City Gallery Wellington

Wellington’s main contemporary art gallery hosts an ever-changing collection of international touring art exhibitions and contemporary local works. There is always something interesting to see, and it's a great place for a rainy day.

• Web:

  citygallery.org.nz

• E-mail:

  citygallery@experiencewellington.org.nz

• Address:

  City Gallery Te Whare Toi, Te Ngākau Civic Square, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 913 9032

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–5pm

Ferg’s Kayaks

Explore Wellington’s waterfront in your own kayak, or hire a pair of inline skates. The hire centre also features a 13-metre-high indoor climbing wall, designed for beginners as well as more experienced climbers.

• Web:

  www.fergskayaks.co.nz

• E-mail:

  saleswn@fergskayaks.co.nz

• Address:

  Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 499 8898

Harbour Ferry Rides

Explore Wellington Harbour with East By West ferry trips, stopping at Somes-Maitiu nature reserve or Days Bay's popular swimming beach. The vibrant Queens Wharf, the captivating Te Papa museum, and historic Mātiu/Somes Island are must-sees. You could also spend a leisurely day at the seaside Eastbourne Village, enjoying their beaches, shops and art galleries.

• Web:

  eastbywest.co.nz

• E-mail:

  info@eastbywest.co.nz

• Address:

  Meridian Building, 55 Lady Elizabeth Lane, Queens Wharf, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 499 1282

Lord of the Rings Tour

Join a full or half day tour by Xplor Tours and visit the locations used during filming of The Lord of the Rings trilogy. On this tour you get the chance to explore locations such as Rivendell, where Frodo recovers from his knife attack, the Anduin River, and the Gardens of Isengard, to name a few. The cherry on top is the tour of Weta workshop, where you can see how props and weaponry is made, as well as sets from Thunderbirds. This is a must for any "Lord of the Rings" fan.

• Web:

  xplortours.nz/product/half-day-lord-of-the-rings-tour

• Phone:

  +64 21 248 3604

Mount Victoria

Mount Victoria is a beautiful place for a nature hike; so beautiful, in fact, that it has been used as filming ground for some scenes of the Lord if the Rings movie. Expect stunning, birds-eye views over the city and bay. Come at night when the city lights glimmer in the distance and savour the moment.

• Web:

  www.wellingtonregionaltrails.com/trails/mount-victoria-lookout-walkway

• Address:

  Lookout Road, Wellington

Museum of New Zealand — Te Papa Tongarewa

The national museum of New Zealand features five floors of interactive exhibits and offers an insight into everything from natural history to Maori culture and European immigration. Don’t miss ‘bush city’, the museum’s urban rain forest full of native plants and wildlife. The museum is recognized as a world leader of interactive and innovative museum experiences.

• Web:

  www.tepapa.govt.nz

• Address:

  55 Cable Street, Wellington

• Phone:

  +64 4 381 7000

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–6pm

• Tickets:

  Free admission