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Things to do in Wellington

47 ideas for a day or a night in Wellington, by what you’re in the mood for, picked by the hotels and hostels who live here.

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Outdoors · 14Walking tours · 13Nightlife · 6Shopping · 4Wellness & fitness · 4Tours & day trips · 4Arts & culture · 2

Outdoors in Wellington

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FreeOtari-Wilton's Bush circular circuitRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 05 Wellington - d Paekakariki to Elsdon Camp, PoriruaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 05 Wellington - e Elsdon Camp, Porirua to Lambton Quay, WellingtonRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeTe Araroa - 05 Wellington - f Lambton Quay, Wellington to Shorland Park, Island BayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeSkyline WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRangituhi WalkRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeMount Matthews Track4.5 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeSanctuary to SeaRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeRed RocksRoute on OpenStreetMapFreeNorthern WalkwayRoute on OpenStreetMap

Walking tours in Wellington

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FreeWellington - A very Compact CityDaily · 2 hrsHighlights of WellingtonAny time · 7 hrs · From €2Wellington on a Good DayAny time · 5.5 hrs · From €2Wellington: History & HeritageAny time · 4 hrs · From €2Wellington Urban Art WalkAny time · 4 hrs · From €2Wellington on a Rainy DayAny time · 8 hrs · From €2N9 Neighbourhood - Wellington: Your Curated Guide to the Capital's BestAny time · 4 hrs · From €2A Day in WellingtonAny time · 3 hrs · From €2Food Tour of WellingtonAny time · 3 hrs · From €2A Day in WellingtonAny time · 3 hrs · From €2

Nightlife in Wellington

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Dee's PlaceWellington · ★ 4.9 on GoogleHanging DitchWellington · $$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleHawthorn LoungeWellington · $$$ · ★ 4.7 on GoogleAmuse Snack BarWellington · $$ · ★ 4.9 on GoogleLittle Beer QuarterWellington · $$ · ★ 4.6 on GoogleMartini on Jackson Restaurant Bar and Sheesha LoungeLower Hutt · ★ 4.6 on Google

Shopping in Wellington

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Bizarre BazaarWellington · ★ 5 on GoogleCoco WellingtonWellington · ★ 4.9 on GoogleFlorence BoutiqueWellington · ★ 4.8 on GoogleStyle On JacksonLower Hutt · ★ 5 on Google

Wellness & fitness in Wellington

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AWHI Yoga & WellbeingWellington · ★ 4.9 on GoogleNowYogaWellington · ★ 5 on GoogleSpace StudioWellington · ★ 4.9 on GoogleTusk Yoga StudioWellington · ★ 5 on Google

Tours & day trips in Wellington

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Zealandia - Twilight Guided Eco Wildlife Tour2.5 hrs30 Mins Supercar Passenger Experience30 minKombucha Tasting and Private Factory Tour45 minScenic Wellington Helicopter Flight9 min

Arts & culture in Wellington

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Otari-Wilton's BushWellington · ★ 4.8 on GoogleWētā Workshop ExperiencesWellington · ★ 4.6 on Google
What’s On WellingtonThis week in Wellington, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in WellingtonThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries hotels send their own guests to.

Things to do in Wellington, answered

What are the best things to do in Wellington?

Right now: Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit (outdoors), Wellington - A very Compact City (walking tours), Dee's Place (nightlife) and Bizarre Bazaar (shopping). Each list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and their booking partners.

What can I do for free in Wellington?

Otari-Wilton's Bush circular circuit, Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - d Paekakariki to Elsdon Camp, Porirua, Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - e Elsdon Camp, Porirua to Lambton Quay, Wellington and Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - f Lambton Quay, Wellington to Shorland Park, Island Bay, and 9 more.

What's on in Wellington this week?

What's On Wellington has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.