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Wellington is New Zealand's Capital, and is built around a beautiful harbor.

With a strong artistic background, Wellington is recognized as the Nation's cultural hub, and also has a strong sporting focus.

Home to hundreds of cafes and restaurants, it's a food lovers paradise. And with many world class wineries nearby, it's a perfect holiday destination.

And of course, Wellington is also the departure and arrival point for the Interislander ferry between the North and South Islands.

What are the best things to see and do in Wellington?

As you can see here, there are a vast range of things to see and do, in and around Wellington.

But which are the best? Well, that's where we can assist.

We've listened to our customers, and factored in our own experiences, and have come up with a shortlist of our best Wellington tours.

All highly rated, these are the tours that our customers rave about.

So if your time in Wellington is limited, check out these great Wellington tours and activities now.

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Here's our top Wellington tours

1) Te Papa, perhaps one of the World’s best museums?

Te Papa is something special.

Sitting next to the harbor and close to the central city area, New Zealand’s national museum is a wonderful smorgasboard of New Zealand culture, art, history and lifestyle.

It's a place where you can spend hours and hours, wandering through the exhibits, interacting with displays, and learning all about this amazing country.

Te Papa's charm spans generations, and age is no barrier to enjoyment here.

The "Mana Whenua" exhibit tells the story of the traditional Maori people. "Mountains to Sea" explores the vast variety of New Zealand's stunning landscapes, and "Golden Days" gives a quirky insight of what it means to be a New Zealander.

Perhaps one of the most sombre and inspiring exhibits is "Gallipoli: The scale of our war". Detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Gallipoli conflict in World War 1, the exhibit focuses on the lives of eight everyday New Zealander's who were caught up in the war. Bought to life with the help of the Weta Workshop, the display features incredibly detailed sculptures which took over twenty four thousand hours to create.

Te Papa is a must if you are visiting Wellington.

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2) And don't forget about "Wellywood"

"Wellywood" (Wellington) is the center of the nation's vibrant film industry.

And it's the home of the legendary film director Sir Peter Jackson (from Lord of the Rings), and his production house.

It was also the location for King Kong and the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

The Weta Cave museum showcases the amazing projects of Jackson and his equally talented partners Jamie Selkirk, Richard Taylor, and Tania Rodger.

More than twenty years of production is documented, with displays including numerous famous props and characters from their body of work.

The British newspaper The Guardian, gave the Weta workshop tours a World top 10 rating in 2016!

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3) You must visit Zealandia if you are in Wellington

You have to come and see this unique eco-exhibition that documents the history of New Zealand’s wonderful wildlife.

Zealandia is only a few minutes from the Wellington central business district, and is made up of two main attractions.

Zealandia, The Exhibition, is an indoor exhibit, that takes you through time to learn about the evolution of New Zealand's wildlife. Here you can see life like recreations of the extinct giant moa, and Haast’s eagle.

They were huge!

Learn about the efforts of New Zealander's to preserve their special wildlife.

Outside, the very appropriately named Sanctuary Valley stretches over some five hundred and fifty acres, and is bounded by a predator proof barrier. This ensures that the native wildlife is able to thrive, unaffected by outside predators.

Rangers offer free talks, and point out some of the local birdlife including the takahe and hihi.

Do yourself a favor, and come and see Zealandia. You won't be disappointed.

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4) Here's one for wine lovers

The Martinborough vinyards are located around 80 kilometers from Wellington.

Once a quiet backwater, Martinborough is now a thriving wine growing region, and is home to some of the best Pinot Noir in New Zealand.

Hotel pick up and drop off are included, together with a relaxing return train ride from Wellington to Featherston station, where you will meet your expert local guide.

Your tour then takes you to four of the region’s best boutique wineries, where you have a chance to mingle with the owners, sample some of their best wines, and learn about the history of the region.

Relax in the village with a delicious antipasto lunch (included in the tour cost), and if time allows, explore the local galleries and craft outlets.

Your day wraps up with a lovely cheese platter and coffee.

This full day tour is highly recommended, and the train journey is a great and unexpected feature.

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5) Want to see the sights but not much time?

Then this great feature packed tour could be just what you are looking for, and is one of the highest rated of all Wellington tours.

The beauty of this tour is that it only last for two and a half hours. But in that time you get to see so much that you almost want to stay on the bus and see more!

Your tour takes you to some of Wellington’s most popular spots, like the Beehive (Parliament buildings) and the heritage listed Old St Paul’s Cathedral, which is constructed entirely of native New Zealand timbers.

Head up to Mt Victoria for awesome views across Wellington (we recommend the optional ride on Wellington's famous cable car), then visit some lovely coastal suburbs like Seatoun and Oriental Bay.

You will also have time to explore the Wellington Botanic Gardens. Sprawling over some twenty five hectares, you'll see the Begonia House and more than three thousand roses in the rose garden!

Learn about Wellington's history, and if you ask, your guide might even give you some insider tips about the best places to eat, or some special activities that you may not have known about.

This tour is a great introduction to the charms of Wellington.

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We've only scratched the surface here. There are so many more great things to do here.

If you've enjoyed reading about our selection of the best Wellington tours, then maybe you would like to see what else is available?

With so much to see and do here, Wellington is a place where you can easily spend a week or so.

So grab a coffee, and have a look at the range of tours available.

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Of course if you have any questions about Wellington or New Zealand, don't hesitate to ask us.

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