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Klook Pass New Zealand
Attraction passes • Paraparaumu

Klook Pass New Zealand

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
4.5 / 5
(191) • 7K+ booked
AUD 223.45
Retail: AUD 307.15
Te Papa Museum in Wellington
Tours • Wellington

Te Papa Museum in Wellington

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(43) • 1K+ booked
AUD 28.45
Weta Workshop Tours
Tours • Wellington

Weta Workshop Tours

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Small group
English guided
4.7 / 5
(80) • 2K+ booked
AUD 47.95
Lord Of The Rings with Lunch Full Day tour
Tours • Wellington

Lord Of The Rings with Lunch Full Day tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(16) • 100+ booked
AUD 264.09
Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise
Cruises • From Te Anau

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

English guided
Afternoon departure
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(5) • 500+ booked
From
AUD 1,209.85
Lord Of The Rings with Weta Workshop Half Day Tour
Tours • Wellington

Lord Of The Rings with Weta Workshop Half Day Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
5.0 / 5
(5) • 100+ booked
AUD 142.19
Wellington City Highlights & Coastal Half-Day Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • Wellington

Wellington City Highlights & Coastal Half-Day Tour

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Small group
English guided
5.0 / 5
(10) • 100+ booked
AUD 170.65
Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour
Water activities • From Wellington

Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour

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English guided
Morning departure
AUD 202.35
Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour
Tours • From Wellington

Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(11) • 50+ booked
AUD 158.45
90 Minute Commentated Harbour Tour in Wellington
Cruises • Wellington

90 Minute Commentated Harbour Tour in Wellington

English guided
Up to 3 hrs
Free cancellation
AUD 64.19
Wellington City with Mt Victoria and Cable Car Highlights Tour
Tours • Wellington

Wellington City with Mt Victoria and Cable Car Highlights Tour

Small group
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
AUD 121.89
Martinborough Half Day Winery Tour
Klook's choice
Tours • From Wellington

Martinborough Half Day Winery Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(7) • 50+ booked
AUD 126.75
Save AUD 31.70

Hotels in Wellington

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Hotels • Wellington

Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers

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3.8 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 54.74
Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street
Hotels • Wellington

Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

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4.4 / 5
(571)
From
AUD 134.95
Rydges Wellington
Hotels • Wellington

Rydges Wellington

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4.2 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 132.21
Rydges Wellington Airport
Hotels • Wellington

Rydges Wellington Airport

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4.6 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 144.4
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Hotels • Wellington

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington

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4.5 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 149.62
Adina CityLife Wellington
Hotels • Wellington

Adina CityLife Wellington

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4.5 / 5
(1.1K)
From
AUD 89.63
Quest 256 Lambton
Hotels • Wellington

Quest 256 Lambton

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4.9 / 5
(763)
From
AUD 95.95
Park Hotel Lambton Quay
Hotels • Wellington

Park Hotel Lambton Quay

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4.2 / 5
(328)
From
AUD 99.29
Microtel by Wyndham Wellington
Hotels • Wellington

Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

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4.0 / 5
(731)
From
AUD 95.35
Novotel Wellington
Hotels • Wellington

Novotel Wellington

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 127.79
The Marion Hostel
Hotels • Wellington

The Marion Hostel

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4.7 / 5
(76)
From
AUD 97.38
Naumi Studio Wellington
Hotels • Wellington

