Activities in Wellington Region
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Cable Car
One of Wellington’s most famous attractions is the little red cable car that clanks up the steep slope from Lambton Quay to Kelburn. At the top are a cafe, the Wellington Botanic Gardens, an observatory and the small-but-nifty Cable Car Museum, which tells the cable car’s story since it was built in 1902 to open up hilly Kelburn for development. Take the cable car back down the hill, or ramble down through the Botanic Gardens (a 30- to 60-minute walk, depending on your wend).
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Ferg’s Kayaks
At the long-running Ferg’s Kayaks you can punish your tendons with indoor rock climbing (adult/child $15/9), cruise the waterfront on a pair of inline skates ($15 for two hours) or paddle around the harbour in a kayak (from $15 for one hour). There’s also bike hire (one hour from $20) and guided kayaking trips.
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Capital E
With ankle biters in tow, your best bet is a visit to colourful Capital E, an educational entertainment complex designed especially for kids. Expect interactive rotating exhibitions, children’s theatre and TV, readings, workshops and courses. Call or check the website for the events calendar and prices.
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Wellington's Lord of the Rings Locations Tour including Lunch
8 hours (Departs Wellington, New Zealand)
by Viator
Welcome to Middle Earth. Your full day tour visits 9 different locations (including 20+ scenes) explores Mount Victoria Greenbelt, Wellywood suburbs, Hobbits su…Not LP reviewed
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Wellington's Lord of the Rings Half Day Tour
4 hours (Departs Wellington, New Zealand)
by Viator
Welcome to Middle Earth. Follow in the footsteps of Hobbits, Dwarfs, Elves and Men for a unique Wellington experience on this half-day Lord of the Rings adventu…Not LP reviewed
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Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
The excellent Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park in the hills of Karori is 4km west of the city centre. The main entrance is on South Karori Rd – catch bus 3 or 18. Laced through the 200-hectare park are 24km of bike tracks ranging from beginner to expert.
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Middle Earth Filming Location Lord of The Rings Trilogy Tours
by Viator
Discover Middle Earth on this half-day or full-day Lord Of The Rings tour from Wellington. This small-group tour will take your through many highlights of the L…Not LP reviewed
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Wairarapa Adventure Tour including Wine Tasting from Wellington
by Viator
Enjoy a range of adventure activities and sightseeing amidst the scenic Wairarapa countryside. You can choose from 2-hour horse trekking, guided chasm walk or h…
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Wellington City Sightseeing Small-Group Tour
by Viator
Journey into the heart of Wellington on this city sightseeing small-group tour. From its unearthly south coast to its bizarre central Beehive, the contrasts and…
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Wellington By Night Twilight Tour
by Viator
Escape the city to explore Wellington's South Coast at dusk before driving up through Mount Victoria's Greenbelt for fantastic views of the city lights. You can…Not LP reviewed
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Wild Winds
Wild Winds runs two-hour windsurfing lessons for beginners ($110), and three-hour kiteboarding lessons from $195. Prices include equipment but not transport.
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Wellington South Coast Seals Small-Group Tour
by Viator
Enjoy a full-day tour of Wellington's stunning natural features. Learn about the myths and legends of Wellington as you travel to the South Coast. See the Tasma…Not LP reviewed
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Wellington Mountain Bike and Hike Day Tour including Lunch
by Viator
Experience some great downhill mountain biking without to much uphill. About an hour north of Wellington you enter the Rimutaka Forest Park, home to disused Rim…Not LP reviewed
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Mud Cycles
Mud Cycles has mountain bikes for hire, is close to the Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park, and also runs guided tours catering for all levels.
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Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre
Freyberg Pool & Fitness Centre has a heated indoor lap pool, plus a spa, sauna and gym (casual fitness classes $9.50).
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Wellington Capital Views Helicopter Flight
by Viator
Enjoy a bird's eye view of Wellington's renowned Harbour, the most wild Cook Strait and the capitals most famous landmarks on this 15-minute helicopter flight.
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On Yer Bike
On Yer Bike stocks a good range of bicycles for sale and hire, and can help with info on local clubs and trails.
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ZEALANDIA by Night Tour
2 hours 30 minutes (Departs Wellington, New Zealand)
by Viator
Enjoy a night discovering New Zealand’s evolution and natural history at ZEALANDIA, located just minutes from central Wellington. The discovery begins with a gu…Not LP reviewed
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Wellington City Panorama Helicopter Flight
by Viator
View Wellington sights and attractions on this scenic 8-minute helicopter flight.
Take an aerial view of this vibrant city and its dramatic surrounds including t…
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ZEALANDIA: The Exhibition and Sanctuary Valley
Flexible (Departs Wellington, New Zealand)
by Viator
Take a trip through time and see the evolution of New Zealand’s wildlife brought to life at ZEALANDIA, one of New Zealand's premier eco-attractions located just…Not LP reviewed
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Maori Treasures Cultural Small-Group Tour from Wellington
by Viator
Immerse in traditional Maori art tradition that spans three centuries on this Maori cultural small-group tour from Wellington. Experience the art and cultural c…
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South Coaster Helicopter Flight from Wellington
by Viator
From city to sea, come fly with me! This Helicopter flight encompasses the tucked away city of Wellington and then soars out past the harbor for you to get a gl…Not LP reviewed
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Deluxe Middle Earth Filming Locations Lord of the Rings Trilogy Helicopter Tour
by Viator
The ultimate Lord of the Rings experience. You've seen the magnificent Lord of the Rings Trilogy, now come along and experience the real Middle Earth on this br…Not LP reviewed
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Vynfields
Five-star, spicy pinot noir and a lush lawn on which to enjoy a platter. Organic/biodynamic wines.
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Ata Rangi
One of the region’s pioneering winemakers. Great drops across the board and cute cellar door.
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