We did the hop-on-hop-off bus on our own...it was worth doing and was inexpensive. Enjoyed seeing their big 'claim to fame' the world's steepest street. It was a two minute stop...got the picture, moving along.
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Went on free shuttle into town. Rode cable car to top of hill then walked down through Botanical gardens. Stopped for a cup of tea in the rose garden then caught shuttle bus back to ship after a ride around Wellington. ...
Checked out the Botanic Gardens and the Cable car - great, but allow some time and you could walk around all day if you are not careful. The Waterfront area has been changed significantly and is set up very well. But the must do item is the Te Papa museum!! ...
We walked the downtown then on up to the government buildings. Had a fun lunch with sandwiches & local pastries. We toured the national museum but weren't overly impressed.
The museum was big on messaging but when one leaves, you've learned little to nothing about the geology of New Zealand, the original flora & fauna, or early migrations. You will see information on native peoples at the time ...
Took shuttle into city from port which was well organised. Wellington is small enough to explore on your own. Took funicular and admired views followed by nice walk down through botanical gardens. In the afternoon went to the Wellington museum on queens wharf which is worth a visit. ...
This is simply a short ride up a hill in a cable car. The view from the top is nice, but there is nothing too exciting to talk about and certainly nothing to go out of your way to do. ...
I felt like being in Jurrasic Park on this excursion. The park is beautiful and there were numerous birds and reptiles spotted. Really worth taking this tour! ...
