Tour Guide, Wellington, New Zealand
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Top 10 Things to Do in Wellington
1) Te Papa Museum
Te Papa is a museum like no other. Rated by Lonely Planet as one of their top 500 places on earth, New Zealand's interactive national museum is a must-visit.
2) The Wellington Cable Car
Discover the story behind one of our most popular attractions. No trip to Wellington is complete without a ride on the famous Cable Car
3) Zealandia
Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 greatest places in the world, ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary is a must-visit
4) Mount Victoria Lookout
Enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Mount Victoria. The best way to get your bearings of the city is by checking out the views from the top of Mount Victoria, or Mt Vic, as the locals call it. Rising 196m above the city, the Mount Victoria Lookout has stunning panoramic views of Wellington city, harbour and hills.
5) Weta Workshop & the Weta Cave
Visit the home of movie-making magic in the heart of Wellywood
6) Hannahs Laneway
Hidden away in the very middle of Wellington (between Leeds and Eva Streets), you’ll discover Hannahs Laneway, Wellington's little food haven.
7) Cuba Street
One of Wellington's best-loved and best-known streets, Cuba Street is one of those places where everyone is welcome and feels at home. It's the home of the high/low: dine out on delicious $10 dumplings or a divine degustation at the renowned restaurant, Logan Brown; see the Bucket Fountain and street art or cutting-edge contemporary art at one of the street's art galleries. Wellington's home of the unexpected, the quirky, the alternative and the fun – there's always something new to discover on Cuba Street.
8) Wander the Wellington Waterfront
For a city perched on the harbour’s edge, it's not surprising that locals flock to the waterfront any chance they get. With a wide footpath that stretches from the Railway Station around to Oriental Bay and beyond, it's a perfect trail for walking, jogging or cycling. Along the way, you’ll find sculptures to admire, spots to sit and places to dine. On sunny days, stop by Taranaki Wharf for a gelato and to watch as swimmers jump off a specially-designed eight-metre-high dive platform.
9) Wellington Zoo
The first carboNZero certified zoo in the world, Wellington Zoo puts conservation at the centre of everything they do. Experience an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime Close Encounters with some of the zoo's endangered animals.
10) Harbourside market
On Sunday mornings, Wellington's oldest market hosts a colourful array of food trucks and stallholders selling fresh produce, flowers, cheeses, bread and seafood straight off the boat.
This list was compiled by WellingtonNZ (a local council-owned organization). The promotional photo is credited to "Wellington Cable Car".