City Gallery [ TOP ]

Inner city hotspot, the City Gallery Wellington has forged a reputation for challenging and innovative exhibitions of art, architecture and design, presenting significant New Zealand artists alongside major international figures. A landmark building, a varied exhibition programme and a wide range of public and school education programmes speak to a broad range of audiences. Open 10am~5pm daily (except Xmas Day), Free Admission. ...[more]

Museum of Wellington, City & Sea [ TOP ]

Housed in a significant heritage building, the Museum tells the Capital stories of both sea and land, complementing Te Papa's stories of the Nation. The restored Historic Places Trust Category One building, originally a 1892 Bond Store (customs house), is as historic as the stories it will house. Open daily 10:00~5:30pm (& 6pm 26 Dec-16 March). Closed Christmas Day. Admission: Adl - NZ$5, Chd - NZ$2.50. ...[more]

Nga Manu Nature Reserve [ TOP ]

The reserve offers you an opportunity to see a diverse range of our native flora and fauna in just one visit. Most visitors would spend approximately 1-1.5 hours at the reserve. All pathways are easily walked and there's adequate seating around the reserve. Wheelchair access and facilities are avaliable. Flora: Approximately 700 different species of native plants can be seen. Fauna: The animal life at Nga Manu is a mix of both wild and enclosed species. Over 56 different bird species come and go around the wetlands, bush and surroundings. Open daily from 10am to 5pm every day of the year excluding Christmas Day. Eel feeding 2pm daily, Cost: Adl - NZ$7.50, Chd - NZ$3.50. ...[more]

Parliament Buildings [ TOP ]

A visit to the Capital City would not be complete without a visit to NZ's beautifully refurbished Parliament Buildings. Located in the historic suburb of Thorndon, the complex is made up of three architecturally distinctive buildings: the Edwardian neo-classical Parliament House, the Victorian Gothic Parliamentary Library and the unique 1970 style Beehive building. ...[more]

Southward Car Museum [ TOP ]

The most comprehensive privately owned collection of veteran & vintage cars in the southern hemisphere - Marlene Dietrich's Rolls Royce, a 1915 Stutz Racer, gull winged Mercedes Benz, the Chicago Gangsters armour plated limo, etc. Admission: Adl - NZ$5, Chd - NZ$2. ...[more]

Te Papa - Museum of New Zealand [ TOP ]

New Zealand's groundbreaking new national museum, takes you inside the New Zealand experience. Here you will find an amazing variety of exhibitions, interactive areas and places that explore and celebrate our peoples, our land - the rich stories of a nation. The Time Warp on Level 2, is the entertainment heart of Te Papa. You can travel through time in Blastback or Future Rush - two high tech motion simulation rides. Cost (Blastback + Future Rush): Adl - NZ$15, Chd - NZ$11. ...[more]

Wellington Botanic Garden [ TOP ]

The Garden today covers 25 hectares and is a unique mixture of protected native forest, conifer plantings and plant collections with major seasonal floral displays. A unique hilly garden, criss-crossed with many walking paths. Wonderful views of Wellington City and harbour. ...[more]

Wellington Cable Car [ TOP ]

Runs from Wellington's main shopping street, Lambton Quay, up to the top of the Botanic Gardens & Carter Observatory. Cars run every 10 minutes from 7am - 10pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 10pm weekends and public holidays. Fares (one way): Adl - NZ$1.80, Chd - NZ$1.00. ...[more]

The Dominon Post Ferry [ TOP ]

Ferry trips across Wellington harbour to and from Days Bay. Daily stops at Matiu Somes Island; a beautiful nature reserve and historic site offering 360 degree views of the Wellington region. Cost (round Way): Adl - NZ$16.50, Chd - NZ$9. ...[more]

Kapiti 4 x 4 [ TOP ]

18,000 Hectares of Native Bush, rivers, scenery, mud and adrenaline pumping adventure, Minimum age 16 years. One person per bike. Fern Valley - 1 hour, 4 wheel motorbike adventure - Traverse rocky river beds, scramble along skidder tracks and splash through mud as you maneuver your bike amongst rata, rimu and cascading ferns in New Zealand's most accessible native bush. Price: NZ$70 Per person Valley View - 2 hour, 4 wheel motorbike adventure - After negotiating Fern Valley, we head for the hills. Power/Zip/Zoom up a winding track through farmland and pines, pausing at the top for refreshments and photos, before the rollercoaster ridebace: NZ$130 Per person. Coastal Vista - 3 hour, Combines Fern Valley and Valley View and adds a trail through farmland up to a ridge in the Akatarawa Ranges. ...[more]

Country Club Riding Academy [ TOP ]

Horse trekking and saddlery shop, 9am to 6pm, 7 days. 4000 acres of scenic farmland to ride over. Excellent horses for all levels. 1 - 2 hour or 3 1/2 hour treks. Moonlight treks, live music, bar-b-q, open fire. Cost from NZ$80. ...[more]

Fly by Wire [ TOP ]

Fly by Wire is the world's first adventure ride offering full pilot control of a high speed tethered plane. The plane is suspended from an overhead suspension point 55 metres high which allows high speed flight anywhere within the half hemisphere below it. Speeds of up to 120 kph are attainable with the plane reaching a maximum height of about 50 metres and flying within 1.5 metres of the ground in places. Cost: NZ$99 per person. ...[more]

Red Rocks Seal Tour [ TOP ]

Drive for 20 rugged kilometres along the beach, over rocks, around the bays and headlands, with the ocean lapping the 4WD trucks. We visit a colony of 500 New Zealand fur seals (fewer in summer). The tour allows for 20 minutes walking amongst the seals or just observing - say 'hi' to them, enjoy their native habitat; the crashing waves and the famous Leaning Lighthouse of Wellington. Departures daily from the Civic Centre (Wakefield Street Tour bus stop) at 10:30am and 1pm. Price: NZ$50 per person.

All Track Adventure [ TOP ]

All Track Adventures offers you the chance to experience Jude and Greg Best 1200 acre hill country farm from your very own 300cc 4x4 quad. Great for beginners (30 minutes): Excellent introduction to quad biking. Price: NZ$49 Per Person. Just a taste (60 minutes): Ride to the ridge for a blat. Price: NZ$89 Per Person. Classic coast (2 hours): Out to the coast and visit a small creek. Price: NZ$135 Per Person. The ultimate experience (3 hours): Splash through the main creeks on your way to the beach, look out from the cliffs and then take a well earned refreshment break .Price: NZ$195 Per Person. ...[more]

Fishing Trips with Pete Lamb [ TOP ]

Experience a fishing trip with Pete Lamb on the 50ft launch 'Sandra J' or a 20ft sportfishing vessel, specialising in deepwater fishing, snapper and kingfish. Complimentary Crayfish (in season). Prices are based on 4 people, Cost: 4 hr trip - NZ$300. ...[more]