Wellington Attractions

Wellington offers many memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from.

Te Papa Museum should be high on your list if things to do in Wellington. New Zealand's National Museum offers something for everyone and is so large (with so much to see, hear and experience), we recommend allowing the best part of a day for your visit.

Other attractions include the Cable Car Museum, the extensive Karori Wildlife Sanctuary (where a whole range of endangered Native New Zealand Birds & Wildlife are protected), the Wellington Zoo plus many more listed below.

Te Papa Museum New Zealand's national museum where you can explore the amazing stories of this country and the people who live here.	Cable Car Museum Offering spectacular views over Wellington, the museum tells the story of the country's only remaining public cable car system.	Wellington Zoo Offers around 500 animals comprising just over 100 species including the Sumatran Tiger, Red Panda, Tuatara and Brown Kiwi.
Flat Earth Wellington Tours Offers a range of interactive Wellington tours where you can experience the City's Cultural, Geographical and Architectural attractions / highlights.	Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Offers a safe haven for endangered native birds & wildlife in central Wellington. A great place to learn about NZ's unique wildlife.	Archives New Zealand The official guardian of NZ’s public archives including the original Treaty of Waitangi Document, Govt docs, maps, paintings, photos and film.
St James Theatre & Opera House Considered one of the finest lyric theatres in Australasia and the permanent home to The Royal New Zealand Ballet.	Wellington City Art Gallery A 'dynamic cultural presence' in Wellington offering a world-class programme of exhibitions and arts-related projects.	Wellington Visitors Guide The city's official website offering a comprehensive visitor attractions and accommodation guide to Wellington City.

Wellington Tourism Guide

Described as a village with skyscrapers, Wellington is New Zealand's capital offering an unforgettable city experience. Located between a beautiful harbour and towering green hills, Wellington will surprise you with its cultural richness and vibrant atmosphere.

Wellington lays claim to being New Zealand's cultural capital. The city is home to the magnificent national museum, Te Papa. A huge building with literally too much to see in one day.

Other cultural attractions in the capital include a large selection of performing arts (Theatre, Opera and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra). Another significant place to visit is the Archives New Zealand building (where New Zealand's founding document, the Treaty of Waitangi, is located).
Whether you enjoy a leisurely-paced stroll along the beautiful coastline or an energy-sapping day of shopping, Wellington will accommodate your needs - and some.

Accommodation in Wellington

The capital city offers a huge variety of accommodation options to choose from. Whether you are looking for centrally located Hotels in Wellington (where you are just a few minutes walk to most of the city's main attractions), fully serviced central city Apartments with harbour views, you will find the ideal accomodation with NZ Escape. We also list Bed and Breakfast accommodation (Austinvilla b & b) for those who enjoy hosted lodgings - which is located just minutes from Wellington's main shopping area.

Quest Atrium Apartments Offers centrally located apartment accommodation featuring large kitchens, open plan lounge / dining area and tiled balconies.	Museum Art Hotel A luxury boutique hotel boasting an art gallery, fitness centre, sauna, swimming pool, award-winning French restaurant and central location.	Ohtel Offers superbly appointed hotel rooms featuring luxurious king size beds, two-person baths and state of the art entertainment systems.
The Bolton Hotel Offers comfortable hotel lodgings in a central location. Boasts an indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, sauna and fitness centre.	Rydges Hotel Wellington Centrally located adjacent to the main shopping district. Offers a lap pool, spa pool, sauna and spectacular harbour views.	Novotel Wellington Offers quality hotel accommodation with direct access to the central shopping area. Many of the rooms offer fantastic views.
Ibis Wellington Offers centrally located accommodation boasting stylish rooms with modern décor, flat screen TVs, undercover parking & Internet access.	Austinvilla Bed and Breakfast An historic villa offering a private garden setting, fully self-contained units and located a short walk from the central city.	Wellington Top 10 Holiday Park Offers a range of holiday accommodation in Wellington including motels, self contained units, cabins, tenting and powered sites.