Creative capital and Te Papa. Here is when to go, what a day costs on site and what to see, then Okela composes your itinerary hour by hour.

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When to visit Wellington

Best months: January, February, March and December.

What to see in Wellington

1. Te Papa Tongarewa
   New Zealand's national museum sits on Wellington's waterfront and tells the story of the country through its nature, its history and, above all, Māori culture.
2. Cable Car & Jardin botanique
   This little red funicular lifts you from the city centre up to Kelburn in a few minutes, where the city, the harbour and the hills open out in one sweep.
3. Mont Victoria
   This hill just east of the city centre gives you a full 360 degree view of Wellington, its harbour, the surrounding hills and, on a clear day, Cook Strait.
4. Zealandia
   Zealandia is a fenced ecosanctuary set in a valley just minutes from central Wellington, where you can hear birdsong that most cities lost long ago.
5. Cuba Street
   Cuba Street is where Wellington feels most relaxed and creative, with heritage facades, painted walls and street musicians.
6. Oriental Bay
   Oriental Bay is Wellington's city beach, facing north and backed by the slopes of Mount Victoria, with calm harbour water in front.
7. Weta Workshop (Miramar)
   This is where sculptors, armourers and costume makers build by hand the props, armour and creatures for films like The Lord of the Rings.
8. Harbourside Market (dimanche)
   This is where Wellingtonians do their Sunday morning shopping, right by the waterfront and close to Te Papa.

A sample itinerary for Wellington, three days

Composed by Okela from the places in its database, with times. Yours takes your dates, pace and group into account.

Budget

Expect about €181 per person per day on site (accommodation, meals, transport and visits), depending on the comfort you choose. Okela shows the price of every step of your itinerary.

My Wellington itinerary, hour by hour

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