Published 10 January 2022
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Take a guided tour of New Zealand's Parliament
Source: Office of the Clerk
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
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Ride the Wellington Cable Car
Source: 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 Day Out Library.
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
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Learn about Aotearoa at Te Papa Tongarewa
Source: Ulrich Lange, Bochum, Germany, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Day Out Library
Enjoy nature at the Wellington Botanic Gardens
Source: Pear285, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Day Out Library
Learn about the Wellington region's history at Wellington Museum
Source: 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 Day Out Library.
See the animals at Wellington Zoo
Source: 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 Day Out Library
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