Things to Do in Wellington
8 activities and experiences for backpackers.
All (8)Culture (2)Food & Drink (1)Nature (3)Tours (1)Water Sports (1)
Culture
Explore the street art and vintage shops of Aro Valley
Explore the street art and vintage shops of Aro Valley
Free
Spend a half-day at Te Papa museum
Spend a half-day at Te Papa museum (free; allow 3+ hours for the main exhibitions)
Free
Food & Drink
Wander Cuba Street for cafes, buskers, record shops, and the Friday/Saturday Night Market
Wander Cuba Street for cafes, buskers, record shops, and the Friday/Saturday Night Market
Free
Nature
Hike the Skyline Walkway for panoramic harbour views
Hike the Skyline Walkway for panoramic harbour views
Free
Ride the Wellington Cable Car and walk back down through the Botanic Gardens
Ride the Wellington Cable Car and walk back down through the Botanic Gardens
Free
Watch the sunset from Mount Victoria lookout
Watch the sunset from Mount Victoria lookout (free, 30-minute walk from CBD)
Free
Tours
Visit Zealandia, the predator-free ecosanctuary
Visit Zealandia, the predator-free ecosanctuary (discounted entry for backpackers)
Free
Water Sports
Take a brewery tour or hit the craft beer bars on Hannah's Laneway
Take a brewery tour or hit the craft beer bars on Hannah's Laneway
Free