Must-Do Things in Wellington, New Zealand | Part 2

Wellington was meant to be just a stopover, but it completely surprised us.
Wellington episode part 1: https://youtu.be/26HNtdQacYM?si=29N4ButlNBajZj_k

This episode is Part 2 of our Wellington journey—continuing from where we left off exploring the stunning Miramar Peninsula in Part 1. Now, we go deeper into the heart of New Zealand’s capital and discover why it became one of our favorite cities on the entire trip! From the awe-inspiring storytelling at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, including the emotional Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War exhibition, to soaking in panoramic views from Matairangi, riding the iconic Wellington Cable Car, and unwinding in the peaceful Botanic Gardens—this episode captures Wellington’s cultural soul and scenic beauty. We also explored the bustling Harbourside Market, snacked our way through Queens Wharf, and—believe it or not—found the best dosa in all of New Zealand near Riverside Market!

📍 Places we explored (with Links for the planners)
📍Wellington Harbour from Matairangi
📍Te Papa Tongarewa Museum | Te Papa Museum Tours
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/guided-tours/introducing-te-papa-tour
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/guided-tours/mana-maori-tour
📍Gallipoli: The Scale of Our War Exhibition
https://www.tepapa.govt.nz/visit/exhibitions/gallipoli-scale-our-war
📍Harbourside Market (Bonus - Find the Dosa Aunty)
https://www.harboursidemarket.co.nz

Queens Wharf
https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/see-and-do/queens-wharf
Wellington Cable Car.
https://www.wellingtoncablecar.co.nz
Wellington Botanic Gardens
https://wellington.govt.nz/botanic-garden

Pick-up Car Rental
https://www.europcar.co.nz/en-nz

🎯 This episode is perfect for:
✔️ Families visiting Wellington with young kids
✔️ Travelers curious about Māori culture
✔️ Museum and history lovers
✔️ Foodies exploring local street eats
✔️ Anyone chasing hidden gems & authentic city vibes
🎬 Watch Part 1 to see our journey through the Miramar Peninsula
📍 This is just the beginning of our North Island adventures.
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WE AS PEOPLE
Jay: A business strategist by profession and a storyteller at heart, Jay is the editing genius behind this channel. As an introvert with a close-knit group, he’s deeply spiritual when it comes to nature. An AMAZING dad (which he himself is surprised), Nini’s best friend, and her partner in crime for 12 years! Oh, and Jay rocks the bald + beard army with pride. On a day when we are not travelling, you will find him chilling on the sofa watching youtube for hours.
Nini: The planning mastermind of the channel, Nini works in fashion e-commerce and is the heart and soul of our family. She’s Jay’s best friend for life and is figuring out motherhood with Imai. A feminist who firmly stands against misogyny! Nini is risk-averse with rare travel exceptions and a task manager extraordinaire. She is known for bringing people together, her ever-evolving hair colors, & pathetic singing skills!
Imai: The newest addition & a beautiful blend of this crazy duo, he is the best kid ever! During 9 months of pregnancy, Nini had no mood swings, no vomiting, and none of the typical "symptoms," and he came into the world after just 4 hours of labor. A sweet child who loves stepping outside.

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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Wellington, New Zealand
1:20 - Matairangi, Mount Victoria
2:44 - Te Papa New Zealand National Museum
5:07 - Gallipoli, The Scale Of Our War
6:24 - Harbour Side Market, Wellington, New Zealand
9:09 - Queens Wharf
9:50 - Wellington Cable Car
11:11 - Wellington Botanic Gardens
11:43 - River Bank Market
13:54 - Learn about Wellington (New Zealand) through our experiance
22:59 - Bloopers of this episode
24:13 - Outro

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