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We Love Wellington!

We Love Wellington!

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Created by Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry • Updated On: October 14, 2013

New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington is alive with culture, history, food, fashion – and fantastic coffee. This compact little city is easy to navigate on foot or by public transport.

Wellington Waterfront is one of We Love Wellington!.

1. Wellington Waterfront

9.2
Jervois Quay, Wellington, Wellington
Waterfront · Wellington Central · 18 tips and reviews
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is one of We Love Wellington!.

2. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

9.1
55 Cable St, Wellington, Wellington
Museum · Te Aro · 123 tips and reviews
Wētā Cave is one of We Love Wellington!.

3. Wētā Cave

8.6
1 Weka St, Wellington, Wellington
Museum · Miramar · 28 tips and reviews

Bluebridge Cook Strait FerryBluebridge Cook Strait Ferry: Join their Weta Workshop Facebook to keep up to date with book signings and other events at the Weta Cave. Read more.

Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary is one of We Love Wellington!.

4. Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary

7.9
End of Waiapu Rd., Karori, Wellington
Nature Preserve · 29 tips and reviews

Bluebridge Cook Strait FerryBluebridge Cook Strait Ferry: A free shuttle leaves the i-SITE on the half hour.

Wellington Zoo is one of We Love Wellington!.

5. Wellington Zoo

8.5
200 Daniell Street, Wellington, Wellington
Zoo Exhibit · Newtown · 22 tips and reviews
Carter Observatory is one of We Love Wellington!.

6. Carter Observatory

8.0
Botanic Gardens (Upland Rd), Wellington, Wellington
Planetarium · Kelburn · 8 tips and reviews

Bluebridge Cook Strait FerryBluebridge Cook Strait Ferry: Give yourself at least an hour and a half to appreciate what is on offer.

Cuba Mall is one of We Love Wellington!.

7. Cuba Mall

7.5
Cuba Mall, Wellington, Wellington
Plaza · Te Aro · 6 tips and reviews
The Beehive is one of We Love Wellington!.

8. The Beehive

6.7
40 Bowen St, Wellington, Wellington
Government Building · Pipitea · 12 tips and reviews

Bluebridge Cook Strait FerryBluebridge Cook Strait Ferry: Free, daily, one-hour guided tours on the hour from 10am-4pm. Tour group sizes are limited so arrive early to get your spot. Groups of 10 or more need to book in advance.

Wellington Cable Car is one of We Love Wellington!.

9. Wellington Cable Car

280 Lambton Quay, Wellington, Wellington
Cable Car · Wellington Central · 16 tips and reviews
Wellington Town Belt is one of We Love Wellington!.

10. Wellington Town Belt

9.1
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Bluebridge Cook Strait FerryBluebridge Cook Strait Ferry: Find the famous tyre swing via Charles Plimmer Park, which is part of the Southern walkway- a picturesque walk leading from the city through to the South Coast.