- Te Papa
The National Museum of New Zealand. - The Karori Sanctuary (Zealandia)
A native wildlife sanctuary located in central Wellington. Lovely walking trails, native birds, Tuatara, a short bus ride from the central city. - Cable Car
For some of the best views in Wellington, take the cable car to the Botanic Gardens. - Botanic Gardens
Draped around the Kilbirnie Hill, down to the city, including Begonia House, Lady Norwood Rose Garden and down to the Bolton St Cemetery where many of Wellington's early settler' are buried. - Carter Observatory
Located in the Botanical gardens - Wellington's historical observatory, recently refurbished, with hourly Planetarium shows. On Saturday nights the telescope is open for viewing. - Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Local museum focusing on the maritime history of Wellington.
- Matiu/Somes Island
A lovely wildlife sanctuary located in the middle of Wellington harbour. A former human and animal quarantine station, an internment camp, and a military defence position. Tie in with a boat trip round the harbour, to Petone or Eastbourne. - Weta Cave
For those Fantasy fans out there. The Weta cave is located in Mirimar where Peter Jackson's Weta Workshops are based. - Kapiti Island
One of New Zealand's oldest offshore wildlife sanctuaries. Amazing bird life, the Kaka's are notably friendly at lunch time! Guard your sandwiches (and don't say I didn't warn you). Limited numbers can get to the island each day and you will need to get a permit. There is also very limited accommodation at the north end of the island
