About | Lyall Bay Lyall Bay is a popular beach being right next to town. It’s well known for its good swell and therefore popular with the surfers and also boogie boarders. It’s also great for swimming with surf lifesavers in the summer months. Swimming in the middle of the beach is recommended as occasionally rips will form around the…
About | Weta Cave Step inside Weta Cave and get a glimpse of the movie magic behind the award-winning team at Weta Workshop, which is named after New Zealand’s largest insect, the weta. They’ve had a part of big films like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, District 9 and The Amazing Spiderman 2 but did you know…
About | Mount Victoria Mount Victoria (196m) offers the best 360-degree views of the city and is a must-do while you’re in the city. You can either walk or drive to the top. Walking will take anywhere from 90 minutes to two hours. There are several tracks to chose from, from gentle to demanding. Find the swing with an epic…
About | Scorching Bay Snorkel, swim or enjoy a picnic at the beautiful Scorching Bay. A fantastic spot for the family, the pristine water is protected by the harbour and slopes gently into the ocean, it’s nice and clear and great for swimming. Bring out your snorkelling gear and see what you can find by the rocks. Go on a…
About | Te Papa Te Papa is New Zealand’s national museum and one of the best things to do while you’re in Wellington. Its exhibitions are fun and interactive, and some of the best you’ll find in the country. The Te Papa Museum has been a huge success with more than 21 million visitors and is enjoyed by both kiwis…
About | Staglands Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a reserve for wildlife, yet so much more. Come to the wildlife reserve to explore, interact with animals, connect with nature, be taken back in time and spend a great day with the family. Staglands Wildlife Reserve has heaps to explore, so get out the map and go discover it all. It’ll take you…
About | Eastern Walkway (and Point Dorset) The Eastern Walkway goes through the native bush, takes in harbour views from the ridgeline, then descends down to the coastline where you can enjoy the bays before returning to your starting point. Running along the Miramar Peninsula, the track goes from Tarakena Bay to Pass of Branda, but you can complete the…
About | Lavender Abbey People come from all over New Zealand when Lavender Abbey announces their ‘Pick Your Own Lavender’ days in January, eager to experience a lavender field, take some amazing photos and leave with handfuls of beautifully scented lavender. Walk down the rows of lavender, immersed with bees, and enjoy the incredible aroma. Bees, did you say? Yes,…
About | Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk The Castlepoint Lighthouse is a nice and easy walk and a must-do if you’re in the Wairarapa region. Boardwalks will guide you up to the lighthouse but you can veer off the track to explore all the nooks and crannies. There are information boards along the way, one stands in front of limestone and talks…
About | Castlepoint Beach & Lagoon Ride the sand dunes, go in for a swim, build a sandcastle, look for fossils, explore the rocks, climb Castle Rock or check out the lighthouse and watch the waves come crashing in, Castlepoint Beach has got it all. Castlepoint is a fantastic destination for swimmers, surfers, jetskiers, horse riders and holidaymakers. The annual…
