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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaIt is the largest museum in the southern hemisphere, located on the waterfront of Wellington. The museum's name in Māori is "Te Papa Tongarewa," meaning "container of treasures." It houses extensive collections of Māori culture, including a Māori meeting house and Pacific art exhibits. If you want to learn about New Zealand's customs and history, this is the place to visit.Museum of New Zealand Te Papa TongarewaThe museum is divided into six floors. The lobby on the first floor is flanked by a museum shop and café, while floors two to six feature exhibitions on different themes, including geology and biology, changes in landforms, Māori survival and culture, folk customs and art, and an outdoor sculpture balcony. The museum offers many engaging interactive displays, such as the earthquake house where visitors can experience the tremors of a quake, get up close with a colossal squid, and watch 3D animations to learn about its life mysteries. There is also a dedicated "discovery center" for children. In addition to these permanent exhibitions, the museum frequently hosts short-term contemporary art and cultural activities, which require separate tickets. The museum building itself is also worth seeing—before leaving, don't forget to admire the expensive architecture and the sculpture in front of it: a tree made of twisted wire that looks remarkably lifelike.Wellington · 660m from downtown

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Hobbiton Movie Set Walking Tour from Shires Rest
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop 90-minute Tour
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Wellington: Wētā Workshop Guided Tour Ticket
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Wellington Highlights Audio Tour: Capital Heritage and Culture
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Exclusive Shenandoah - Half-Day Tour
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Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour
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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise
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Queenstown 4 hour Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Cave Tour & Antipasto
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Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington
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Gourmet Food & Wine Tour Queenstown: 4 wineries & 5 dish lunch
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From Wellington: Martinborough Winery Tour
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Wellington: 3-Hour Walking Food Tour
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Anonymous userJuly 27, 2026
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It's a great museum; admission is free for children under 15 and for locals. It's very interactive and fun, making it a great place to bring kids. We saw the giant squid and experienced the earthquake simulator.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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Sobel PhangOctober 29, 2024
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The Wellington Cable Car is a charming and efficient way to experience the city from a unique vantage point. The ride takes you from Lambton Quay to the Kelburn lookout, offering panoramic views of Wellington and its stunning harbor.The journey is smooth and relatively quick, making it a convenient option for both tourists and locals. At the top, you can explore the beautiful botanical gardens, visit the Cable Car Museum, and enjoy several walking trails.

Wellington Cable Car

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牛牛June 28, 2025
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It's still OK. There are 4 rooms in total. Different rooms introduce different functions. Some are masks, some are costumes, and there are also costumes of Liu Chang from The Wandering Earth. There are many famous works. It is really worth seeing

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AROUND THAILANDJune 3, 2021
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The Thai Parliament is in Samsen Just here, along the river, you can get there The view is beautiful, the wind is cool, it's worth thinking about I still miss the Star of the Parliament, what a pity

New Zealand Parliament Buildings

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Lavender and SunApril 26, 2021
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Wellington is surrounded by rolling hills, lush greenery, blue sea and blue sky, and beautiful scenery. The climate is mild and spring-like all year round. Wellington has a mild and humid climate and is a famous tourist destination in the South Pacific. The climate is mild!

Mount Victoria

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天生哥January 24, 2020
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Cuba Street shows the free and casual side of Wellington. The colorful decorations here decorate the city, there are street artists, modern sculptures, and street artists often perform on the roadside. It is a very artistic place full of artistic atmosphere! The city responded to us with bright colors. Wellington's Cuba Street is full of retro, colorful and artistic atmosphere.

Cuba Street

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acyeverydayJune 20, 2026
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Can't beat Wellington on a good day! A great place to walk along the coast. Easily connects up with the Waterfront and Evans Bay Parade if you want to extend your walk. Gelato and ice cream places are perfect in the summer while at the bay, and there are nice cafes and eateries for a coffee, brunch, or lunch. If you are keen for an activity, hire a crocodile bike!

Oriental Bay

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🎀彡🐾May 13, 2020
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Wellington Botanic Gardens is the largest botanical garden in New Zealand. It covers a very large area and grows many rare plants from all over the world. Although it is located in the frigid zone, you can see many tropical plants in the greenhouse, and the flowers here are in full bloom in spring and summer, which is very beautiful.

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Don't miss these attractions in Wellington: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Cable Car, and Wētā Workshop. If you like Culture & history, try Half-day tour to Weta Workshop in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand [City transfers | Classic experience]. If you enjoy Day tours, try Exclusive Shenandoah - Half-Day Tour.

You can give Wellington's popular Ortega seafood restaurant reservation service in New Zealand and Restaurant reservation service for the popular HIAKAI restaurant in Wellington, New Zealand a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Exclusive Shenandoah - Half-Day Tour, Classic sightseeing train journey in North Island, New Zealand: Wellington - Hamilton - Auckland (one-way), and Spectacular Wellington: Half Day Private Sightseeing Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 5, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Wellington is around MYR 379.36 – MYR 979.49. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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