Logan Brown Restaurant celebrates the bounty of New Zealand, sourcing sustainable ingredients in an ethical way. The stylish yet relaxed restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 2

Logan Brown Restaurant celebrates the bounty of New Zealand, sourcing sustainable ingredients in an ethical way. The stylish yet relaxed restaurant is open for lunch Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Dinner starts Tuesday through Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Group dining space is available.

Whitebait is a fine-dining establishment specializing in fresh New Zealand seafood and local produce, cooked simply using a charcoal-fired oven. Whitebait features four- and five-course dining menus, which are available by appointment and for large

Whitebait is a fine-dining establishment specializing in fresh New Zealand seafood and local produce, cooked simply using a charcoal-fired oven. Whitebait features four- and five-course dining menus, which are available by appointment and for large group bookings. Whitefish is open Monday through Saturday from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Beloved for its gourmet bistro dining and relaxed feel, Boulcott Street Bistro is an upscale eatery set in a cozy Victorian cottage. It is open Monday through Friday from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9

Beloved for its gourmet bistro dining and relaxed feel, Boulcott Street Bistro is an upscale eatery set in a cozy Victorian cottage. It is open Monday through Friday from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Private dining space is available.

Located along the edge of the Courtenay Place entertainment district, BATS Theatre features three intimate performance spaces and a boutique bar. This unique Wellington institution showcases New Zealand performances and is known for presenting three

Located along the edge of the Courtenay Place entertainment district, BATS Theatre features three intimate performance spaces and a boutique bar. This unique Wellington institution showcases New Zealand performances and is known for presenting three or more completely different performances in a single evening. Rental space is available for private events.

Circa Theatre spans two performance spaces: the 224-seat Circa One and 100-seat Circa Two. Together, the spaces offer year-long professional theater performances, as well as theater tours. Circa Theatre is available for private events in its

Circa Theatre spans two performance spaces: the 224-seat Circa One and 100-seat Circa Two. Together, the spaces offer year-long professional theater performances, as well as theater tours. Circa Theatre is available for private events in its performance spaces, as well as its onsite bar and café.

An elegant Edwardian proscenium space, the Wellington Opera House is known for its ornate details, luxurious red and gold color palette, and beautiful marble-clad foyers. Located in the city center, the 1,400-person Opera House hosts a wide variety

An elegant Edwardian proscenium space, the Wellington Opera House is known for its ornate details, luxurious red and gold color palette, and beautiful marble-clad foyers. Located in the city center, the 1,400-person Opera House hosts a wide variety of performances and events, and it can also serve as a private event space.

The three-hour off-road Seal Coast Safari takes passengers along rugged coastline, over rocks, and around the bays aboard four-wheel-drive trucks to Tongue Point, home to a colony of New Zealand fur seals. Along the way, guides share stories about

The three-hour off-road Seal Coast Safari takes passengers along rugged coastline, over rocks, and around the bays aboard four-wheel-drive trucks to Tongue Point, home to a colony of New Zealand fur seals. Along the way, guides share stories about the region and point out such animals as ostriches, wild goats, and deer while passengers take in the beauty of the journey and, finally, the seals’ natural habitat. Custom group tours are available.

One of Wellington’s most iconic attractions, the Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway rising nearly 400 feet over a length of more than 2,000 feet, boasting panoramic views of the city. Departing every 10 to 15 minutes, the cable car begins

One of Wellington’s most iconic attractions, the Wellington Cable Car is a funicular railway rising nearly 400 feet over a length of more than 2,000 feet, boasting panoramic views of the city. Departing every 10 to 15 minutes, the cable car begins its five-minute journey on Lambton Quay in the city center and finishes in the suburb of Kelburn. At the top, visitors can take in the views from the lookout, tour the Cable Car Museum, or stroll through the Wellington Botanic Garden. The cable car runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is charged.

One of the oldest botanic gardens in New Zealand, the 25-hectare Wellington Botanic Garden features native forest, plant collections, seasonal displays, an extensive rose garden, a children’s playground, sculptures, fountains, and a duck pond.

One of the oldest botanic gardens in New Zealand, the 25-hectare Wellington Botanic Garden features native forest, plant collections, seasonal displays, an extensive rose garden, a children’s playground, sculptures, fountains, and a duck pond. Visitors also enjoy beautiful views of the city and harbor. Wellington Botanic Garden is open daily from sunrise to sunset; tours are available by appointment.

A world-class wildlife save haven, ZEALANDIA is situated in a forested valley minutes from downtown Wellington. Home to such native species as tuatara, little spotted kiwi, giant weta, and kaka, ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully fenced urban

A world-class wildlife save haven, ZEALANDIA is situated in a forested valley minutes from downtown Wellington. Home to such native species as tuatara, little spotted kiwi, giant weta, and kaka, ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully fenced urban sanctuary, with a 500-year vision to restore Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their prehuman state. The 225-hectare site has reintroduced more than 20 species of native wildlife back into the area. Visitors can join a number of guided ZEALANDIA tours throughout the sanctuary. It also serves as a fantastic private event venue, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for group functions.

Space Place at Carter Observatory explores New Zealand skies and the country’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Space Place’s digital, full-dome planetarium offers a range of shows for all ages, as well as live presentations of the night

Space Place at Carter Observatory explores New Zealand skies and the country’s contribution to astronomy and space sciences. Space Place’s digital, full-dome planetarium offers a range of shows for all ages, as well as live presentations of the night sky. Multimedia exhibits welcome guests to create a black hole, find a moon rock, experience a rocket blastoff, and much more. Space Place, which is accessed via the historic Wellington Cable Car, is open Tuesday and Friday from 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is charged.

Home to more than 500 animals, from lions and tigers to giraffes and kangaroos, the Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first zoo and Wellington’s oldest conservation organization. It features a number of playgrounds, talks, and encounters, as well as

Home to more than 500 animals, from lions and tigers to giraffes and kangaroos, the Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first zoo and Wellington’s oldest conservation organization. It features a number of playgrounds, talks, and encounters, as well as exhibits dedicated to such native wildlife as little blue penguins and kunekune pigs. The zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is charged. A number of indoor and outdoor event spaces are available for group gatherings.

Weta Studio Tours takes guests on an immersive journey through filmmaking, with an up-close look at the props, creatures, vehicles, models, and other pieces made in Wellington for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, and

Weta Studio Tours takes guests on an immersive journey through filmmaking, with an up-close look at the props, creatures, vehicles, models, and other pieces made in Wellington for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, and more. Visitors can watch a short documentary about the history of moviemaking on the Miramar Peninsula or join a number of behind-the-scenes tours.

Groups can experience the rich culture of Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington Harbour) and the waterfront via Maori canoe and walking tours with Te Wharewaka o Pōneke. These cultural experiences explore Wellington’s past from its first explorers to

Groups can experience the rich culture of Te Whanganui a Tara (Wellington Harbour) and the waterfront via Maori canoe and walking tours with Te Wharewaka o Pōneke. These cultural experiences explore Wellington’s past from its first explorers to the present day from a Maori perspective, while enjoying the outdoors and learning an ancient style of paddling. Custom group tours are available.

New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, is located along the waterfront and welcomes guests to interact with the country’s art, culture, and science. The museum features permanent exhibitions that showcasing the geology, the natural

New Zealand’s national museum, Te Papa Tongarewa, is located along the waterfront and welcomes guests to interact with the country’s art, culture, and science. The museum features permanent exhibitions that showcasing the geology, the natural environment, and the stories of the indigenous people, the Maori. Additional traveling exhibitions explore diverse art and visual culture. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry is free; charges apply to some short-term exhibitions and activities. Private group tours are available.