The Top 9 Natural Monuments in Wellington
Wellington’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 9
beautiful natural monuments in Wellington. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Wellington. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
This strange-looking place served as the film set for the "Path of Death" scene in "The Return of the King".
A fascinating place that offers many photo opportunities and is definitely worth a visit.
A fascinating place that offers many photo opportunities and is definitely worth a visit.
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For 82, - NZD you can either have a boat to the north side or to Rangatira. The permit for the protected area is included.
The wonderful singing of the …
The wonderful singing of the …
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Very nice facility with animals in the wild! Be sure to take the expert tour: you see an incredible number of birds that you wouldn't have noticed as a layman
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A great hiking trail along the stream. On hot summer days you will find enough shade here. At the same time the path is used by many bikers. The Korokoro Dam is the highlight with the tiered waterfall.
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Quote from sculptor Browne:
You are welcome to climb these steps.
The black granite is reminiscent of monuments and alludes to mortality and the afterlife.
You are welcome to climb these steps.
The black granite is reminiscent of monuments and alludes to mortality and the afterlife.
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Nice views in both directions
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The New Zealand fur seal is easy to recognise by its pointed snout, long whiskers and small ears on its head. The marine mammals gained notoriety through the once popular …
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At this point the river flows very slowly and is about 1.5m deep. Perfect spot to take a bath in the clear and refreshing water as there won't be anybody else within one kilometre.
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This sculpture by Drummond deals with kinetic energy. It moves in the wind, but can also be moved by people leaning against it.
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