Wellington highlights

Firstly grab breakfast at one of Wellington's cafes

Experience the shopping of Downtown Wellingtons' four Quarters.

Catch The Dominion Post Ferry across Wellington Harbour. Stop off at Matiu/Somes Island along the way and wander amongst native plant and bird life. Jump back on and continue to Eastbourne's Days Bay. Make sure you allow plenty of time for a coffee from one of the cafes and a walk along the beach.

Discover New Zealand's largest cultural attraction Te Papa. This $300 million national museum holds New Zealand's treasures and reveals the stories of our nation.

Head out to the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary for a picnic lunch and test how well you know our native flora and fauna.

Visit Maori Treasures, just 20 minutes from Wellington City, with Flat Earth New Zealand Experiences. See ancient and modern Maori art and then refuel at Galleria Café.

Imagine life as a colonial family at the Colonial Cottage Museum Wellington's oldest remaining building.

Take a Seal Coast Safari four-wheel drive tour along Wellington's spectacular South Coast to reach a colony of New Zealand fur seals.

Have dinner at one of Wellington's spectacular restaurants

Try Logan Brown, The White House, or Citron.
For a more relaxed atmosphere try the pizza at One Red Dog, sample dishes from Asia in Monsoon Poon, or visit Lone Star for generous servings and fun atmosphere.

After dinner, drive to the Mt Victoria Lookout for a stunning view of the city at night.

Or test your limits on the vertical bungy in the heart of Courtenay Place, and then head out for dessert at Espressoholic or Strawberry Fare.

Or just relax over a glass of wine at one of the many bars in the Courtenay Quarter. Try The Last Supper Club or Beau Monde for a quiet drink with friends or dance the night away at Go Go and work your way around the Courtenay Quarter, visiting Ponderosa, Paradiso, Motel and Jet Bar along the way.