The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

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The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Wellington's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix, and instead set out to discover new bars, absorb art and feast your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.

Top image: St John's Winter Igloos

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Arts & Entertainment
Spark 5G Street Museum

Forget stuffy and outdated museum halls — all you need to experience this virtual reality exhibit is your phone and your walking shoes.

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Arts & Entertainment
The Princess

Solely compiled from archival footage, this expertly edited documentary about Diana, Princess of Wales and her treatment by the media would make a gripping double feature with ‘Spencer’.

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Arts & Entertainment
Nope

After ‘Get Out’ and ‘Us’, Jordan Peele adds another bold, intelligent, eerie and supremely entertaining horror masterpiece to his resume.

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Arts & Entertainment
Bullet Train

Brad Pitt's charisma, scene-stealing supporting players and spectacular stunt choreography help this assassins-on-a-train action-comedy mostly prove a blast.

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Food & Drink
Cinderella Ballet High Tea at QT

Enjoy a selection of delicious delights fit for a princess.

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Arts & Entertainment
Whanau Marama: New Zealand International Film Festival 2022

Movie lovers of Wellington, the film-watching version of Christmas is here.

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Travel & Leisure
Zealandia Day Tours

Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Food & Drink
St Johns Igloo Village

Cosy up in one of St Johns' private igloo spaces this winter.

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Arts & Entertainment
Art and Antipasto at Te Papa

Because great art and good cheese go hand-in-hand.

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Arts & Entertainment
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.

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Arts & Entertainment
Glen Hayward: Wish You Were Here

Glen Hayward's new exhibition asks the question: just because it's in a gallery, does that make it art?

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Food & Drink
Bubbles and Brunch

With a spread of delicious pastries, fruit platters, cheeses and cocktails, St Johns' new brunch series is set to turn any Saturday into a special occasion.

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Arts & Entertainment
Matarau

Don't miss this timely exhibition which explores the role art has in helping us navigate turbulent times.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paper Pals Aotearoa

Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.

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Travel & Leisure
Koha Yoga

Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.

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