What to do and see in Wellington, North Island: The Best Things to do Adventurous

October 9, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney Place, or survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. When the sun goes down on Windy Wellington, take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colorful inhabitants.
Restaurants in Wellington

1. Wellington Adventures - Day Trip

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Wellington Adventures - Day Trip

Join us for an exhilarating guided off-road quad bike expedition over one of New Zealands most rugged coastal environments, only 45min from Central Wellington. Our expeditions range from 1.5hrs to 2days, with expert instruction, we will have you confidently riding the latest four-wheel quad bikes in no time!We also offer guide-driven 4WD tours who want to participate but dont want to ride their own quad

2. Seal Coast Safari

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Seal Coast Safari

Just minutes from the city lies nature's playground! Travel through private land and see wild animals, snow-capped mountains of the South, and stunning views of Wellington. Observe New Zealand Fur Seals in their natural habitat and the Leaning Lighthouse. Listen to stories and relax as you journey around bays and past the world-renowned Red Rocks. Seal Coast Safari has been providing guests with exclusive access to the best scenery in Wellington for over 17 years.

3. Dive Wellington

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Dive Wellington

An amazing location, across from Taputeranga Marine Reserve and five minutes from the wreck of the F69 Frigate Wellington. Placing us in the middle of Wellington’s best diving. All within a ten minute drive from Wellington City, we offer a hotel pick up and drop off service when diving with us.Proud to be a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, we offer daily guided dives and boat charters to make your dive experience enjoyable.

4. Total Safari New Zealand

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Total Safari New Zealand

At Total-Safari New Zealand, we pride ourselves on providing truly unique, individualized, hunting and fishing tours of New Zealand. We specialise in exploring both the North and South Islands of New Zealand - the way the locals do! Matt Breach and his team are local hunting and fishing experts, and with their flexibility, wide range of activities and locations, you too can experience the best of what "Wild New Zealand" has to offer. Accommodation, meals, transport and equipment are all taken care of. We'll also provide all the support and advice you need to make sure your trip is safe, successful and the experience of a lifetime! At Total Safari NZ we do day trips, overnight experiences, or multi-day / multi-destination tours...We cater for individuals, groups of friends, families and corporate/promotional experiences.

5. Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park

116/122 S Karori Road Karori, Wellington 6012 New Zealand http://www.makarapeak.org
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park

6. Switched on Bikes

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Switched on Bikes

Electric Bike hire and Guided Tours of Wellington. An eBike is the newest and most fun way to see our city. You can easily cruise up Wellington's hills to take in the views or head around the bays, stopping at the cafes on the way. Any level of fitness and ability is okay with an eBike. If you're an experienced rider you'll love riding quick up hills and cover huge distances.

7. Kiwi Coastal Tours

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Kiwi Coastal Tours

I offer a unique personalised tour and specialise in small groups looking for adventures I have had many years of experience in business and I have a great sense of humour that will keep you entertained though out the adventure

8. Escape Mate

12 Johnston Street Aviation House, Wellington 6011 New Zealand +64 210 225 4443 [email protected] http://www.escapemate.co.nz
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Escape Mate

Be a special agent for an hour and take your team to an epic, live-action, puzzle-solving adventure game in the heart of Wellington. Boasting three epic, hour long games across two locations, featuring exciting and interactive puzzles with thought-provoking challenges and hi-tech puzzles. The best indoor activity, perfect for rainy days! At Johnston St, embark on a mission to save the world from the wrath of the Death Gods as you explore 'Ancient Temple' ruins. Or, enter a 1930's bank vault, the 'Spaceship' to investigate the crash site of an AI operated alien spacecraft and prevent an alien invasion. At Victoria St, investigate a mysterious, sunken shipwreck to find the lost continent, Atlantis and untangle the dark secrets of the long-lost Utopian paradise, the land of the titans. Switch off from reality and immerse yourself in a hidden world in a movie-like, themed environment with seriously cool, tactile puzzles. Always thought you'd make a damn good detective? Well, prove it.

Reviewed By MelW609

We sent our recent Graduates to Escape Mate as a team bonding event. They came back so excited and definitely a lot closer as a group. It was a great team building activity. I would highly recommend it and we'll be using Escape Mate again!

9. Boomrock

292 Boom Rock Road Ohariu Valley, Wellington 6037 New Zealand +64 4-478 9587 [email protected] http://www.boomrock.co.nz
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Boomrock

Featuring magnificent vistas and cliffs, the Boomrock area also features a lodge, car racing track, 3000 acres of farmland, claybird shooting range, golf course and 4WD all-terrain park. Set on a working farm and only a 6 minute helicopter flight from Wellington central, Boomrock offers premium hospitality at stunning locations.

Reviewed By 741sarahb741 - Tauranga, New Zealand

Boomrock is a superb slice of pure New Zealand, it’s unspoilt and unpretentious whilst providing quality and authenticity. Spent an action packed morning with opportunity to go on the track with Greg Murphy, off terrain extreme 4WD with Dan Cowper, experience the new Land Rover Discovery, shoot clay pigeons and generally get away from it all. The weather wasn’t great but oh what a great reason to return again, the food was excellent though. The stand out for us both was owner and host Jonny and his team, super friendly, naturally engaging and completely professional in event management.

10. Wellington's Food & Spice Odyssey

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Wellington's Food & Spice Odyssey

Discover the wonders of the finest Foods, Spices and Cocktails on offer around the beautiful and cultural city of Wellington. Your expert guide will take you off the beaten track to experience a variety of taste sensations, where you can discover the hidden gems usually only experienced by the locals in Wellington. It's a special treat you shouldn't miss where you'll be taken around the nooks and crannies of specialty food & spice stores and quirky cocktail bars. (Transport provided for non-walking tours)

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