
Te Papa museum exterior on the Wellington waterfront
Photo: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa / CC BY-SA 4.0 / DetailsNational collections, native wildlife and harbour views in and around the capital.
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Combine a waterfront museum visit with a hilltop or sanctuary experience. Check the transport connection as well as the attraction booking, and keep an indoor option for windy or wet weather.
Confirm opening times, admission, accessibility and booking requirements directly. Experiences are suggestions, not live availability.
Local visitor informationSources reviewed 2026-10-08. Conditions and services can change.

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Te Papa museum exterior on the Wellington waterfront
Photo: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Details
Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
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Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
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Lawn and planted borders in Wellington Botanic Garden
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Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
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Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
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Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
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Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
Photo: Tom Ackroyd / CC0 1.0 / Details
Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
Photo: Tom Ackroyd / CC0 1.0 / Details
Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
Photo: Tom Ackroyd / CC0 1.0 / Details
Wellington Harbour from Roseneath
Photo: Tom Ackroyd / CC0 1.0 / DetailsFree refers to general entry or the named self-guided visit, not a whole day's costs. Transport, parking and extras may be additional. Check admission where residency or ticket choices differ.