Have an accessible day out in Wellington
Enjoy a day in New Zealand's Capital City with these seven accessible attractions.
January 19th, 2023
Take a guided tour of New Zealand's Parliament
Guided tours of Parliament are available seven days a week. Explore parts of the Parliament buildings, learn about our parliamentary process and find out how you can participate in our democracy while accompanied by one of their knowledgeable tour guides. Along the way you will be able to see some of the many artworks and objects contained in the Parliamentary Collection.
Accessible features:
Ramps
Lifts
Accessible walkways
Accessible toilets
Accessible eating areas
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair hire
Guided tours
Find out more about tours of New Zealand's Parliament in the Accessible places directory.
Ride the Wellington Cable Car
There is simply no better way to experience the hidden charm that Wellington has to offer than to take this 5-minute ride from the heart of city center, up through the hillside terraced houses of Kelburn, to the lookout perched high above the city. Wellington Cable Car works hard to ensure everyone has an opportunity to experience New Zealand’s only historic funicular railway.
Accessible features:
Ramps
Accessible walkways
Accessible toilets
Mobility parking
Wheelchair access
Non slip flooring
Spacious areas
Accessible transport
Staff and volunteer support
Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Find out more about the Wellington Cable Car in the Accessible places directory
Soak up the art at City Gallery
City Gallery Wellington is a contemporary art gallery with a dynamic programme of exhibitions and events. A hub of art life in New Zealand's captial.
Accessible features:
Lifts
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
Portable seating
Audio equipment
Wheelchair hire
Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Translations and NSL support
Find out more about City Gallery in the Accessible places directory
Learn about Aotearoa at Te Papa Tongarewa
Te Papa is New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum and art gallery.
Accessible features:
Ramps
Lifts
Accessible walkways
Accessible toilets
Accessible eating areas
Mobility parking
Wheelchair access
Sensory features
Staff and volunteer support
Mobility scooter hire
Wheelchair hire
Video captions
Guided tours
Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Translations and NSL support
Find out more about Te Papa in the Accessible places directory
Enjoy nature at the Wellington Botanic Gardens
25 hectares of beautiful garden and 150 years of history, the Wellington Botanic Gardens have been recognised as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, as well as an important Heritage Area by Historic Places Trust.
Accessible features:
Accessible walkways
Accessible toilets
Accessible eating areas
Mobility parking
Spacious areas
Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Find out more about the Wellington Botanic Gardens in the Accessible Places directory
Learn about the Wellington region's history at Wellington Museum
Wellington Museum shares the fascinating stories of the Wellington region. All housed within the beautiful 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere.
Accessible features
Ramps
Lifts
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair hire
Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Translations and NSL support
Level access doorways
Find out more about Wellington Museum in the Accessible Places Directory
See the animals at Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo, and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, caring for animals since 1906.
Accessible features:
Ramps
Accessible walkways
Accessible toilets
Accessible eating areas
Mobility parking
Wheelchair access
Spacious areas
Wheelchair hire
Guided tours
Assistance and mobility dogs allowed
Special discounts
Translations and NSL support
Find out more about Wellington Zoo in the Accessible Places directory
For a full list, take a look at our Accessible Places Directory