Fun things to do in Wellington (NZ)

Wellington Cable Car is most popular around 12 PM on Thursdays. It's most quiet on Sundays.

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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Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 3 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. 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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Crab Shack is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Wellington Museum is most popular around 1 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Wellington Museum shares the fascinating stories of the Wellington region. All housed within the beautiful 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere. The Museum is located at the heart of Wellington’s waterfront, just two minutes from Lambton Quay and the Cable Car.

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Shed 22 is most popular around 6 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Enjoy the freash air and sea breeze as you quench your thirst with one of the many beers Shed 22 has on offer. Shed22 matches beer with fine food, and with a great menu it functions year round as a meeting place of great minds and well-honed palates.

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