This is a professional theatre company from 1976,Pinocchio is being performed now. The building…read morewas a former advertising agency that was going to be demolished. Originally it was the former Westport Coal Company building from 1916. It has a 100-seat auditorium, dressing rooms and storage on the first level witha rehearsal room above.

We saw aperformance at the Circa while in town for the Lions rugby tour. We try to take in local…read moretheater when we travel and Circa did not disappoint. The play we saw was geared for a young female audience and it was great to see a full house of young people enjoying live theater. The concessions area sells wine which they allow inside the theater, love that!

A great place to see a film in an adult environment. I found I liked the atmosphere which is classy…read moreand not full of noisy children

The film industry is alive and well in New Zealand. One of the best spots to take in a movie is…read moreWellington's Embassy Theater. The classic theater, built in the 1920's, has been fully updated with comfy seats. You can also order food and drinks to take inside. No need to rush inside the theater because you can reserve seats in advance. The theater was thrust into the spotlight when it hosted the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. And hey, if it's good enough for director Peter Jackson, it's certainly good enough for us.

I read really good reviews on the museum but me and my husband aren't really museum people, however…read morewhen it started raining in Wellington we knew we needed to try something indoors! The museum is very neat and large- has multiple floors. They have many interesting exhibits that can entertain all ages! Also recommend going to their top floor and the view outdoors is beautiful! They do allow the ticket to be valid for 48 hours so we were able to go back the next day when it was raining again and finish the museum! I would recommend if you need an indoor activity- the whole area is nice, the walking area is pretty and walkable to the downtown food scene as well.

New Zealand's national museum is "Te Papa" which is Māori for 'the treasure box' and it does look a…read morelot like a jewelry box. I did want to see the Gallipoli exhibit but it was slammed all three times I walked past. Instead, lots of art and history. There's a space on the roof with a patio and a fabulous view. I spent over two hours. It was a great time. Oh, and it's free. [Review 479 of 2024 - 129 in New Zealand - 21511 overall]

We found the Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the moon" show in a magazine, so we decided to see what it…read morewas all about. I was surprised to find such a gem here- it's a little planetarium (not like the one in LA or Chicago) but they had a small well done museum and gift shop. We had such a fun time up here and the best part is that it's at the end of the Wellington Cable Car line so you can take a quick ride up or down. It's worth coming here!

Quick visit to look at the sun through a telescope…read more Don't miss the solar clock outside the observatory. Located in the Botanical Gardens.