Fun things to do in Wellington (NZ)

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, renowned for being bicultural, scholarly, innovative, and fun. Our success is built on our relationships with and our ability to represent our community.

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Wellington Cable Car is most popular around 1 PM on Fridays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

The iconic Wellington Cable Car is the only funicular railway that is still running in New Zealand. Operated since 1902, running between the heart of the city and the Suburb of Kelburn. Enjoy a quick historic journey to the top of the Cable Car to see nearby attractions: the Cable Car Museum (free entry), Space Place, Botanic Garden (free entry) and Zealandia (via free shuttle).

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Wellington Zoo is most popular around 12 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Visit us today and discover why Wellington Zoo is the best little zoo in the world!

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Mount Victoria Lookout is most popular around 2 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min here. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.

Imagine a lush forest full of rare native animals. Discover Zealandia – an ecosanctuary home to over 40 rare native species. Explore the outdoors on your own or with an expert guide who will show you the best places to spot wildlife like kākāriki, tuatara and takahē. Relax at Rata café with delicious food made from sustainably sourced ingredients and admire the views over the lake.

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Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant is most popular around 5 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

For over 100 years our place here in Te Aro, Wellington, has been a favourite meeting place for locals. We love being a part of the community and we are ready to throw in the hard yards to make sure everyone who visits us has a great experience. The Cross has something for everyone - have a look around and choose the perfect spot to suit your mood. Each area has been designed to create a different experience, a different ambience.

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