19 ReviewsThis funicular system reminds me of the ones in Quebec and Pittsburgh. It takes visitors from Lambton Quay (Wellington's main street) up Kelburn. From here, one can visit the Cable Car Museum, the...
10 ReviewsIf Wellington is like San Francisco, then Mt Victoria is like Twin Peaks. It's the best place within the city to enjoy a panoramic overview of the harbour, the city centre, and the nearby suburbs....
25 ReviewsTake a guided tour and learn about how New Zealand's government works. You'll see how laws are passed. Bills are introduced into the democratically elected House of Representatives, who then vote on...
30 Reviewsthis marvellous building shows the (natural, cultural) history of New Zealand. We started at the top, the 6th floor and worked our way down. It is bit oversized, but will gradually fill up. The only...
23 ReviewsThis is the best place to learn all about Wellington's past, especially the maritime history. It's full of ship models, sea memorabilia, and exhibits on local life in the past. Of particular interest...
8 ReviewsLambton Quay crosses Wellington downtown and shops (international chains and local activities) line up on both sides of the road. While shopping and window-shopping also take a look at some "old"...
16 ReviewsAt the end of the funicular, lies this wonderful garden. And, lets face it, what could they have done with it? It is too steep to build anything on it. And it even has been landscaped to accommodate...
10 ReviewsZealandia received two takahe birds in January 2011 from Mana Island, to add variety to the existing birdlife. Takahe are an endangered species, and in fact were thought to be extinct before a colony...
4 ReviewsI have spent a lot of time at the Wellington Zoo because I grew up in this city. And I have seen it change from lions and tigers in tiny concrete cages to something way more animal friendly.
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1 ReviewThe National War Memorial and Carillon commemorates all the New Zealanders who served and died in the Boer War, World War I, World War II, and the wars in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam. It is one of the...
Wellington zoo increasingly focuses on 'preserving and breeding endangered animals', which is why they house a very special resident, the famous kiwi. The birds live in a dark walk-through area and if you stick around long enough you will see them foraging for food and perhaps hear their shrill call (and jump a mile!). The Kiwi's literally roam free within their house and if you're lucky they may well waddle right past you. We were spellbound and watched them for nearly an hour. The staff arrange talks throughout the day about all the different animals, we caught up with the giraffe talk and as a 'big kid' got to feed the giraffe-brilliant!!
SOUTHWARD MUSEUM TRUST
by balhannah
This is located not that far from Wellington at Paraparaumu on Highway 1, north of Porirua city. The Southward Car Museum has a collection of over 350 vehicles, as well as three aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, fire engine etc. There is also a display of other Heritage items and Traction Engines.The car museum's collection includes Marlene Dietrich's 1934 Cadillac Town Cabriolet, a 1915 Stutz Indianapolis race car, gull-winged Mercedes-Benz, a 1950 Cadillac "gangster special" that belonged to gansgter Mickey Cohen, and an 1895 Benz Velo, imported to New Zealand in 1900. Sir Len Southward and his wife, Lady Vera Southward began collecting cars in 1956. Buying and restoring old cars to add to his collection, he opened the Southward Car Museum in 1979.The private collection of vintage cars (approx 350) about half are on display at a time is one of the best we have seen. It traces motoring...
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Rugby!
by gardesque
Let me put it this way: My US collegue who joined me for the trip thought that American Football was the best game in the world. But after attending a Rugby game in Wellington, he had problems going home to the US. He felt a little ashamed, because he realized that American Football was for wusses, and once he was past that feeling - where would he be able to go to a Rugby game in the US??!?I personally think American Football is relatively boring (and impossible to follow). Soccer is a little better, but it still bores me. But a rugby game??!? Just let me know where and when, and I'll be happy to join.For those who have not yet experienced a rugby game in real life, I'd like to add that the crowd is more brutal than in soccer games as well. When a player was injured and the team doctor was looking at him, the audience started booing and telling the player that "you mom ain't here to...
Go see the real Kiwis
by RogerW1nz
Wellington Zoo is small but has a good collection of animals to see and interact with, from lions to tigers to giraffes. There are also chimpanzees, lemurs, bears, meercats and of course, kiwis. But it's tricky seeing the kiwis, even in their new Nocturnal House, because it's a bit dark!Photo of the lions by Anne from Norway, one of the 42 exchange students I accompanied on a 12 day tour of the North Island in April 2004.
National Museum
by rozehill
New Zealand's Te Papa Mueseum opened on the 14 February 1998. The Museum is located in Wellington the capital city. With waterfront views and a unique architectural design, Te Papa is one of the city's most visted attractions. Te Papa challenges the concept of what museums should be. Many of the exhibits celebrate & educate what it means to be a New Zealander. But what makes this Museum stand out from the rest are the exhibits themselves. Many of these exhibits are interactive and make you feel like you are virtually there
Parliament Buildings: Beehive
by sunnywong
Free tours of Parliament Buildings operate every day, on the hour. Tour duration is 1hr. Weekdays commencing 10am, last tour 4pm; Saturdays and most public holidays commencing 10am, last tour 3pm; Sundays 12noon, last tour 3pm. Contact the tour desk, ground floor, Parliament House.
TE PAPA (New Zealand's National Museum)
by sunnywong
This interactive museum tells the stories of New Zealand's past, present and future. Discover our unique natural environment, explore the diverse history and experience the warmth and vitality of Maori culture. Try a virtual bungy jump, or experience New Zealand's past and future in the Time Warp. This is serious fun! Free entry. Audio guides available in English, German, Japanese and Maori ($5 per person). Open 10am–6pm every day (late to 9pm Thursday).
Wellington Cable Car
by sunnywong
One of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions. The journey begins at Lambton Quay, in the heart of the city. The cable car runs past the university and Kelburn Park to the top of the Botanic Gardens where the Cable Car Museum, Carter Observatory and the Planetarium are to be found. The views span out over the harbour from the Hutt Valley to Mount Victoria. Take a return trip or take a walk through the gardens and the historic suburb of Thorndon.
Visit Te Papa, the national...
by hollyday
Visit Te Papa, the national museum. If the Wellington weather is at it's notorious worst, Te Papa is a great place to spend a couple of hours.Here the story of New Zealand unfolds from beginning to today.Lots of interesting exhibits makes this a worthwhile visit.
If you can, try to visit...
by hollyday
If you can, try to visit Wellington at the end of February and the beginning of March. This is when the Arts Festival and the Fringe Festival is in full swing. The streets, theatres, playhouses are alive with entertainment for three weeks.
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