Things to do in Wellington

Cuba Street

Cuba Street is one of the most famous and most popular streets in Wellington.  It's well-known as the cultural centre of the city with its bohemian culture, scores of cafes, op-shops, music venues, restaurants, record shops, books shops and heritage architecture.  It's one of Wellington's most popular tourist destinations.  Cuba Street is right at Victoria Court Motor Lodge's back door and is only a very short walk away.

Zealandia

Australasia’s list of top 25 ecological restoration projects cannot be complete without Zealandia : Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. This multi-million dollar project is aimed at restoring some parts of Wellington to its pre-human environment. This paradise is home to some of New Zealand's most iconic creatures - Weka, Kiwi and Tuatara reptiles.  Zealandia is only a short drive from Victoria Court Motor Lodge.

Weta Workshop

Wētā Workshop is an award-winning concept design and manufacturing facility founded by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger and most famous for its work on Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movie trilogy where its work in creating miniatures, weapons, armour, prosthetics, props, creatures and costumes helped win five Academy Awards and a BAFTA.  Visit this award-winning workshop to see how it was done.  Wētā Workshop is only a short drive from Victoria Court Motor Lodge.

Te Papa. Museum of New Zealand

Visit New Zealand's national museum on Cable Street on the waterfront.  Established in 1992, the museum explores New Zealand's national identity.  With six floors of exhibitions, cafes and gift shops dedicated to New Zealand's culture, history and environment, and outdoor areas with artificial caves, native bush and wetlands, there is something for everyone to explore.  Te Papa is only a short walk from Victoria Court Motor Lodge.

Wellington Zoo

New Zealand's first zoo and Wellington's oldest conservation organisation has been caring for animals since 1906.  Creative, innovative and progressive, the zoo champions the welfare of all animals.  The zoo houses a wide range of mammals, reptiles, insects and birds - some of them highly endangered.  Wellington Zoo is only a short drive from Victoria Court Motor Lodge.