Wellington

A legendary Cuba Street live-music venue hosting local and touring acts across multiple levels..

A heritage bond store on the waterfront telling Wellington's social and maritime history..

A 2 km promenade along the harbour with public art, playgrounds, and views across to the Hutt Valley hills..

An immersive World War I museum near Parliament created by Sir Peter Jackson using life-size dioramas and real artefacts. Note: temporarily closed as of 2026 — check official sources before visiting..

New Zealand's national museum on the waterfront..

An immersive guided tour showcasing the film effects wizardry behind The Lord of the Rings and other Hollywood blockbusters, based at Weta Workshop's Miramar studio..

A predator-free island nature reserve in Wellington Harbour accessible by ferry..

New Zealand's oldest zoo, known for its conservation programmes and up-close native wildlife encounters..

A 25-hectare hillside garden reached by the Cable Car..

A predator-free ecosanctuary restoring native bush and endangered bird species..

A hilltop wind turbine with panoramic views over Cook Strait, the South Island mountains, and the city..

A scenic three-hour ferry crossing through the Marlborough Sounds connecting the North and South Islands..

The seat of New Zealand's government, including the distinctive Beehive executive wing..

An iconic funicular railway linking Lambton Quay to the Kelburn lookout..

Wellington's most popular inner-city beach with golden sand, a promenade, and harbour views..

A coastal walk to a New Zealand fur seal colony resting on volcanic red rock formations..

A beautifully preserved 1866 Gothic Revival timber church managed by Heritage New Zealand..

A leading contemporary art gallery in the Art Deco former Public Library building in Civic Square. Currently operating from a temporary location at the National Library of New Zealand until mid-2026..

A hilltop panorama offering 360-degree views of the city, harbour, and Rimutaka Range..

The city's main commercial artery running along the former shoreline, home to Parliament buildings and major offices..