seasons. The Lady Norwood rose gardens (1950) have…Read More

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InterCity Coachlines

Things To Do > Tours > Bus Tours

This tour operated on InterCity buses (essentially a NZ Greyhound). I didn't realize I probably could have just booked the bus tickets on my own. They offered to book hotels for me, but it was…Read More

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20th Century Collectables & Antiques

Things To Do > Shopping > Retailers

Not just restricted to the 20th century this well stocked antique shop has china, toys, artwork and furniture from all ages. They have some good, Wentworth, Royal Albert, Lladro and Belle Fiore china…Read More

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