Things to Do in Wellington

Kaewa Tours is a private tour operator in Wellington offering guided excursions through Wellington, Kāpiti, and Wairarapa. We specialize in tours for up to 14 people, with options for larger groups upon inquiry. Our team creates custom tour itineraries, including routes, food and wine experiences, and craft beer explorations. We offer full-day options such as the Wellington Full Day Tour visiting sites like Oriental Bay and Weta Cave. We provide Martinborough Foodie Delights tours to the South Wairarapa, focusing on food and wine, and South Wairarapa tours that include chocolate, cheese, and wine tastings, as well as visits to Cape Palliser lighthouse and the seal colony.

Wētā Workshop is a culture & attractions experience in Wellington. We design, build, and innovate, applying our creativity and craftsmanship to the arts, entertainment, and experience industries. We offer guided tours and hands-on creative workshops, as well as premium statues, prop replicas, and vinyl figures from various creative universes.

Zozo Travel Limited is a tour agency in Wellington offering small group and private tours. We specialise in curated wine, food, and sightseeing journeys throughout Wellington and the Wairarapa region, focusing on authentic local experiences. Our team creates wine, food, and sightseeing experiences, including premium winery visits, food-focused tasting tours, and Wairarapa adventures.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is a museum in Wellington. We track native and colonial culture as well as natural history.

Old St Paul's is a historical landmark in Wellington, offering tours, an on-site gift shop, and space for private events. We provide guided and self-guided tours, and visitors can discover the stories behind our stained glass windows and learn about the building's history. Our grounds are open for picnics, and we have an accessible parking space and drop-off point for visitors with limited mobility.

Oriental Bay Lookout is a spot in Wellington. We offer views of the harbour and central city, marking one end of the Southern Walkway. Our location includes numerous seats and picnic spots along the route. The Southern Walkway is a 10. 6km walk between Oriental Bay and Island Bay. The full walk can be completed in four to five hours, depending on fitness. Our walkway features varied scenery, from harbour views to the tranquility of the Town Belt forest and the rugged Southern coastline.

BATS Theatre is a performing arts theatre in Wellington. We offer a variety of plays and shows, including our TAHI and NZ Improv festivals, and host the NZ International Comedy Festival. Our programme showcases local creativity, with original works and solo theatre-makers. We provide an intimate space for audiences to feel close to the performers. We feature performances like 'The Natural History Boy', 'The Hunt for the Canterbury Panther', and 'Death by Powerpoint'. We also offer songwriting workshops for performance.

Oriental Bay Beach is a spot in Wellington, offering opportunities for swimming, picnicking, walking, or cycling along the waterfront. We provide toilets, changing facilities, and cold showers at Freyberg Pool and Fitness Centre, which also features wheelchair access to Freyberg Beach. Our beach was enlarged in 2004 with sand from Golden Bay, Nelson, making the sand area four times larger. We are home to the Carter Fountain, which operates at specific times when wind conditions allow.

Pariwhero/Red Rocks is a tourist attraction in Wellington with unusual rock formations created by ancient volcanic pillow lava embedded in younger greywacke, along with red and green siltstone. Our site is located on the south coast between Owhiro Bay and Sinclair Head/Rimurapa. Visitors can walk, cycle, or four-wheel drive along the unsealed road from Owhiro Bay Quarry. On Sundays, the gate is closed, and the route is open only for walkers and mountain bikers. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash and at least 20m from wildlife. Beyond the red rocks, our area extends to Sinclair Head, where seals can be seen in winter.

Island Bay Beach is an experience in Wellington, located on the city's south coast. We are found at the end of the City to Sea and Southern walkways, offering access to walking, swimming, diving, and snorkeling. Our beach is home to a marked dive trail for divers and snorkellers to explore offshore reefs and marine life. Divers can also visit the wreck of the HMNZS Wellington near Taputeranga Island. Adjacent Shorland Park provides play equipment, BBQs, picnic tables, and toilets. We feature a swim raft moored during summer months. Our facilities include car parks near the Marine Education Centre, toilets, and changing facilities at the Island Bay Surf Club (summer) and Shorland Park.

Mt Victoria Reserve Walking Paths is a walking path in Wellington. We offer a 4.6-kilometre loop walk from Courtenay Place to the summit and back via Oriental Bay, or a shorter 2.6-kilometre lookout loop within the Town Belt.

Wellington Cable Car is an experience in Wellington. Opened in 1902, our cablecar is the country's only running one, offering panoramic city views and a history museum.

Embassy Theatre is a movie theater in Wellington. Our historic building on Kent Terrace features a Grand Auditorium with Dolby Atmos sound. We offer a full candy bar, a hot food menu, and alcoholic drinks from the Black Sparrow Bar downstairs. We also have an intimate auditorium located below the main theatre in the converted orchestra pit.

Wellington Museum is a museum in Wellington. We are located in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history.

Space Place at Carter Observatory is an astronomy and space museum in Wellington. We feature planetarium shows, interactive exhibits, and a giant telescope.

Circa Theatre is a performing arts theater in Wellington, offering live performances with intimate seating and excellent acoustics. We provide accessible shows and merchandise, with a refurbished cafe and bar area for patrons. Our team offers behind-the-scenes tours and a program to become a Friend of Circa.

Central Park is a city park in Wellington with a mix of formal gardens, grassed areas, natural woodland, and bush. We offer an excellent playground with a flying fox and a large play area for children. We are part of the City to Sea walkway. Our park contains sealed pedestrian pathways and informal tracks through the bush, many with an easy gradient. Our gravel track follows Moturoa Stream to a series of wooden bridges. The vegetation in our park includes pines, eucalyptus, deciduous trees such as elms and limes, and a well-developed under-storey of native species. The Renouf Tennis Centre is located here.

Wellington Indian Association (Inc) is a cultural association in Wellington. We serve as the home for Indian culture in Wellington, operating Bharat Bhavan and Gita Mandir. Established in 1925, our team offers a Women's Book Club on the first Thursday of every month and new health and fitness classes. We are working with the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa on a project to trace ancestry, identifying portraits of forefathers and foremothers from the 1930s. Our history is also explored in the book "100 years of the Wellington Indian Association," available for purchase. Bharat Bhavan is open daily, and books can be purchased at our office during office hours.

meowNUI is a live music venue in Wellington, located in the transformed former Salvation Army building. We feature a tiered floor, offer views of performers, and have sound from multiple vantage points. Our space accommodates events for up to one thousand people, with a downstairs area and an upstairs mezzanine.

Houghton Bay Beach is a beach in Wellington, New Zealand, exposed to southerly swells. We offer an off-road car park, toilets, and changing facilities, along with designated areas for short walks and picnics.

Owhiro Bay Beach is a Culture & Attractions experience in Wellington. We are a wide sandy beach situated between rocky outcrops on the south coast, with a shallow gradient and relative shelter.

The Wellington Chapel is a church in Wellington. Our non-denominational, Christ-centered church offers services characterized by the study of God's Word and spirit-filled corporate singing. We meet on Sundays at 10:30 AM and 5:30 PM.

Evans Bay Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Wellington. Our concrete ramp has five lanes and is usable in all weather conditions, with ample trailer parking available.