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February–March and September–October
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Te Aro: Central, best for cafes, nightlife and short walks to waterfront and Cuba Street. Kelburn: Quiet, close to Cable Car and Botanic Garden; good for families and views. Waterfront/Queens Wharf: Convenient for ferries, museums and harbour walks.
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Go behind the scenes of Wētā Workshop in Wellington and discover the creativity behind one of the world's most iconic creative studios. For more than 30 years, Wētā Workshop has …
Approx. 90 minutesView on Viator →
Must See and Fun Tour of Wellington Where your Wellington adventure begins … Features include: • Downtown entertainment area of Wellington • Mt Victoria • Rugged Coastline • …
Approx. 200 minutesView on Viator →
Enjoy a full day, all-inclusive adventure in Wellington, the home of middle-Earth. Visit some amazing locations from the Lord of the Rings movies, enjoy a delicious lunch and visit…
Approx. 480 minutesView on Viator →
Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach to Waiorua at the nor…
Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →
New Zealand's longest running passenger service, the Northern Explorer is a long distance scenic train service running between Wellington and Auckland. Experience the extremes of …
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Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the Hutt Valley …
Approx. 330 minutesView on Viator →Start with the number of days you have, then choose an unhurried, balanced, or fuller pace. Review the suggested route before generating your daily plan. Transport allowances are estimates; confirm services and meeting points before booking.
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