Wellington city guide and sightseeing
Wellington highlights: the cable car, waterfront walk, Cuba Street, Mount Victoria lookout and the best of the capital.
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Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Highlights Tour with a Local Guide
Wellington: City Heights Private Tour with Weta Workshop
Wellington: 3-Hour City Sights and Coastline Tour
Wellington: City Highlights Tour with Cable Car Ride
Wellington: Half-Day City Highlights Tour and Cable Car Ride
Wellington: Walking Tour with Museum & Cable Car Ticket
Wellington: Guided Sightseeing Tour
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ViatorWellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)
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ViatorGuided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike
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Best views in Wellington
Wellington's best viewpoints ranked — Mount Victoria, the cable car terminal, Oriental Bay and scenic flights — with notes on which are worth the cost.
Cuba Street guide: Wellington's bohemian heart
A complete guide to Cuba Street — Wellington's café, craft-beer and independent-shopping strip — including the Bucket Fountain and street art.
Free things to do in Wellington
Wellington's best free attractions — Te Papa, the waterfront, Mount Victoria, the Botanic Garden and more — for visitors travelling on a budget.
Mount Victoria lookout guide
How to reach Mount Victoria's summit lookout in Wellington — walking routes, driving access, mountain-biking trails and the best time to go for the view.
Rainy-day things to do in Wellington
Wellington's best indoor options for a wet day — Te Papa, City Gallery, Zealandia's covered trails, and where to eat and drink without getting soaked.
Things to do in Wellington: the complete guide
Wellington's best attractions, from Te Papa and the cable car to Weta Workshop and Zealandia — what's worth your time and how to fit it in.
Wellington first-timer's guide
Everything a first-time Wellington visitor needs — what to prioritise, practical logistics, honest expectations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Wellington hidden gems
Wellington's lesser-known spots — quiet lookouts, small museums and neighbourhood secrets — for visitors who've already covered Te Papa and the cable car.
Wellington in 1 day: how to make the most of a short visit
A realistic one-day Wellington plan — Te Papa, the cable car, Cuba Street and the waterfront — for cruise stopovers, transit days and tight schedules.
Wellington in 2 days: the complete itinerary
A realistic two-day Wellington plan covering Te Papa, the cable car, Weta Workshop or Zealandia, Cuba Street and the waterfront — with pacing advice.
Wellington in 3 days: the complete itinerary
A three-day Wellington plan that adds a Martinborough wine day trip or a deeper film-and-nature combination to the CBD's core sights.
Wellington neighbourhoods guide
A guide to Wellington's key neighbourhoods — Cuba Street and Te Aro, Oriental Bay, Miramar and Thorndon — covering character and where to base yourself.
Wellington nightlife guide
Wellington's nightlife scene, from Cuba Street's bars and craft-beer taprooms to Courtenay Place's later venues, with honest safety notes for after dark.
Wellington waterfront walk: a complete route guide
A turn-by-turn Wellington waterfront walking route from Te Papa to Queens Wharf, covering public art, swimming spots, cafés and honest café warnings.