Natural features
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve
Paraparaumu, Wellington
One of New Zealand's oldest and most important nature reserves, 5 km off the coast near Paraparaumu.
Travel tips in Wellington, New Zealand
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Attractions
Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
Wellington
New Zealand's national museum, with Māori and Pacific treasures, a marae, a colossal squid, the Gallipoli exhibition with giant figures made by Weta …
Natural features
Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Wellington
Wellington
The world's first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary: 225 hectares of forest valley in the suburb of Karori, surrounded by a predator-proof fence, just …
Campsites
Bucks Road Campsite
Martinborough, Wellington
Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauwharenīkau River set in regenerating bush.
Campsites
Catchpool Valley Campsite
Wellington
This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region.
Campsites
Corner Creek Campsite
Lower Hutt, Wellington
Just a 5 minute walk from Palliser Bay. Go fishing, surfing, walking, hunting and mountain biking.
Campsites
Holdsworth Campsite
Masterton, Wellington
At the eastern park entrance beneath the Tararua Ranges.
Campsites
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Masterton, Wellington
This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek, with an old logging and exotic redwood forest trail area nearby.
Buildings
New Zealand Parliament tours, Wellington
Wellington
Free guided tours of New Zealand's Parliament run every hour, every day, from the visitor centre in the foyer of Parliament House.
Campsites
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Otaki, Wellington
One of the main entrances to Tararua Forest Park, the campsite is surrounded by open river terraces and regenerating bush.
Campsites
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Waipawa, Wellington
Sited beside the Putangirua Stream with views of Cook Strait and a pebbly beach across the road.
Campsites
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Masterton, Wellington
This secluded campsite is at the head of two spectacular gorges above the Waiohine River.
Natural features
Wellington's south coast and bays drive
Wellington
Wellington has one of the world's great natural harbours, and a drive (or bike ride) around the bays and the wild south coast shows it off.
Natural features
Petone Beach
Petone, Wellington
A long sandy beach at the top of Wellington Harbour, in the Hutt Valley suburb of Petone, with views across the water to the city.