Tourist Attractions in Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington is not only the capital of New Zealand but also a place full of attractions for tourists as well as has great cultural activities. Restaurants are very good and the city is compact easy to explore by foot. There are plenty of tours and things to do ranging from the contemplative to the extra radical tour. The main attractions in Wellington are:

Attraction	Description
Police Museum	Great cultural activity. This museum is about the action the Police took solving crimes and helping in natural disasters. The is a shop with souvenirs and collectors items. In Porirua, North of Wellington..
Silver Stream Railway Museum	Museum with the most complete collection of locomotives in New Zealand and all work. In Upper Hutt.
Southward Vintage Car Museum	Museums with about 160 vintage cars. In Paraparaumu.
Dowse Art Museum	Museum of contemporary arts with exhibitions from New Zealand artists as well as International artists. In Lower Hutt.
Te Papa Museum	The biggest museum in new Zealand (National museum) Anything about New Zealand is to be found in this museum. Downtown at Cable Street.
Mikes Bike's	Guided tours riding bicycles in Wellington and the coast.
Fergs Kayaks	Kayak tours in Wellington Bay
Mount Victoria	The best panoramic view of Wellington. From the city centre take the bus number 20.
Adventure Out	Specialized in tours for gay men. 11 Koromiko Road.
Mud Cycles	Rent bicycles & mountain bikes. Also offer bike tours.1 Allington Road.
Kapiti 4 x 4 Adventures	Adventures in 4x4 bikes in the forest of Akatarawa. In Kapiti.
Wellington Boat Charters	Tours and fishing tours in the bay. Evan's Bay Marina.
Adventure Safari	Half day or full day tours around Wellington visiting: lookouts, chocolate factory, valleys, forests, beaches and much more. Many other options.
Wellington Waterfront	The waterfront part of Wellington is full of attraction and great for a stroll. Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay.
Walking Tour - Wellington - The Dark Side	A tour done by foot inside town visiting crime scenes and pubs where notorious politicians used to get drunk. Know about scandals, frauds, and all dark side of Wellington including the brothel.
Adventure Aviation	Flight in a Tiger Moth um Biplane built in 1942. Scenic flights above the city. Paraparaumu Airport, Kapiti Road.
Top Adventures & Hangdog Indoor Climbing Centre	Practice climbing and alpinism at open air and indoors.
Dolphin Sailing Academy	Learn to Sail or take a tour in the bay by Sailboat. Pier D, Seaview Marina, Port Road.
Wellington Rover Tours	Visit the places the film Lord of the Rings where shoot. Also tours in the city. Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre.
Cable Car & Wellington Botanic Gardens.	A Funicular that goes to the highest parts of the city where the botanic gardens are. Great views. In the city centre.
Pete Lamb fishing	If you want to catch big fishes go with an expert. 15 Kingsford Smith Street
Wellington Zoo	The oldest in New Zealand with a section dedicated to African animals. 200 Daniell Street
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary	Ecologic sanctuary with lots of birds including the Kiwi. 2,5 km from the parliament.
Kapiti Island Alive Nature and Heritage Tours	This island was clean of predators to host species close to extinction. Full day tour including lunch. Waiorua Bay.
Parliament Building, Beehive	The Beehive as the New Zealand Parliament is called has free guided tours.

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