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Wellington city and harbor under a cloudy sky

Attractions in Wellington

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Wellington, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

8 places

Katherine Mansfield House & Garden

MuseumKatherine Mansfield House & Garden

National Library of New Zealand

SightNational Library of New Zealand

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

MuseumMuseum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush

GardenOtari-Wilton's Bush

Green rolling hills meet a vibrant blue ocean coastline

ZooZealandia Te Māra a Tāne

Mount Victoria Lookout

ViewpointMount Victoria Lookout

white and black concrete building under blue sky during daytime

LandmarkNew Zealand Parliament Buildings

Old Government Buildings, Wellington

Historic siteOld Government Buildings, Wellington

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