Naumi Studio Wellington

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
From
AUD 76.15

Reviews of Wellington activities

Vladimir *********
2026-07-14 07:01:49
Fantastic 5.0
This is an excellent museum, the largest in New Zealand, spread across four large floors. The exhibition on the Battle of Gallipoli in 1915-16 is particularly impressive. You can't see the whole museum in less than 3 hours.
Klook User
2026-09-23 03:05:29
Fantastic 5.0
If I could give this 100/100 I would. This tour experience was phenomenal for Loro of the Rings buffs. Our tour guide, Natalie was amazing. We were lucky to have a small group of five people until the afternoon, then it was my husband and I with Natalie on the rest of our journey was amazing. We were lucky to have a small group of five people until the afternoon, then it was my husband and 1 with Natalie on the rest of our journey through the film locations. Would highly recommend you book the full day tour! Well worth it.
TERRY **************
2026-10-03 14:03:31
Great 4.0
Interesting and insightful tour on character design and prop making for movies. Guide was passionate and engaging. Would recommend the Auckland location if looking for a more interactive experience. Wellington lets you have glimpse of how they work and see the actual props.
Klook User
2026-05-09 06:00:56
Fantastic 5.0
Now I understand why Anthena said Wellington is so incredible & close to the heart!!! I feel it! Thanks Anthena, you make us so happy follow this trip. We have so many beautifuls pictures and we really enjoy it. You are wow and I will rate you millions stars!!!
Klook用戶
2026-05-30 12:32:27
Fantastic 5.0
Our tour guide was incredibly enthusiastic, taking us to Tongue Point, a spot very close to the sea lions. The itinerary was well-planned, and even though the road conditions weren't the smoothest, we felt completely at ease with our guide. You definitely shouldn't miss this!
Klook User
2026-07-17 10:46:52
Fantastic 5.0
We super enjoyed this! Patrick was a fantastic guide! We appreciated that he shared with us his favorite artwork around the city. He also shared with us information about Wellington. We also enjoyed the hot drinks on the way back. This was a great experience :)
Klook User
2026-06-14 11:21:47
Fantastic 5.0
Mike, our tour guide, made the trip fun and enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable about New Zealand and shared lots of interesting information along the way. We visited many great places and enjoyed tasting local cheeses, chocolates, and wines. We also got to see Rivendell, the lighthouse, and the seals at Cape Palliser. The tour was very comfortable, and the vehicle was clean and well maintained.
Sean ***
2026-05-12 05:16:44
Fantastic 5.0
Klook pass does really save you some money and it's easy to also book the attractions. Just be warned that the standalone package dates and time availability is different from the klook pass
Klook User
2026-04-27 16:04:15
Fantastic 5.0
Best location to catch a very early flight staff great and food was top quality

Wellington at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Wellington?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
+400%
+200%
Typical
-200%
Busiest +374%
Jan
+28%
Feb
-47%
Mar
-31%
Apr
-30%
May
-73% Quietest
Jun
-65%
Jul
-65%
Aug
-61%
Sep
-10%
Oct
-25%
Nov
+10%
Dec

Bookings from Australia spike in January (roughly +374% vs a typical month) while June is much quieter (about 73% below a typical month), so book early for January and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in June. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Wellington cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

$125
$100
$75
$50
$25
$0
Avg $38 Cheapest $2 Priciest $117
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activity prices dip to around USD 2 in December, roughly 98% below the priciest month, so December offers the best-value bookings (this also falls in the quiet season shown by demand). Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
4 daysTypical
21 daysEarly

Most travellers book about four days ahead, so bookings here are flexible rather than far in advance; during the January peak consider securing popular experiences earlier. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Wellington

Local weather

℉℃
  • DEC - FEB
    21°13°

  • MAR - MAY
    20°10°

  • JUN - AUG
    13°7°

  • SEP - NOV
    17°9°

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1AUD = 1.23NZD

  • Official languages

  • Best time to visit

    Waitangi Day

    Wellington Jazz Festival

    Pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists.

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Sydney

What to know before visiting Wellington

Quick snapshot of Wellington and what travellers book

Wellington’s Klook bookings are led by tours, with cruises and a few water activities also appearing among popular choices. Demand spikes strongly in the peak month and then tapers through the winter, so the city alternates between busy summer months and much quieter periods.

When to visit and how prices behave

Klook data shows demand peaks in January and bottoms out in June. Prices on Klook are not perfectly aligned with demand: they climb to a high in February but drop sharply in December and remain lower through parts of autumn and winter. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, consider travelling in June to September or December; if you want the peak summer atmosphere and the most activity, January (and the pricier February) is when the city is busiest. Note the divergence around late summer: demand peaks in January while the priciest Klook prices tend to appear in February.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Most travellers from Australia book about four days ahead on average, with many last-minute bookings possible a day out and some locking in plans around three weeks before travel. If you plan to visit in the peak month, try to firm up bookings earlier; for short-notice or flexible trips outside peak season, many experiences can still be reserved close to travel. Use Klook to check availability and pick up last-minute options or to secure popular tours if you're travelling in January.

FAQs about Wellington

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