Experience the whole country in one building at New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum Since opening, Te Papa has attracted worldwide acclaim as well as record visitor numbers.
Beautiful Old St Paul's is like a book. Its stories are told not in words but in wood, metal and glass. Constructed entirely from native timbers, the glowing interior is enhanced by stunning stained glass windows. Social history comes to life in this former cathedral church. Entry by donation.
Zealandia provides a unique experience to see native and endangered New Zealand wildlife in a protected and natural habitat. The goal of the Zealandia sanctuary is to create a predator free zone for native wildlife to flourish in a pre-human like environment.
Let's go to 25 Tinakori Road, in the historical area of Thorndon and visit the birthplace of Kathryn Mansfield (born in 1888). She is the most famous New Zealand woman author.
Only a short 15 minute drive or train ride from Wellington, the Hutt Valley is home to adventurous activities, a rich culture and heritage, and beautiful scenery. From the Hutt River to the bush-clad hills, explore some of the Wellington's best walking and mountain bike trails.
Adrenalin Forest is best described as a multi level aerial obstacle course. Participants negotiate a series of rope bridges and flying foxes constructed in the tree canopy. The park features an aerial obstacle course up to 30 meters off the ground, 6 pathways of progressive difficulty.
Less than an hour from Wellington, nestled in the beautiful Akatarawa Valley, Staglands offers you a special look at NZ's natural heritage. Take time to touch & hand feed NZ's wildlife as you journey through this magnific.
Queen Charlotte Wilderness Park is a boat only reachable peninsula in the Outer Queen Charlotte Sound. There a visitor can experience the joy of living in harmony with nature to which the Park is now dedicated as well as enjoy the many activities that we have available.
Critically acclaimed ensemble The Queen’s Closet, a 17th-century musical company for the 21st century, presents an exciting new programme, Echoes: Musicking across the centuries. The music of Henry Purcell had a profound and long-running ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: St Peter's on Willis - Wellington
Come along to a saucy Sunday show at The Champagneria hosted by our luscious local drag queen Nessquick! Get the gang together and be entertained while dusting off that hangover or doing Sunday in style. The show includes a meal of your choice ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Champagneria - WellingtonDistance: 0.9 KM from Wellington
Powerhouse drummer or tasteful timekeeper, you decide. Top New Zealand drummer Mark Lockett is set to release his seventh album, ‘Swings and Roundabouts’. Recorded recently in New York, a chordless quartet also featuring top NY heavyweights David ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: Moon - WellingtonDistance: 2.4 KM from Wellington
Sound Bites, free outdoor entertainment Friday at Andrews Avenue and The Dowse Square, Lower Hutt that runs from 3 February to 31 March. The performances feature local musicians, mostly solo artists that will perform from the HCC events container ... Start Date: End Date: Venue: The Dowse Art Museum - Lower Hutt, Wellington RegionDistance: 14.2 KM from Wellington