As one of the famous New Zealand tourist destinations like Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington has always been a favorite destination. Good things come in small packages. Wellington may be a bit small, but this small capital city is large on vibrant café culture and beautiful views. This place is a mixture of green hills and mountains with the unique architecture of famous works here. A journey with kids to discover Wellington will be a wonderful gift, an unforgettable memory for your beloved children. And check out the list of 10 best things to do in Wellington, New Zealand with kids below to prepare for a perfect upcoming trip with your family.
1. Hop On Hop Off Bus in Wellington
Begin your journey to discover Wellington with your kids on a special bus called Hop On Hop Off Bus. This bright red bus will take you through all the highlights in the city. It will stop at Mount Victoria, Cable Car, Weta Cave, and Old Paul’s Church for your family to get off and enjoy souvenir photos. An opening act extremely relaxing but no less interesting in Welling.
2. Wellington Cable Car
Wellington Cable Car is one of the symbols here. The Cable Car has been running for over 100 years and has long been a pride of the local people. So, take your child on a short journey from the heart of Wellington, through the Kelburn area and through the cozy terraced roof houses towards Mount Kelburn. After taking in the breathtaking views of the city skyline and harbor at Te Whanganui-a-Tara, you can easily access a number of other attractions, from the beautiful Botanic Gardens to Space Place or Zealandia. An extremely interesting journey of discovery.
3. ZEALANDIA Protected Natural Area
ZEALANDIA Protected Natural Area is one of the largest protected areas in the world. And of course, this is one of the places you can not ignore when visiting Wellington with children. You will feel one with nature as you walk or bike through the forests and valleys of this paradise land. Visit and learn about unique birdlife, such as the iconic kiwi. Especially, when you come here to visit at night, you can also listen to impressive birds singing. A journey of discovery, immersing in nature is extremely interesting.
4. Te Papa Museum
Te Papa Museum is a national treasure in Wellington. Here, children can explore the rich history behind New Zealand people, geography, and culture through a number of religious exhibitions. You can spend an hour just admiring, admiring, and learning about Te Papa’s great collections. And especially, in the museum, you can explore collections of Maori culture and New Zealand’s natural environment.
5. Wellington’s Seal Coast Safari
Wellington’s Seal Coast Safari will definitely be the favorite destination for many children. Your family will ride along the beaches of Wellington. And here, see firsthand wildlife and meet then get closer to the New Zealand sea fishing. Children will be playing and feeding Wellington’s deer and taking pictures with them also. A day completely immersed in nature, help children away from electronics like the mobile phone.
6. Full-Day Wellington Food Tour
Wellington is famous as the capital for coffee and craft beer. So, let your child explore and learn about the cause and source of this fame. Through the Full-Day Wellington Food Tour, your whole family will enjoy the unique flavor of the whole Wellington. Stop at a local restaurant, just enjoy delicious traditional dishes, just listen to the explanation of that dish is an extremely interesting experience for your family.
7. Lord of the Rings Tour
For those of kids who like adventure movies, especially The Lord of the Rings, Wellington is the dream place for them. Because there are locations here to film Lord of The Ring. In this tour, you will enjoy climbing Mount Victoria for breathtaking views of the city and harbor. In particular, on the way back, you will be stopping at Green Belt, a forest location where some scenes of the film were filmed. Then came the journey to ‘Wellywood’, Wellington’s post-production studio, and a production facility. Enter the Middle Earth as you wander through the Weta Workshop with the all-new ‘Windows to Workshop’ exhibition. An extremely interesting journey for children.
8. Helicopter Flight Experience in Wellington
In addition to boats or buses exploring around the city, a helicopter flight with a panoramic view of Wellington from above will be a great experience for your children. So Helicopter Flight Experience in Wellington will take children on an extremely exciting adventure. From above, famous landmarks gradually appear in your eyes such as Beehive, the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, and the Cake Tin. And more specifically enjoy spectacular bird’s eye views of the city and the landscapes surrounding it. An unforgettable experience in Wellington.
9. Palliser Bay Seals and Coastal
If you have plenty of time, spend a day enjoying the full nature along Wellington’s coast by exploring Palliser Bay Seals and Coastal. This is the largest and most characteristic long seal colony in New Zealand. And when you come to the Palliser Cape lighthouse, you will have a great view with a majestic natural landscape ahead. Explore the charming Kaitoke Regional Park and see where the famous Lord of the Rings filming site was filmed. And enjoy the famous tomato and tomato fries at the Lake Ferry Hotel for an energetic lunch. An extremely interesting and unique visit day for children.
10. Kapiti Island Nature Reserve Day Trip
Kapiti Island, not far from Wellington, is a beautiful and peaceful island. In addition, this is also a nature reserve without predators. And with only 20 minutes from the Wellington mainland, you can come to this beautiful island. Here, children will learn more about a civilization from a long time ago through the animals preserved here. Especially, there are swimming activities in the bay in the famous Kapiti marine reserve. Listen to incredible birds and hear stories of early Māori, pioneers, and pioneers in the bird sanctuary. An extremely rewarding journey for children.
The weather in this Kiwi country is very peaceful, comfortable, and pleasant. Because the temperature here ranges from 20 degrees to 26 degrees celsius, traveling here any season does not cause too much trouble for your family. Wellington has 2 seasons of the year: summer and winter. If the winter is usually not too cold, the temperature is in the range of 10-14 degrees C, the summer here is a bit hot. Therefore, regardless of when you want to go, the most important thing is that you should prepare all the necessary items to assist in ensuring the health of children on this trip. For any season of the year, New Zealand welcomes you for its many new experiences.