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New Zealand Film Archive
The New Zealand Film Archive was established in 1981 to protect New Zealand’s moving-image history. Collections date from 1895 and represent every genre of filmmaking. The library has more than 30,000 titles you can watch for free and a big-screen program four nights a week. Combined with a cafe and gallery, it’s a great place to while away the hours (or days).
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City Gallery
The much-loved City Gallery reopened late in 2009 after renovations and the addition of a new wing. Expect surprises: the gallery’s a little cracker that secures acclaimed contemporary international artists as well as unearthing and supporting those at the forefront of New Zealand’s scene. Excellent Nikau Gallery Cafe on-site.
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Cable Car Museum
The small-but-nifty Cable Car Museum 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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Otari-Wilton’s Bush
About 3km west of the city is Otari-Wilton’s Bush, the only botanic gardens in NZ specialising in native flora. Expect to see and hear plenty of birds along the 11km of walking trails. Bus 14 from the city passes the gates.
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Weta Cave
Real film buffs may want to check out the Weta Cave, the minimuseum of the Academy Award–winning company that brought LOTR, King Kong, and Narnia to life.
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Bucket Fountain
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Waitangi Park
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Mt Victoria Lookout
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Lookout
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Harbour Explorer Excursion
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Mt Victoria
For the best view of the city, harbour and surrounds, venture up to the lookout atop the 196m Mt Victoria, east of the city centre. You can take bus 20 (Monday to Friday) most of the way up, or if you’re feeling energetic sweat it out on the walk. If you’ve got your own wheels, take Oriental Pde along the waterfront and then scoot up Carlton Gore Rd.
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