Handpicked by a Wellington Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Bucket List Wellington'.
As the capital city of New Zealand, the picturesque harbour setting has plenty of attractions and activities to enjoy. Our 'Wellington Bucket List' highlights those must try experiences that are such a drawcard for visitors coming to Wellington.
Island Bay Divers
Want to learn how to dive? You can learn in an Open Water dive course or, take a refresher course with Island Bay Divers, the longest running diving company in Wellington. The team also offer advanced scuba diving skills with one of the experienced dive instructors. With a 360 degree coastline, Wellington offer plenty of good and safe d...
Wellington Rafting
Enjoy an action packed adventure just 45 minutes from Wellington's city centre. Wellington Rafting offers Wilderness Whitewater Rafting, Exciting Canyoning, Scenic Family Rafting and epic multi activity Combo packages. Experience world class adventures in Wellington and the Wairarapa. White Water Rafting Trips: Experience the thrilling Wellington and Wairarapa rivers. Paddle d...
Wellington Botanic Garden
25 hectares of beautiful gardens, forest, plants, and interesting sculptures. Easy access via the cable car and offering some of the city's most spectacular views. Wellington Botanic Garden is undoubtedly one of the capital's natural highlights. Established in 1868, the park manages to combine perfectly manicured gardens, a Begonia House and a Victorian glasshouse, with native forest and peacef...
Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum shares the fascinating stories of the Wellington region, located in the beautiful 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere. From store house to story house, the Museum holds thousands of objects unique to Wellington that traverse its history. Visitors are greeted by a recreation of the old bond store before learning more abo...
Mount Victoria Lookout
Mount Victoria, a short drive from Wellington's central business district, offers spectacular views of the capital city. From the viewpoint at the top, visitors can see the city beneath them, the Cook Strait to the south and the harbour and Hutt Valley to the north. Near the bottom of Mount Victoria lays the Basin Reserve sports ground and the National War Memorial, while its slopes were use...
Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo offers visitors a sense of fun and wonder. It's also a place to learn and appreciate the need to build a sustainable co-existence between people and wildlife. Situated on 13 hectares and close to the city centre, the Zoo houses more than 500 animals and well over 100 species. Kids will enjoy the 'close encounters' which offers the chance to get close to many of the an...
Wellington Helicopters
See the capital in all its glory with a scenic flight from Wellington Helicopters. With an excellent safety record and experienced knowledgeable pilots, Wellington Helicopters offers the perfect way to explore the Wellington region from a whole new angle. Wellington Helicopters offers a range of flights depending on your available time with some tours including landings for photographs if th...
Weta Workshop Experience
Experience the Wētā Workshop that showcases the making of movie effects and props, from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures. From The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to Avatar and District 9, learn about props, costumes and creatures created for your favourite films. Interact with cool stuff from our creative dep...
