Best Indoor Activities in Wellington City

Local Recommendations from our My Guide Wellington team

On those rainy days, indoor activities in Wellington offer a diverse range of experiences. Along with family friendly indoor activities, as the cultural capital of New Zealand, Wellington has plenty of museums, historical buildings, exhibitions, cinemas and galleries to enjoy and keep away from the rain.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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Wellington's most iconic and celebrated institution, Te Papa Tongarewa (Maori for "container of treasures") is New Zealand's national museum.............

Willis Lane

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Located right in the city centre, beneath the iconic Aon Tower, Willis Lane caters to commuters of all kinds.

City Gallery Wellington

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City Gallery Wellington is a significant non-collecting, public gallery in New Zealand, with a focus on contemporary visual art and design from New Zealand and around the world.

Wellington Museum

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From store house to story house, the Museum holds thousands of objects unique to Wellington that traverse its history and share its many fascinating stories.

New Zealand Portrait Gallery

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The New Zealand Portrait Gallery, housed in Shed 11 on Wellington's Waterfront is a significant visual archive of the many faces of New Zealand.............

Bodyhaven Boutique Spa

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As one of downtown's Wellington's best-known spas, Bodyhaven enjoys a pride of place in the Amora Hotel on Wakefield Street................

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Government Buildings

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Explore the first home of central government. See an example of colonial building in native Kauri timber................

Escape Mate

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Escape Mate is the ultimate venue for epic group activities situated in the heart of Wellington...

Capital E

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Capital E is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation in New Zealand that gives children access to a wide range of creative technology, live performance and events.

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