Things to do with kids in Wellington
12 family-friendly places in Wellington: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Things to do with kids in Wellington
SeeMuseumCityNairn Street Cottage
Preserved cottage built in 1858 and kept in the same family until it became a museum, with an exhibition on its history. The small garden is open every day..
daily tours at noon, 2PM, and 3PM · $8
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Fisherman's Plate
Looks like your average family-run fish-and-chips shop, but they also do excellent Vietnamese food, with an emphasis on noodle soups.
Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Su,PH off · $5-15 · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options
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Wellington Cable Car
From Lambton Quay (next to the McDonald's). The easiest way to get a nice view of the city and harbour, the Cable Car runs on rails from Lambton Quay to the Botanic Garden in Kelburn every ten minutes.
Mon–Fri 7AM-10PM, shorter hours at weekends & around Christmas & New Year · Adult $4 one way, $7.50 return. Concession prices are available for children, students and senior citizens over 65
DoZooWellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo (Māori: Te Nukuao Tūroa o Te Whanganui a Tara) is a 13-hectare (32-acre) zoo on a hilly site in the green belt of Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington Zoo opened in 1906 and is the oldest public zoo in New Zealand. The zoo's name was officially changed to 'Te Nukuao Tūroa o Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington Zoo Trust' on 27 March 2024.
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Little Penang
Cheap, very authentic Penang-style street food, run by a friendly family from Malaysia. Great for lunch or dinner. Some menu items are only available on certain days, so have a look at the menu board (assam laksa on Thursdays is especially good - spicy, sour fish noodle soup).
$2-15
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Ye Olde Pinball Shoppe
New Zealand's premium pinball arcade, bar & showroom, in the heart of Wellington city
Mo-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-18:00 · Wheelchair accessible
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Carlucci Land
277 Happy Valley Road, Ōwhiro Bay
Mo-Su 09:30-21:00
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Island Bay Marine Education Centre
The Esplanade
Su 10:00-15:00
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Archie Brothers Cirque Electric
1 Willis St
- DoMiniature golf course
WellyPutt Mini Golf
5 Wigan St
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The Witching Hour Mini-Putt
7 Forresters Lane Off Tory Street (access via Forresters Lane only
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Timezone Courtenay Place
60 Courtenay Place
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Wellington (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps. Some descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).