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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Wellington

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

7.2
4.4/5
204 reviews
Wellington · 661m from downtown
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FromNZD 35.00
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Hobbiton Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

Hobbiton Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest

4.9/5
848 reviews21 booked
Departs from Wellington
Free cancellationDuration: 150 minsEnglish
FromNZD 132.98
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12 days · Sydney - Hobart - Adelaide - Kangaroo Island - Melbourne - Sydney

12 days · Sydney - Hobart - Adelaide - Kangaroo Island - Melbourne - Sydney

4.1/5
22 reviews12 booked
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Spirit
3
Depart from Sydney
From NZD 2,239
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12D11N • 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Queenstown

Level 4
12D11N • 12 Day New Zealand Private Tour from Auckland to Queenstown

5/5
11 reviews
EnglishPrivate Tours
From NZD 13,945
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Experiences you can't miss in Wellington

Featured Day tours in Wellington

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1-day Lord of the Rings Tour in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand [Includes Weta Workshop + Themed Lunch]
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1-day Lord of the Rings Tour in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand [Includes Weta Workshop + Themed Lunch]

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 1.1 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromNZD 338.00
Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour

5.0/5
· 62 reviews
Duration: 2–3 hrs
English
Free cancellation
62 consecutive positive reviews
FromNZD 429.91
Exclusive Shenandoah - Half-Day Tour
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Exclusive Shenandoah - Half-Day Tour

Duration: 24 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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FromNZD 165.91
Half-day tour to Weta Workshop in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand [City transfers | Classic experience]
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Half-day tour to Weta Workshop in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand [City transfers | Classic experience]

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromNZD 184.00
Wellington and Picton: Interislander Ferry
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Wellington and Picton: Interislander Ferry

4.8/5
· 28 reviews
Duration: 3.5 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 92.64NZD 97.52
2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

4.9/5
· 353 reviews· 38 booked
Duration: 2 hrs
Free cancellation
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34 consecutive positive reviews
FromNZD 183.10
Milford Sound Cruise
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Milford Sound Cruise

4.7/5
· 99 reviews· 46 booked
Duration: 105 mins
Free cancellation
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FromNZD 163.78

Featured Culture & history in Wellington

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New Zealand North Island Wellington Wētā Workshop 90-min tour [English guide | multiple time slots optional]
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New Zealand North Island Wellington Wētā Workshop 90-min tour [English guide | multiple time slots optional]

Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
FromNZD 72.00
Wellington, New Zealand: professional translation | local guide | tour guide | self-guided tour services | itinerary customization
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Wellington, New Zealand: professional translation | local guide | tour guide | self-guided tour services | itinerary customization

Duration: 5 hrs
English
FromNZD 901.53
Wellington Highlights Audio Tour: Capital Heritage and Culture
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Wellington Highlights Audio Tour: Capital Heritage and Culture

Duration: 2 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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20% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 12.68NZD 15.85
Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket

4.8/5
· 242 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Free cancellation
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28 consecutive positive reviews
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 55.96NZD 58.91
Gourmet Food & Wine Tour Queenstown: 4 wineries & 5 dish lunch
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Gourmet Food & Wine Tour Queenstown: 4 wineries & 5 dish lunch

4.9/5
· 90 reviews
Duration: 390 mins
Free cancellation
97.8% of travelers recommend
FromNZD 346.74

Featured Outdoor & sports in Wellington

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E-Bike Exploration Tour on the Remutaka Rail Trail, New Zealand 93471
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E-Bike Exploration Tour on the Remutaka Rail Trail, New Zealand 93471

Duration: 6 hrs
English
FromNZD 278.04
Queenstown 4 hour Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Cave Tour & Antipasto
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Queenstown 4 hour Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Cave Tour & Antipasto

4.8/5
· 113 reviews
Duration: 4 hrs
Free cancellation
96.5% of travelers recommend
FromNZD 254.68
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)
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Wellington City to Coast Highlights Tour (with Lunch)

4.8/5
· 105 reviews
Duration: 5 hrs
Free cancellation
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94.3% of travelers recommend
FromNZD 219.91
Wellington City to Coast Highlights Guided Tour
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Wellington City to Coast Highlights Guided Tour

5.0/5
· 14 reviews
Duration: 5 hrs
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 212.42NZD 223.61
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
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Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 2 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 141.36NZD 148.81
Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour
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Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour

5.0/5
· 1 review
Duration: 5 hrs
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 283.69NZD 298.63
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
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Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket

4.7/5
· 9 reviews
Free cancellation
5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 12.34NZD 12.99
Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton
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Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton

5.0/5
· 2 reviews
Duration: 8.5 hrs
English
Free cancellation
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5% off
Limited-time sale
FromNZD 113.85NZD 119.85

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Wellington Cruises

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115 days · Hilo - North America - Oceania - Asia - Vancouver

115 days · Hilo - North America - Oceania - Asia - Vancouver

Sail the world and take in historic cities and vast, azure seas.
4.8/5 · 20 reviews
Princess Cruises ·
Coral Princess3
From NZD 24,107
5 days · Sydney - Hobart - Sydney

