Wellington Activities
Wellington is New Zealand's capital city and the starting point for trips to the South Island. The offer of Wellington activities is multifaceted. You can discover cultural and heritage attractions like the national museum, Te Papa, as well as numerous natural attractions. Surrounded by hills and a picturesque waterfront, the city offers great opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, sailing and much more. You can enjoy one of the recommended walkways through the Botanic Gardens after a trip on the Cable Car, or the heritage trails. Other Wellington activities included horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing, climbing Mt Victoria, visiting Lord of the Rings filming locations, and enjoying one of the many theatre productions that regularly visit Wellington.
Other useful Wellington information
| Arts + Crafts |
| Wellington City Gallery Address: Civic Square, Wellington Telephone: +64 4 801 3021 Web site: www.city-gallery.org.nz New Zealand's focal point for contemporary art, architecture and design |
| Sightseeing |
| Flat Earth Telephone: +64 4 977 5805 Web site: www.flatearth.co.nz Flat Earth tours are fun, organized, personal and relaxing for the visitor who wants something more than everyday travel. |
| Seal Coast Safari Address: Wellington Information Centre Telephone: +64 25 534 880 or 0800 732 527 Web site: www.sealcoast.com 4WD over the hills and plunging valleys of Wellington's South Coast. Discover the beauty of the remote and rugged cosatline of Wellington's "Seal Coast".See real wildlife just 15 minutes from downtown Wellington. |
| Te Papa - New Zealand's national museum Telephone: +64 4 381 7000 Web site: www.tepapa.govt.nz Much more than a museum, Te Papa explores the great stories of New Zealand's land and people through innovative and interactive exhibitions. General admission free. |
| Wellington Museum City & Sea Address: Queens Wharf Telephone: +64 4 472 8904 Web site: www.museumofwellington.co.nz |
