Adam Art Gallery
A university art gallery that is open to all visitors with a changing set of exhibitions. Located at Gate 3, Victoria University .

Capital E
Underneath the ‘city to sea bridge' is Capital E a performance centre for children that is active during the school holidays. Located at the Civic Square.

Carter Observatory National Observatory of New Zealand
Carter Observatory is a Planetarium with telescope viewing. Located at 40 Salamanca Road , Kelburn (04 472 8167).

Colonial Cottage Museum
Wellington 's oldest building built in 1858. The cottage now brings to life what it was like to be family in Wellington in the 1800's. Located at 68 Nairn Street .

Courtenay
Courtenay in downtown Wellington is nightlife area with restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas and theatres.

Cuba
The Cuba area of downtown Wellington is an alternative quarter where there is plenty of creative energy.

City Gallery Wellington
A constantly changing collection and has a reputation for innovation. Civic Square, Wakefield Street (04 801 3021)

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
A wildlife sanctuary with the spotted kiwi, tuatara, saddleback and stitchbird, located at the end of Waiapu Road , Karori (04 920 2222)

Matiu/Somes Island
In the harbour Matiu/Somes is a breeding ground for various bird species and makes for a good trip to view the history, natural beauty and views. Travel on the Dominion Post Ferry.

Mount Victoria
A good lookout point with views to the Airport, the Harbour, the CBD. It takes about an hour to walk up from Courtenay Place . The memorial at the top of the lookout is dedicated to Admiral Byrd the first person to fly over the South Pole.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
New Zealand 's national museum opened 1998 and an internationally recognised museum. The museum mixes original artefacts and maximises the use of technologies to tell stories. Located in Cable Street (04 381 7000).

Museum of Wellington City and Sea
The Museum concentrates on the story of Wellington housed in the original 1892 Bond Store. Located at Queen's Wharf (04 472 8904).

National Cricket Museum
The story of cricket in New Zealand . Located at Old Stand, Basin Reserve.

New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts
The exhibitions are displayed in the Wharf offices and many of the exhibits are for sale. Located at Ground floor, Wharf Offices.

New Zealand Parliament Buildings
Parliament has been sitting in Wellington since 1865. Guided tours are available of the parliament buildings that stand in front of a very well kept lawn. Located at Lambton Quay.

New Zealand Police Museum
The story and role of the New Zealand Police. Located at The Royal New Zealand Police College campus, Papakowhai Road , Porirua (04 238 3141).

Wellington Botanic Garden
Large gardens with views, forests, bushland and designed gardens. Located at 101 Glenmore Street , Thorndon (04 499 1400)

Wellington Cable Car
A very popular attraction is to take the Cable Car from Lambton Quay to the top of Upland Road via Clifton Terrace, Talavera, Salamanca and Kelburn Park . From the lookout at the top of the Botanic Gardens are good views of Wellington . Located at Cable Car Lane , 280 Lambton Quay, (04 472 2199)

Wellington Cable Car Museum
This museum tells the story of the Wellington Cable Car and housed in the old winding house. Located at the top of the Cable Car, 1 Upland Road , Kelburn (04 475 3578)

Wellington Waterfront
Wellington Waterfront is a lively area with attractions for all, Queens Wharf
Jervois Quay.

Wellington Zoo
A well established zoo where sleepovers are possible. Located at 200 Daniell Street , Newtown (04 381 6755)

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