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Wellington with a day in Lower Hutt

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Wellington with a day in Lower Hutt

  1. Day 1

    Wellington

    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags QT Wellington
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  2. Day 2

    Wellington

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Activity Walk the waterfront near Te Papa Wellington Waterfront
    3. to · Activity Choose a collection at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Te Papa, Wellington

      Check current galleries and timed exhibitions. Pick a focus before entering.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Te Papa, Wellington
    5. to · Activity Choose one more Te Papa gallery or an open central gallery Te Papa, Wellington
    6. to · Activity Return along the waterfront and see the public spaces near the lagoon Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  3. Day 3

    Wellington

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Miramar and allow time for check-in Wētā Workshop, Wellington
    3. to · Activity Take the Wētā Workshop experience you booked Wētā Workshop, Wellington

      Check the actual start time, meeting point, and photography rules. Use a film-themed city visit if you cannot book.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Wētā Workshop, Wellington
    5. to · Activity Take a short walk or indoor break in Miramar Miramar, Wellington
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city waterfront Wellington Waterfront
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  4. Day 4

    Lower Hutt

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to central Lower Hutt The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt

      Check the train and local bus connection, or use the direct option available on your date.

    3. to · Activity Visit an exhibition at The Dowse Art Museum The Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt

      Check the current exhibition calendar and opening hours.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch in central Lower Hutt Lower Hutt
    5. to · Activity Walk an open section of the Te Awa Kairangi river path Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River

      Use a shorter town route in poor weather.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Wellington Wellington Central
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  5. Day 5

    Wellington

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Activity Walk Cuba Street and compare the café and shop fronts Cuba Street, Wellington
    3. to · Activity Browse an operating food market or indoor alternative Wellington Waterfront

      Check the market’s dates. Use Cuba Street or an indoor food hall if stalls are closed.

    4. to · Meal Choose a market-style lunch Wellington Central
    5. to · Activity Walk a short waterfront section or take a café break Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  6. Day 6

    Wellington

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward the upper Botanic Garden entrance Wellington Cable Car

      Check cable car operation and choose a bus or lower garden route if needed.

    3. to · Activity Walk open Botanic Garden paths Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā

      Use a shorter loop if steep paths or wind are a problem.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
    5. to · Activity Choose a second garden section or a sheltered indoor stop Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
    6. to · Ground transport Return to the city center Wellington Central
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  7. Day 7

    Wellington

    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Activity Leave time for a stop you missed or want to revisit Wellington Waterfront

      Use this window for a closure, weather change, or a slower morning.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop Wellington Waterfront
    4. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington

      Use this time for a break or laundry if you want to stay in.

    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Wellington Waterfront
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    OvernightQT WellingtonWellington
  8. Day 8

    Wellington

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Wellington Waterfront
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags QT Wellington
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Wellington Waterfront

      Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.