Visit Wellington with Kids

Wētā Workshop – Visit the home of movie-making magic in the heart of Wellywood.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa – Various interactive exhibitions housed in an architectural wonder of a building.

Katherine Mansfield House & Garden – Take a step into 19th century colonial Wellington and the life of Katherine Mansfield (one of the world’s most acclaimed writers and proud Wellingtonian), in an immersive history experience.

City Gallery Wellington – With a regularly changing programme of contemporary art, a great children activity area and a special parents tour, City Gallery Wellington is a great place to take a family.

The Enormous Crocodile Company – Bike along the waterfront in a quirky crocodile vehicle only found in Wellington.

Petone Settlers Museum – Situated on the Petone shore of Wellington Harbour, the Petone Settlers Museum tells the stories of the people who have made Petone their home.

Be the “I” in WELL_NGTON – Become a part of Wellington – the perfect waterfront photo-op.

Fear Factory – Enjoy a fright and a laugh as you explore a haunted maze that’s just the right amount of freakiness.

Brewtown – This is not just for adults!  It’s also a food and entertainment hub complete with mini-golf, ice-skating, paintball, ten pin bowling, cart racing, and a trampoline park.

Cruise through the city on e-bikes – You don’t need to be an experienced rider to get on an e-bike as it basically does all the work for you.

Scorching Bay –  Known for its golden sand and clear blue waters, the popular beach is the perfect spot for a picnic, a game of beach cricket, swimming, or a climb on the playground.

Red Rocks (Pariwhero) – Take a walk here and relax.

Adrenalin Forest –  Located in Porirua City. In the space of three hours you’ll challenge yourself both mentally and physically while soaring among giant pine trees.

Wellington Cable Car – One of Wellington’s most iconic experiences.

Mount Victoria Lookout – The best way to get your bearings of the city is by checking out the views from the top of Mount Victoria – also one of the best spots in the city for taking in a sunrise or sunset.

Bucket Fountain – You’ll find the Bucket Fountain on Cuba Street where the sight and sound of the brightly coloured buckets filling with water and surprise splashing people walking by is an essential Wellington experience.

Wellington Museum –  The top floor which feels like a set from Harry Potter. Tesla Coils, wonky old stuffed lions (from Wellington Zoo) and movie memorabilia, not just from Peter Jackson but more obscure and distinctly Wellington films.

Southward Car Museum – Even if you couldn’t care less about cars there’s enough weird factor here to entertain everyone.

The Dowse Art Museum – The family merits of The Dowse are apparent before you even get inside.

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Wellington’s compact city centre makes it incredibly easy to get around.

Best Ways to Get Around in Wellington with Children

Walking in Wellington – You can walk from one side of the city to the other in under 30 minutes.

Public Transport – Wellington’s excellent public transport system is well used by locals. Metlink has an easy to use journey planner to help you get anywhere within the Wellington region using buses, trains or ferries.

Cycling – Because Wellington is so compact, getting around on a bike is also a great way to see the city.

Tour Companies –  Tour companies in Wellington are experts at showing you the city from a local’s perspective.

Taxis, shuttles, and ride sharing – Many taxi companies are available. You’ll also find that the drivers at Wellington Combined Taxis can be hired out by the hour, to show you around the city.

Mevo – Mevo is Australasia’s first and only free-floating, climate positive car-share.

Cityhop – Cityhop allows you to rent cars and vans across Wellington for as little as an hour or as long as you like.