5 days · Sydney - Hobart - Sydney

4.1/5 · 22 reviews · 6 booked
Norwegian Cruise Line ·
Norwegian Spirit3
Depart from Sydney
From NZD 807
131 days · Fort Lauderdale - North America - South America - Antarctica - Oceania - Asia - Africa - Fort Lauderdale

131 days · Fort Lauderdale - North America - South America - Antarctica - Oceania - Asia - Africa - Fort Lauderdale

5/5 · 1 review
Holland America Line ·
Volendam3
Depart from Fort Lauderdale
From NZD 53,311
111 days · Hilo - North America - Oceania - Asia - Vancouver

111 days · Hilo - North America - Oceania - Asia - Vancouver

4.8/5 · 20 reviews
Princess Cruises ·
Coral Princess3
From NZD 23,095
130 days · Fort Lauderdale - South America - North America - Oceania - Asia - Vancouver

130 days · Fort Lauderdale - South America - North America - Oceania - Asia - Vancouver

4.8/5 · 20 reviews
Princess Cruises ·
Coral Princess3
Depart from Fort Lauderdale
From NZD 26,470
10 days · Sydney - Hobart - Kangaroo Island - Adelaide - Melbourne - Sydney

10 days · Sydney - Hobart - Kangaroo Island - Adelaide - Melbourne - Sydney

4.7/5 · 11 reviews · 2 booked
Celebrity Cruises ·
Celebrity Edge4
Depart from Sydney
Cruise line offer-NZD 3,716
From NZD 7,624NZD 11,339
9 days · Sydney - Hobart - Tasmania - Melbourne - Eden - Sydney

9 days · Sydney - Hobart - Tasmania - Melbourne - Eden - Sydney

4.5/5 · 17 reviews · 6 booked
Princess Cruises ·
Royal Princess4
Depart from Sydney
From NZD 1,773

Group Tours in Wellington

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4D3N • 4Day/3Nights Wellington to Auckland Tour

Level 44D3N • 4Day/3Nights Wellington to Auckland Tour

4/5
11 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 1,664
10D9N • 10 Days Ultimate Guided Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Tour

10D9N • 10 Days Ultimate Guided Tour of Tasmania - Comfort Tour

5/5
28 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 4,307
4D3N • 4Day/3Nights Auckland to Wellington Tour

Level 44D3N • 4Day/3Nights Auckland to Wellington Tour

4.1/5
9 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 1,664
19D18N • The Chilled Kiwi Tour (19 days)

19D18N • The Chilled Kiwi Tour (19 days)

EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Experience an authentic Māori Village evening with a traditional hangi dinner. · Explore the magical Waitomo Ruakuri Cave on an included 90-minute guided tour. · Relax at Wai Ariki Hot Springs nestled on the shores of Lake Rotorua.
From NZD 4,507
5D4N • 5Day/4Nights Auckland to Christchurch Tour

Level 45D4N • 5Day/4Nights Auckland to Christchurch Tour

3/5
2 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 2,539
7D6N • 7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts

Level 37D6N • 7-Day Super Value Tour of Tasmania: Explore Tasmania's West and East Coasts

4.8/5
33 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 2,098
7D6N • 7Day/6Nights Auckland to Queenstown

Level 47D6N • 7Day/6Nights Auckland to Queenstown

5/5
7 reviews
EnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
From NZD 3,326
3D2N • 3-Day Bruny Island & Port Arthur Guided Tour（Excl. accom.）

3D2N • 3-Day Bruny Island & Port Arthur Guided Tour（Excl. accom.）

Max. 24 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Accommodation excluded — pure itinerary experience · Aurora Night Tour：Aurora chase (free) when KP ≥5. · Cancel up to 24hours in advance for a full refund
From NZD 624
Wellington Today's weatherPartly clear 14-17℃
Wellington weather for the next 2 days11/2: 15-18℃, 11/3: 14-19℃

Trip Moments in Wellington

Five Epic NZ Cities That Are Major Travel Goals 🇳🇿✨

Five Epic NZ Cities That Are Major Travel Goals 🇳🇿✨

“Dreaming of a wild New Zealand adventure?”@MD SHAHED IQBAL SHUHAG · travellikeapro · 14 days ago
🇳🇿✨ NEW ZEALAND — THE COUNTRY THAT DOESN’T FEEL REAL! 🏔️💙

🇳🇿✨ NEW ZEALAND — THE COUNTRY THAT DOESN’T FEEL REAL! 🏔️💙

“Imagine a place where snow-capped mountains touch the clouds, turquoise lakes look like liquid diamonds, waterfalls tumble through ancient forests, and every winding road leads to another breathtaking view.”@Lo1aaa · newzealand · 4 days ago

Popular cities near Wellington

Kaikoura

Kaikoura

Christchurch

Christchurch

Picton

Picton

Queenstown

Queenstown

Rotorua

Rotorua

New Plymouth

New Plymouth

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass National Park

Frequently asked questions

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Wellington?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 1-day Lord of the Rings Tour in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand [Includes Weta Workshop + Themed Lunch], Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour, and Exclusive Shenandoah - Half-Day Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 1 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Wellington is around NZD 92.64 – NZD 429.91. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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