Wellington 3D2N Family Adventure!

Though we've lived in Auckland for 9 years, this was our first Wellington trip! Snagged Black Friday deals—flights for 4 (~$960) & stay at Oaks Wellington Hotel ($475). Here’s our kid-approved itinerary: DAY 1: City & Coast Explorer 1️⃣ Te Papa Museum 🏛️ – Kids LOVED the interactive exhibits! 2️⃣ Solace in the Wind 🌊 – Held hands with the iconic seaside statue. 3️⃣ Waterfront Walk 🚶 – Snap pics at the "WELLINGTON" sign. 4️⃣ The Boat Café 🥪 – Lunch with harbor views. 5️⃣ Oriental Bay Beach 🏖️ – Sandy fun & paddle time! 6️⃣ Mount Victoria Lookout 🌄 (Uber up) – Panoramic cityscapes! 7️⃣ Cuba Street 🌈 – Rainbow crosswalk & quirky vibes. 🍦 Duck Island Ice Cream – Ultra-creamy handmade scoops! 8️⃣ El Matador 🥩 – Famous Argentinian grill (kid-friendly!). DAY 2: History & Heights 1️⃣ Parliament + Beehive 🏛️ – Book early! Free tours (politics made fun). 2️⃣ Old St Paul’s Cathedral ⛪ – Donation entry (we skipped inside). 3️⃣ Old Government Buildings 🏚️ – Photo op at the giant wooden landmark! 4️⃣ Crab Shack 🦀 – Seaside lunch (go on a sunny day!). 5️⃣ Cable Car 🚡 – Ride to Botanic Garden (5 mins!), visit the free Cable Car Museum. 6️⃣ Old Bank Arcade 💰 – Jay Chou’s打卡地! (Bustling shopping arcade). ⚠️ City Gallery is closed—don’t go! DAY 3: Marine Magic Wellington Museum 🐋 – Nautical-themed & super interactive for kids! (Psst—Wellington’s museums are next-level for children! So many hands-on activities!) 🚗 Transport Tips: ✔️ No rental car needed! Uber cost us ~$130 total. ✔️ Missed the "blown-away WELLINGTON sign" (too out-of-way)—next time! ✔️ Consider the scenic train for future trips! Bye, Windy Wellington! 🌬️❤️ #FamilyTravel #WellingtonWithKids #NZTravel #WeekendGetaway