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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  North Island  /  Greater Wellington

Greater Wellington

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Specialty Museums · Wildlife Areas · Gardens
Offering an abundance of forest, reserves, sanctuaries, and coastland--not to mention the capital city of New Zealand--a holiday in Greater Wellington is best experienced at a leisurely pace. With ornithological parks providing a safe haven for some of the world's rarest species of bird; rolling, lush hills tumbling down to the coastline; and the city of Wellington itself, the region offers visitors a range of outdoor experiences alongside the cosmopolitan pull of the capital. Use our New Zealand online trip maker to arrange your visit to Greater Wellington and other destinations in New Zealand.
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    Top Greater Wellington tours

    BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Tour of Wellington
    4.8
    Duration: 3h 20min
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR Northern Explorer Train Journey from Wellington to Auckland
    4.2
    Duration: 5.25 to 10.5 hrs
    Tours from $131 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
    4.8
    Duration: 5h 30min
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    BOOK WITH VIATOR InterIslander Ferry - Wellington to Picton
    4.0
    Duration: 3h 30min
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    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Martinborough Wine and Wild Coast Tour from Wellington
    5.0
    Duration: 10h
    Tours from $211 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Martinborough in a Day - Guided wine tasting tour with lunch
    5.0
    Duration: 6h
    Tours from $204 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 5h
    Tours from $119 ›
    Likely to sell out BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 7h
    Tours from $199 ›
    BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 3h 30min - 4h
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    Places to visit in Greater Wellington

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    Regions of Greater Wellington

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    Popular things to do in Greater Wellington

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    Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Wellington
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buy tickets from $13 ›
    Wellington Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Wellington Zoo
    Wellington
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary ©
    Wildlife Area
    ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
    Wellington
    4.6
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Southward Car Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Southward Car Museum
    Paraparaumu
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Greater Wellington

    Martinborough Wine Tours ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Martinborough Wine Tours
    Martinborough
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    The Alpaca Place ©
    Ranch
    The Alpaca Place
    Masterton
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Food Tour
    Food Tours
    Wellington
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    Katherine Mansfield House and Garden ©
    Historic Site
    Katherine Mansfield House and Garden
    Wellington
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Greater Wellington

    Wellington Botanic Garden ©
    Garden
    Wellington Botanic Garden
    Wellington
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tinakori Hill
    Park
    Tinakori Hill
    Wellington
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park ©
    Park
    Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
    Wellington
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve
    Park
    Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve
    Waikanae
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Greater Wellington

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    Staglands Wildlife Reserve ©
    Wildlife Area
    Staglands Wildlife Reserve
    Upper Hutt
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Oriental Bay ©
    Beach
    Oriental Bay
    Wellington
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cantharis Alpaca Farm ©
    Zoo
    Cantharis Alpaca Farm
    Paraparaumu
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Space Place at Carter Observatory ©
    Observatory
    Space Place at Carter Observatory
    Wellington
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Greater Wellington

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    Wellington Museum ©
    History Museum
    Wellington Museum
    Wellington
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Pataka Art + Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Pataka Art + Museum
    Porirua
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi ©
    Art Museum
    City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi
    Wellington
    3.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Otaki Heritage Bank Museum
    History Museum
    Otaki Heritage Bank Museum
    Otaki
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Trails in Greater Wellington

    Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway
    Hiking Trail
    Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway
    Paekakariki
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Southern Walkway
    Hiking Trail
    Southern Walkway
    Wellington
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
    Hiking Trail
    Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
    Masterton
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    West Wind Recreation Area
    Hiking Trail
    West Wind Recreation Area
    Wellington
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions of the week

    Zozo Travel Limited ©
    Food Tour
    Zozo Travel Limited
    Wellington
    4.9
    Duration: 6 hours
    Black Pearl Fishing Charters ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Black Pearl Fishing Charters
    Wellington
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Escape Mate ©
    Room Escape Game
    Escape Mate
    Wellington
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    New Zealand Parliament ©
    Government Building
    New Zealand Parliament
    Wellington
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Where to stay in Greater Wellington

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