The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend
Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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: Paper Pals Aotearoa
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
Thursday, February 9 - Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.
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Knock at the Cabin
Thursday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Various cinemas in Wellington, Wellington
Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.
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Skinamarink
Thursday, February 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Select cinemas in Wellington and online, Wellington
Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.
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Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata
Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, April 30, 2023
Whangamata Marina, Whangamatā
Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
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Zealandia Day Tours
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Zealandia, Wellington
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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Zealandia Twilight Tours
Saturday, October 1, 2022 - Friday, March 31, 2023
Zealandia, Wellington
Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.
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Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Saturday, June 4, 2022 - Sunday, June 4, 2023
Wellington Museum, Wellington
This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.
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Paper Pals Aotearoa
Monday, February 21, 2022 - Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Te Papa Museum, Wellington
Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.