Wellington combines a walkable waterfront, major museums and hillside gardens. Group central sights together and keep an alternative for a windy or rainy day.
Planning your days
A central stay links Te Papa and the waterfront with cafés and galleries. The Botanic Garden adds a hillside outing. Keep an indoor alternative for wet or windy weather, particularly if you have only a couple of days.
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