Wellington Cruise Port Guide
Photos: russellstreet (CC BY-SA 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Vik R, Colleen Grover, Samara Silva, ALFA HIVE · via Google Maps
- Country:
- New Zealand
- Region:
- Australia & New Zealand
- Coordinates:
- 41.2889° S, 174.7772° E
About Wellington
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.
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Things to do in Wellington on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Kidada Tamar · via Google Maps Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
4.7 (26,381) 0.4 km from port
New Zealand's principal museum tracking native and colonial culture as well as natural history.
Near: Te Papa Store (30 m) · Wellington Waterfront Walk (128 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “I have visited Te Papa this Saturday. The museum is stunning with fantastic interactive exhibits. The giant squid display absolutely…” — Ethan
- 5 · “One of the best museums ever visited. Plenty of interactive and gamified explanations to everything about NZ not only for…” — Ugnė Šilinskaitė
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Photo: Nobasictraveller · via Google Maps Botanical garden
Wellington Botanic Garden
4.7 (10,356) 1.1 km from port
Botanic garden of 61-acres, planted in 1868 with native bush, tropical greenhouse and seasonal beds.
Near: The Discovery Garden (31 m) · Wellington Botanic Garden Treehouse Visitor Centre (102 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “We were recently married at Remembrance Ridge in the Wellington Botanic Garden, and it was such a beautiful spot for…” — Summer and Shane
- 5 · “Wellington Botanic Garden is a beautiful and peaceful escape right in the heart of the city. It’s the perfect place…” — Rijosh Sebastian
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Photo: Groll · via Google Maps Transportation service
Wellington Cable Car
4.6 (7,562) 0.5 km from port
Opened in 1902, the country's only running cablecar offers panoramic city views & a history museum.
Near: lululemon (11 m) · Woolworths Cable Car Lane (52 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
- 5 · “Awesome experience riding the cable car. one of the city's most iconic attractions, running from the heart of the central…” — Paul Flanigan
- 5 · “The Wellington Cable Car is highly recommended if you’re visiting the city. The ride itself is really fun, especially with…” — Gleeko Magpoc
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Photo: A. Michael Stevens · via Google Maps Observation Deck
Mount Victoria Lookout
4.7 (6,439) 1.6 km from port
Tranquil picnic area featuring panoramic vistas of the city, boats, airplanes & sunsets.
Near: Mount Victoria Lookout - Car Park 2 (34 m) · Mount Victoria Lookout Car Park 1 (72 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “A must visit spot in Wellington. Don't worries about the wind 🌬️🍃 hahaha! You can talk the walkway or drive…” — TheNZLILY
- 5 · “100% must-visit if you’re in Wellington. I hiked up from the ocean to the lookout, and it was a little…” — Jared Bayley
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Wildlife Refuge
Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
4.7 (6,165) 2.0 km from port
Wildlife sanctuary with native species, including rare birds, lizards, frogs, plants & trees.
Near: Rata Cafe (20 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “hidden gem, exceeded my expectation. We had a daytime guided tour and learned a lot about the birds in New…” — Hippocrene H
- 5 · “Such an amazing place. The tracks are all very nice and the forest is absolutely beautiful. The bird calls make…” — Emma Monnier
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Museum
Wellington Museum
4.6 (2,711) 0.4 km from port
Cool museum in a historic building with various unique exhibits showcasing the region's history.
Near: Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina Wellington (58 m) · TSB Arena (76 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “I have lived in Wellington for over 16 years and had never visited this Museum. We are frequent Te Papa…” — Ninia Henderson
- 5 · “We had the pleasure of doing the Wellington walking tour on Saturday, which starts at the museum. After a very…” — Phil Doyle
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Tourist attraction
Wellington Waterfront Walk
4.7 (2,212) 0.5 km from port
Popular harborside trail with artisan shops, waterside dining & kids' playgrounds, plus statues.
Near: Solace in the Wind (The Naked Man) Statue (89 m) · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (128 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Great walk on our way to the Te Papa museum. Plenty of restaurants and cafes along the way as well…” — Pradashnee Baatjes
- 5 · “Beautiful waterfront with lots of surprises and places to explore. I watched someone cannonball into a hole in the waterfront…” — Jessica Feenstra
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Historical landmark
Hobbit's Hideaway
4.4 (481) 1.7 km from port
Scenic Lord of the Rings filming location featuring forested walking trails.
Near: Mt Victoria Reserve Walking Paths (9 m) · Frodo's Reading Tree (46 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “So cool and 100% worth a visit if you’re a Lord of the Rings fan. For the life of me…” — Jared Bayley
- 5 · “The Hobbit Hideaway in Wellington is such a nice spot for Lord of the Rings fans. The short walk through…” — Michael
Map of Wellington and nearby attractions
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