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Wellington

New Zealand travel guide

What to see in Wellington

The capital: Te Papa museum, a cable car, cafés and plenty of wind.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 6 must-see places
  • Stay in Te Aro
Photo: russellstreet · CC BY-SA 2.0

Wellington highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Te Papa Tongarewa

    The national museum, with free entry.

  2. Wellington Cable Car

    A red cable car up to the Kelburn lookout.

  3. Wellington Botanic Garden

    A botanic garden with a rose garden and glasshouse.

  4. Zealandia

    A fenced nature sanctuary with native birds.

  5. Mount Victoria Lookout

    A panoramic lookout over the bay and the city.

  6. The Beehive

    The executive wing of New Zealand’s Parliament.

Where to stay in Wellington

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Te Aro · Thorndon · Oriental Bay

Day trips from Wellington

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Wellington

Any time of year is good to travel to Wellington: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Book ahead

Tickets that sell out or have long queues, and closing days.

  • Opening hours Te Papa Tongarewa

    Open every day except Christmas Day.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood café. The dishes you can’t miss are in the New Zealand guide.

Frequently asked questions about Wellington

What to see in Wellington?

Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Cable Car, Wellington Botanic Garden, Zealandia, Mount Victoria Lookout and The Beehive.

What to see in Wellington in one day?

Don’t miss Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Cable Car, Wellington Botanic Garden, Zealandia, Mount Victoria Lookout and The Beehive. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Wellington?

The handiest areas to stay are Te Aro, Thorndon and Oriental Bay.

What’s the best time to travel to Wellington?

Any time of year is good to travel to Wellington: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Wellington?

Weta Workshop and Wellington.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.