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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Experience the whole of New Zealand in one building! Te Papa is New Zealand's bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country, its unique natural environment, Mori culture and taonga (treasures), dynamic art heritage, and its fascinating history. Te Papa is located on Wellington's spectacular waterfront. Open every day from 10am to 6pm and until 9pm on Thursdays. General admission is free.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Natural history museum; Art gallery; Museum complex; Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Wellington Zoo is a wonderful place to meet - boost your creative thinking and planning in their friendly, exotic environment. Overlooking Monkey Island, the Archibald Centre is an unforgettable...

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 115 attractions in Wellington

The New Zealand Portrait gallery aims to provide a continuous sequence of exhibitions devoted to the personalities and the history of New Zealand. It provides a place where the pictorial biography of...

Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Free, one-hour guided tours of Parliament operate every day on the hour. Take a tour with one of our trained guides to visit key parts of Parliament’s buildings and learn about our parliamentary processes. Weekdays: first tour 10am, last tour 4pm. Saturdays and most public holidays: first tour 10am, last tour 3pm. Sundays: first tour 11am, last tour 3pm. We recommend you arrive least 15 minutes before the tour departs as Tour group sizes are limited and so you have time to check in your belongings. Everyone must leave their bags, coats, phones, cameras and other electronic devices in secure storage at the Visitor Centre in the Beehive. Individuals do not need to book. Groups of 10 or more are required to book their tour in advance.

Attraction type: Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Zest Food Tours are about conversations not commentaries. A personal guide takes 2-8 guests to meet the people behind some of the best tastes in Wellington, the Wairarapa and Dunedin. Mostly walking tours, we stroll between visits to top food outlets, sampling taste treats and talking about living in the district and its food and wine specialities. Zest’s access to top places and people is unique, in an interactive memorable and fun style.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Now known as ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience. Just 5 minutes from downtown Wellington, a unique eco-tourism and conservation project is taking shape. Discover a unique predator-free...

Attraction type: Nature reserve
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Wild about Wellington delivers the very best in small group tours of Wellington. Capture the essence of the beautiful city and share it alongside the vibrant Jennifer Looman and her small network of...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 115 attractions in Wellington

One of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions. The cars run from Lambton Quay in the commercial heart of the city, tunnel under the corporate towers of The Terrace and emerges in Kelburn.

Attraction type: Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 115 attractions in Wellington

High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.

Attraction type: Lookout
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 115 attractions in Wellington
Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 115 attractions in Wellington
Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 115 attractions in Wellington
Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Now called "Museum of Wellington" This popular museum will take you back a thousand years and lead you to a vibrant present day Wellington. The interactive and exciting exhibitions engage visitors of...

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Step back in time to an ancient world. Enter the tranquil Fernery, tiptoe through the treetops on the Canopy Walkway, hike the trails to find the 800-year-old rimu. Otari-Wilton’s Bush is the only...

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Winner of the Supreme Award and Best Casual Dining - Metropolitain, at the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year 2008 Awards. And the 2008 NZ Bar of the Year Award (third year in a row)! Setting the...

Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Over 26 hectares of unsurpassed views, unique landscape, exotic forests, native bush, colourful floral displays and gorgeous specialist gardens.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Wellington’s premium luxury day tour specialist. Tours showcase Wellington’s best attractions, unique art, culture, wine and natural beauty. Tour groups are small, fun and friendly with flexible...

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 115 attractions in Wellington
Attraction type: Bay
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 115 attractions in Wellington

Balancing chic and kitsch, boutique and bohemia, Cuba Street is widely considered to be the coolest street in New Zealand. A haven for coffee addicts, buskers, emerging designers, artists and...

Attraction type: Neighbourhood
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 115 attractions in Wellington
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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