Wellington and the Wairarapa
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1. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Museum/GalleryTe Papa Tongarewa (the Māori translation is "container of treasures") provides an essential introduction to the country's people, cultures,...Read More
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2. Pukaha Mount Bruce
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeHead 30 km (19 miles) north of Masterton for a fine introduction to the country's wildlife—particularly its endangered birds. An easy trail...Read More
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3. Southward Car Museum
Museum/GalleryHousing the southern hemisphere's largest private car collection, this museum has more than 400 automobiles and 140 motorcycles, plus aircraft...Read More
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4. Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeStaglands offers visitors the opportunity to feed and freely interact with wildlife in a beautiful natural environment. As you wander around...Read More
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5. Weta Cave & Workshop
Museum/GalleryThe innovative designers and effects wizards at Weta have brought many high-profile movies to life, so it’s no surprise that their home turf...Read More
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6. Archives New Zealand
Thorndon | Museum/GalleryHistory buffs should make a beeline here, as the national archives are a gold mine of documents, photographs, and maps. Records of New Zealand...Read More
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7. Ascot Street
Thorndon | Neighborhood/StreetBuilt in the 1870s, the little doll-like cottages along Ascot remain the finest example of a 19th-century streetscape in Wellington. A bench...Read More
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8. Ata Rangi Vineyard
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryThis family-owned and family-managed winery makes exceptional Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Célèbre (a Cabernet-Merlot-Shiraz...Read More
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9. Awaiti Gardens
Garden/ArboretumRegistered as a garden of regional significance, this tranquil 6-acre property has walkways, dovecotes, and a waterwheel. There’s an on-site...Read More
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10. Bluebank Blueberry and Emu Farm
Farm/RanchThis property produces delicious blueberries and raises the large flightless emus. ...Read More
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11. Blueberry Farm
Farm/RanchPick your own blueberries (January to March), or go for a swim in the river. ...Read More
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12. Cape Palliser
Cape Palliser | Nautical Site/LighthouseNamed by Captain Cook, Cape Palliser marks the eastern end of Palliser Bay. You can’t miss its lighthouse, a candy-striped classic erected in...Read More
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13. Castlepoint
Viewpoint/Scenic OverlookAn hour's drive east of Masterton along Te Ore-ore Road (which turns into the Masterton–Castlepoint Road), Castlepoint is perhaps the most...Read More
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14. City Gallery Wellington
Museum/GalleryThis gallery offers world-class exhibitions of contemporary New Zealand and international art with specific programs dedicated to local artists...Read More
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15. Civic Square
Plaza/Square/PiazzaWellington's Civic Square is reminiscent of an Italian piazza; its outdoor cafés, benches, lawns, and harbor viewpoints make both a social hub...Read More
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16. Coney Wines
Winery/Brewery/DistilleryHave lunch here for a view over vines that produce a terrific Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris plus a rosé you can get only on-site. ...Read More
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17. Dry Creek Quarry
Local Interest–SightHeading north from Petone on State Highway 2, you can enjoy views of the distant Tararua Ranges, which are snow covered in winter. If you're...Read More
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18. Eastbourne
Town/VillageFrom Petone, a winding road leads south about 10 km (6 miles) to the suburb of Eastbourne. Have an alfresco bite in its tiny shopping area before...Read More
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19. Fell Locomotive Museum
Museum/GalleryThe tiny town of Featherston is worth a stop for the Fell Locomotive Museum. Along with photos, models, and memorabilia, it has the last remaining...Read More
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20. Government Buildings Historic Reserve
Educational InstitutionThe second-largest wooden structure in the world is now home to Victoria University's law faculty. After the earthquakes of 1848 and 1855, it...Read More
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