Waitangi Park offers activities for the whole family. Teenagers can skateboard, small kids would like the slides in the Children's Play Garden, the entire family will like the amazing harbor views that the park offers. This new and most exiting park in the capital has won several awards for its design and the fun activities it offers.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa focuses on the country's captivating past, present times and the future of New Zealand. There are many galleries with imaginative exhibitions and interactive experiences for children to explore New Zealand's unique nature. At this museum you will find exhibitions displaying the dynamic art heritage of the country, artifacts representing its fascinating history and the vestiges of the Mäori culture.

Along the Wellington waterfront there is the fascinating Frank Kitts Park. The park is always crowded with people just walking or here with their children, who can play in the safe playground situated within the park. The park is also home to a number of wonderful artistic sculptures.

Civic Square is a very interesting place to visit. There are some unusual statues in the square, such as an iconic sculpture of New Zealand - a big sphere with leaves of ferns. The most interesting item on display, especially for teenagers, is the sculpture from the famous film Lord of the Rings, shot in New Zealand. There is a wide City-to-Sea pedestrian bridge on which you can walk to the waterfront. Also there are art exhibitions in the historic buildings around the square.

The New Zealand Olympic Museum can be of great interest for teenagers. The Museum has exhibits relating to the rich and unique Olympic heritage of New Zealand. Treasures exhibited here have been donated by New Zealand's Olympic heroes. Through them you can learn more about the sporting history of New Zealand.

There is a fascinating Cable Car in Wellington that can bring much joy and entertainment to your kids and you too. Hop on at Lambton Quay and enjoy the fun climb up to the Botanical Gardens. The cable car has been made specially safe for children. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Wellington.

The Carter Observatory stands at the top of the Botanical Gardens in Wellington. The observatory is a base for astronomical research in New Zealand. There are two main telescopes within the main building and a third telescope nearby. The Thomas Cooke telescope, a historic 9 3/4-inch Cooke Refractor named after Thomas Cooke, serves primarily for public observing sessions.