10 TOP Things to Do in Greater Wellington October 2026

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A waterfront promenade with a rocky breakwater, a playground, and modern buildings in the background.

A pedestrian street lined with shops, a cafe, and a public seating area.

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Things to do

Wellington Electric Bike Rental

Rp869.565

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Half Day Lord of the Rings Tour

Rp1.994.885

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Wellington: Guided City Tour with Cable Car Ticket

Rp1.120.563

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

Rp2.455.243

per adult

Guided Small Group Walking Tour in Wellington

Rp865.890

per adult

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer

Rp2.241.126

per adult

Wellington 90 minute Harbour Cruise

Rp808.184

per adult

Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Rp356.543

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Shared 90 minutes Tour of Stonehenge Aotearoa

Rp662.151

per adult

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What to do in Greater Wellington

Stay near popular Greater Wellington attractions

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Te Papa

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See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.

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Where to stay in Greater Wellington

Find the best Greater Wellington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Wellington CBD

If you're spending some time in Wellington CBD, Wellington Cable Car and New Zealand Portrait Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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Te Aro

Te Aro is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St James Theatre and Cuba Street Mall, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Wellington.

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Wellington Waterfront

The abundant dining options and interesting museums are top of the list for many visitors to Wellington Waterfront. A stop by Te Papa or TSB Bank Arena might round out your trip.

A coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, surrounded by hills and a large body of water.

Petone

Seaside views, cafes and waterfront views are some highlights of Petone. Make a stop by Petone Foreshore or Petone Settlers Museum while you're exploring.