The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.

The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Wellington's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix, and instead set out to discover new bars, absorb art and feast your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.

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Arts & Entertainment
The Son

Hugh Jackman, Australian up-and-comer Zen McGrath and Oscar-winning 'The Father' filmmaker Florian Zeller explore a difficult family dynamic in this well-acted but uneven drama.

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Arts & Entertainment
Magic Mike's Last Dance

Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.

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Arts & Entertainment
Knock at the Cabin

Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.

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Arts & Entertainment
Skinamarink

Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.

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Arts & Entertainment
Tár

Cate Blanchett turns in another awards-worthy performance in this powerful, complicated and compelling drama about a cancelled conductor.

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Food & Drink
Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata

Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.

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Travel & Leisure
Zealandia Day Tours

Get out of the house and into a much-needed dose of nature, accompanied by birdsong from native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Travel & Leisure
Zealandia Twilight Tours

Escape rush hour by strolling through this eco-sanctuary — and spy native creatures like takahē, kākā and little spotted kiwi.

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Arts & Entertainment
Te Whanganui-a-Tara

This exciting and interactive new exhibition explores Wellington's cultural history.

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Arts & Entertainment
Paper Pals Aotearoa

Wellington's CBD has just gotten got a heck of a lot cuter.

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Travel & Leisure
Koha Yoga

Exercise your mind, body and soul (and support the local community) for pocket change.

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