Wellington Attractions

Wellington offers many memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from.
Te Papa Museum should be high on your list if things to do in Wellington. New Zealand's National Museum offers something for everyone and is so large (with so much to see, hear and experience), we recommend allowing the best part of a day for your visit.
Other attractions include the Wellington Cable Car Museum, the extensive Karori Wildlife Sanctuary (where a whole range of endangered Native New Zealand Birds & Wildlife are protected), the Wellington Zoo plus many more listed below.

Wellington Cable Car Museum

Wellington Cable Car

Offering spectacular views over Wellington, the museum tells the story of the country's only remaining public cable car system.

Te Papa Museum

Te Papa Museum of New Zealand

New Zealand's national museum where you can explore the amazing stories of this country and the people who live here.

Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo

Offers around 500 animals comprising just over 100 species including the Sumatran Tiger, Red Panda, Tuatara and Brown Kiwi.

Archives New Zealand

Archives New Zealand

The official guardian of NZ’s public archives including the original Treaty of Waitangi Document, Govt docs, maps, paintings, photos and film.

Wellington City Art Gallery

A 'dynamic cultural presence' in Wellington offering a world-class programme of exhibitions and arts-related projects.

St James Theatre & Opera House

Considered one of the finest lyric theatres in Australasia and the permanent home to The Royal New Zealand Ballet.

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary

Offers a safe haven for endangered native birds & wildlife in central Wellington. A great place to learn about NZ's unique wildlife.

Wellington Sightseeing Tour

Offers half or full day tours of Wellington where you can see the City's Geographical, Cultural and Architectural highlights / treasures.

Wellington Visitors Guide

The city's official website offering a comprehensive visitor attractions and accommodation guide to Wellington City.