Events in Wellington in January 2026

Experience a slice of Wellington's history and travel on one of New Zealand's only running funicular railways.

Hire one of our high-quality electric bikes and cruise up Wellington's steep hills or ride the bays with ease.

Discover the many sides of Wētā Workshop’s creativity. Find out about how movie effects and props are made on a guided tour of this film industry leader located on Wellington's Miramar Peninsula.

Glide across a canopy of native New Zealand bush on a 3-hour zipline adventure on Waiheke Island. Enjoy 3 stunning 650-foot ziplines, look down over stunning vineyards, and tracts of original forest.

On this Abel Tasman National Park combination tour you’ll experience the best of what the area has to offer. Take a cruise, enjoy the beaches and wildlife and go for a walk through some of the stunning forests. Choose from 3 different program options.

Enjoy an exhilarating treetop adventure among the rainforest in Hokitika on the West Coast of New Zealand. Navigate a 20 m high steel platform that is over 450 m long as you experience life with the birds high in the ancient Rimu and Kamahi tree canopies.

Take flight for a truly unique adventure to White Island, one of the world's few accessible live volcanoes. Enjoy a fun, awe-inspiring experience with easy conversation and lots of laughs as you admire incredible views and learn the history of the island.

Explore the canopies of New Zealand's forests on this exciting guided zipline adventure. Cross swing bridges and fly through the air. See unique wildlife including geckos, birds, and blue mushrooms.

Join a 2-hour award-winning stunning Akaroa nature cruise. View the rare Hector's Dolphin, native to New Zealand, penguins, NZ fur seals, and birds as you cruise around an extinct volcanic crater.

Explore Waitangi Treaty Grounds with an all-inclusive 2-day pass. Admission includes a guided tour, cultural performance, museum access, historic sites, and the world's largest ceremonial war canoe.