- Enjoy a show at one of Wellington's many theatres which host a variety of live performances including the popular Fringe Festival.
- Take a turn around the recently renovated city centre, boasting many of the city's most impressive landmarks.
- Visit Ascot street, home of many of Wellington's historic buildings and fascinating 19th-century architecture.
- Ride the Swiss-built Kelburn Cable Car to the Kelburn Main Terminal for spectacular vistas of the city and its harbour.
- Picnic at the top of Mount Victoria, one of Wellington's most famous natural attractions.
- Cruise the harbour or take an excursion to nearby Somes Island aboard one of the several cruise boats departing from the waterfront.
- Shop to your heart's content on the Golden Mile, which runs along Lambton Quay and Willis street and offers a world-class shopping experience.
- Do some stargazing at Carter Observatory, one of Wellington's most popular tourist attractions.
- Try a walking tour of the city, hosted by Wellington City Council and offering a fascinating insight into many of the city's most historic locations.
- Visit one of the many stunning beaches around the Eastborne coastline, excellent for swimming, surfing and sunbathing year round.
Wellington City Guide - tourist guide to Wellington, New Zealand