Bucket List Wellington

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...

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 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...

  Highlights Enjoy the stunnings views over the spectacular Rimutaka Ranges Visit three of the regions best wineries Explore the picturesque town of Martinborough   Description Enjoy a 5 hour guided tour the Martinborough wine region in the Wairarapa starting with a spectacular drive over the stunning Rimutaka Ranges. Stop at the Rimutaka Summit for amazing views be...

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 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...

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...

Nestled beside a beautiful, tranquil reservoir, Zealandia Karori Sanctuary occupies a stunning eco-world of its own, just ten minutes from the centre of Wellington. This unique restoration project is dedicated to conserving some of the rarest and most spectacular wildlife in New Zealand, by both maintaining and sustaining a natural habitat, and by educating visitors as to the importance of pres...

No trip to Wellington is complete without a ride on the famous Cable Car. It has been running since 1902, and whilst the cars themselves have changed, the route remains. Cable cars operate approximately every 10 minutes, 364 days of the year. Hop on at Lambton Quay in the heart of the CBD and within minutes you're a world away at Kelburn and close to many of Wellington's top attractions. Take t...

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...