Local Activities

Here are a few must-sees while in the Capital City:

The National Museum of NZ - Te Papa on the waterfront is an interactive museum with plenty of fun for both adults and children.

Drive up to get some of Wellington’s best views at the Mount Victoria Lookout.

Ride the historic Wellington Cable Car to the Botanic Gardens.

Wellington is reknown for its cafe and restaurant culture Taste your way around the city. It is said that Wellington has more bars and restaurants than New York!

Visit ZEALANDIA:The Karori Sanctuary Experience and hear the birdsong and spot a tuatara as you walk through.

Get an inside peek into Wellywood at The Weta Cave in Miramar.

Check out a show at the planeterium at Carter Observatory, New Zealands longest serving national observatory.

Take in Cuba Street for a slice of Bohemia, boutique shopping and some of the best coffee in town.

If you're looking for information on key services in the Wellington region, be sure to check out RaD Car Hire Wellington's helpful 'Complete Guide to Wellington' online, which touches on accommodation, activities, nearby destination and the climate of Wellington.