Wellington

Stuff we have seen and done: Also called ‘Windy Wellington‘. We usually only come here for a day if we visit but it’s a lovely city just windy and a lot of hilly climbs so wear good walking shoes.

• Beehive – this being the place of government, definitely do a tour of parliament.
• Te Papa Museum – see here a lot of Maori culture and the culture of New Zealand. It’s a beautiful museum.
• Wellington Cable Car – a ride through nature but also some beautiful views, especially at night.
• Mt Victoria Lookout
• Weta Cave – a global award-winning movie-making tour. Explore interactive and immersive make-believe film sets, focusing on the worlds of horror, fantasy and sci-fi.
• Wellington Waterfront Walk – for a stroll and ocean breezes. It is cold and very windy in Wellington so be mindful to dress warm.
• Wellington’s Half/Full day, Lord of the Rings Tour
• Red Rocks Pariwhero
• Kapiti Island (not far from Wellington)
• Snorkel the Marine Reserve
• Do a Manu (Maori for a water bomb) – off any jetty.

Off the Beaten Path:

• Self Guided – Walking tour with Welly Walks.
• Mt Kaukau – climb if you feel in the mood.
• Go to Island Bay Beach and stop at Blue Belle Cafe for a pie.
• Visit Matiu Somes Island
• Climb Mt Victoria