Outdoors things to do in Wellington

We rank 65 outdoor things to do in Wellington, New Zealand. The highest scoring is Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $8 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
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In the 90+ Club
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Available today
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From
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Outdoors in Wellington compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Wellington by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island91$41948h4.9/5 (479)
Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour86$1115h4.9/5 (252)
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast85$1173.5h4.9/5 (356)
1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses)84$763.5h4.9/5 (187)
Half Day Tour of Wellington82$773.3h4.7/5 (668)
3+ Hour Guided Wellington Tour by Electric Bike81$1173h4.9/5 (232)
Wellington Electric Bike Rental80$852h4.9/5 (163)
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour80$415h4.8/5 (561)
Wellington Guided eBike Tour-Cruise Shore Excursion79$1173h5/5 (113)
Wellington Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour78$852h5/5 (74)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Wellington

Outdoors in Wellington: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Wellington?
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 479 traveler reviews. Wellington city heights shared sightseeing tour, Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast, 1/2 Day Guided Wellington Tour incl. Cable Car (Vans not buses) follow close behind. We rank 65 outdoors experiences in Wellington in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Wellington cost?
Expect around $204 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year @ Stonehenge Aotearoa from $8, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Wellington for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Wellington currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Wellington?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Wellington, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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Last Minute 164Culture & History 112Food & Drink 44Nightlife 31Most Popular 22Family Friendly 14Most Highly Reviewed 7

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