Well known for its arts and culture, those traveling to New Zealand will find plenty of free attractions in Wellington to keep them entertained during their stay. A popular destination for many travelers who travel on a budget, Wellington boasts a multitude of art galleries, museums, gardens and outdoor activities including kayaking and mountain biking. The capital city was even named ’the coolest little capital in the world' by Lonely Planet.
Weta Cave
Corner of Weka St & Camperdown Roads
Miramar, Wellington
6022, NZ
A unique museum, Weta cave houses some of the characters, props and displays from some of Hollywood’s biggest movies including The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Avatar and District 9. Weta is the home of Academy award winning special effects that brought so many movies to life. This exceptional museum is a must see for any film enthusiast and is a great example of the free attractions in Wellington.
Wellington Botanic Gardens
101 Glenmore St.
Wellington
6012, NZ
Held over 26 hectares, the Wellington Botanic Gardens give visitors a opportunity to take in the incredible view over New Zealand’s capital city. Preserving some of the oldest indigenous plants and also cultivating newer ones, the plants are adorned by sculptures and fountains adding to the tranquility of the gardens. Perhaps the botanic gardens’ most fascinating addition is the ‘peace flame’. Created from the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, during WWII.
The Film Archive
84 Taranaki Street
PO BOX 11-449
Wellington, NZ
An attraction aimed at those interested in Wellington’s media history, the Film Archive safeguards many of New Zealand’s homegrown film including documentaries, commercials, home movies and feature films. Visitors to the archive are able to appreciate the films in the comfort of a cinema and can also enjoy the museum’s ever changing exhibits.
Writers’ Walk
Tourist information centre
Corner of Victoria and Wakefield St.
Civic Square,
Wellington, NZ
Thanks to its culture and beauty, many novelists, playwrights and poets have spent lived and worked in Wellington. To find out more about the writers who called Wellington their home, the tourist information centre give out i-Site maps, to enable tourists to complete a writers walk, discovering quotations and stories from a collection of New Zealand’s most prolific writers. One of the most interesting free attractions in Wellington, the writers’ walk is well worth the time.
Museum of Wellington City and Sea
Queens Wharf
Wellington, NZ
An interactive museum, the Museum of Wellington City and Sea tells the story of New Zealand’s capital and its maritime history. The museum regularly features visiting exhibits and a giant cinema screen where visitors can hear the tales of Wellington’s heroes and villains. Those visiting the museum need to allow up to 2 hours to browse the exhibits, films and shows – one of the best and most educational of the free attractions in Wellington.
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