What to do when it rains in Wellington

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Hold onto your hats in 'Windy Wellington', as some like to call it.

This compact city is full to the brim. Colourful houses perched on the surrounding hills look down on a working harbour, sandy beaches, and vibrant hospitality scene with a serious appreciation for craft beer. But, if you find yourself exploring this magical town when the rain hits, you do have options. In fact, most of Wellington’s funnest main attractions just happen to also keep you out of the rain. Here are our picks…
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The Green RoomSofitel, Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand

With elegant interiors, a cosy fire and expansive views, The Green Room at the luxury Sofitel Wellington is the perfect place to settle in

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Sofitel,, Wellington Central, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand, Bolton Street
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when the weather turns, snacking on lunch or enjoying an aperitif (or two) in the evening.
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The Fringe BarThe Fringe, 26, Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Wellington is famous for a bustling comedy scene, with plenty of venues to choose from, including the Fringe Bar.

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The Fringe, 26,, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand, Allen Street, New Zealand
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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Māori for ‘container of treasures’, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is a sprawling collection of galleries and permanent and

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Wellington Region, New Zealand, 6011
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temporary exhibitions that explore the national identity of New Zealand. Make time to visit the new interactive Te Taiao/Nature exhibition and Tūrangawaewae: Art and New Zealand, which includes historical and contemporary portraiture and sculpture.
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Wellington Underground MarketsWellington Underground Market, Frank Kits Park Path, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

Taking place every Saturday (10am to 4pm) on the city’s waterfront, the Wellington Underground Markets offer up an array of food, coffee and

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Wellington, New Zealand, 6011
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crafts, from homemade jams to knitting yarns to handmade jewellery.
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Embassy Theatre

The stunning Embassy Theatre, originally built in the 1920s and still retaining many of its heritage architectural features, has played host

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Wellington Region, New Zealand
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to world premieres of Peter Jackson’s films, but the theatre also shows new releases in its three cinemas including the suitably named, The Grand.
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Weta Workshop

Some of New Zealand’s most famous exports of the 21st century are the films of director Peter Jackson, namely his award-winning Lord of the

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Camperdown Road, Wellington, New Zealand, 6011
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Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. Much of the fantastical movie magic that went into the creative design and special effects for both were created at Weta Workshop, which you can visit to take a tour of and participate in hands-on workshops in things like sculpting scars and scrapes and chainmail making.
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Cavern Club

Wellington is famous for a bustling comedy scene, with plenty of venues to choose from, including the Cavern Club.

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Allen Street, Wellington, New Zealand, 6011
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The Boiler Room116 Main Street

Wellington is famous for a bustling comedy scene, with plenty of venues to choose from, including the Boiler Room.

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116, Main Street, Wellington Region, New Zealand
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