The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Greater Wellington, North Island

November 12, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Discover the best top things to do in Greater Wellington, New Zealand including Light House Cinema Cuba, Fragrifert Parfumeur, the Victorian Perfumery, Escape Mate, Shoreline Cinema, Ventana Creative Collective, Xcape Wellington, Fear Factory Wellington, Beyond VR, Circus Cinema, Carlucci Land.
Restaurants in Greater Wellington

1. Light House Cinema Cuba

29 Wigan Street Te Aro, Wellington 6011 New Zealand +64 4-385 3337 http://www.lighthousecuba.co.nz/
Excellent
81%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 72 reviews

Light House Cinema Cuba

Going to the cinema is about so much more than watching a film. At Light House we try to create an environment of comfort and sophistication to deliver a unique cinema experience. Light House Cuba is located in Wellington's bustling Cuba street district. Nestled on Wigan street, across from Havana bar, Light House Cuba offers offers a unique and inviting atmosphere to escape the daily grind. Sit back, relax and unwind.

Reviewed By 547ashleighb - Dunedin, New Zealand

Although it's a little more expensive than the regular cinema, it's well worth the price. It's got a number of lovely screening rooms wiry comfy chairs instead of normal seats. You can also get coffee and tea from their cafe and take it in with you. The staff are attentive and kindly gave me a student ticket even though I only had last year's student id. Highly recommend, a cinema experience like no other.

2. Fragrifert Parfumeur, the Victorian Perfumery

1 Upland Road Kelburn, Wellington 6012 New Zealand +64 27 607 1852 [email protected] http://www.fragrifert.co.nz
Excellent
88%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 131 reviews

Fragrifert Parfumeur, the Victorian Perfumery

Fragrifert Parfumeur, The Victorian Perfumery, is a mini-museum and perfume emporium all in one. All perfumes are made by me, Francesco van Eerd, and are created using time honoured techniques and with a high percentage of natural materials. Just as they would have been made one hundred years ago. Where nature allows, I even distill my own materials. I welcome you to visit for yourself the fragrant excitement that is Fragrifert Parfumeur, at the Top of the Cable Car!

Reviewed By Kiwifromkiev - Auckland, New Zealand

We’ve found this place whilst visiting a coffee shop at the top of the cable car. We walked in and were totally fascinated by the smell and the sight. Beautiful period setting, very attentive host who is happy to share his passion for perfumes with visitors, and new and exciting smells. Yes, we’ve bought perfumes to remember this place by and I would recommend anybody to go and see and smell for yourself! You will not be disappointed!

3. Escape Mate

12 Johnston Street Aviation House, Wellington 6011 New Zealand +64 210 225 4443 [email protected] http://www.escapemate.co.nz
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 289 reviews

Escape Mate

Be a special agent for an hour and take your team to an epic, live-action, puzzle-solving adventure game in the heart of Wellington. Boasting three epic, hour long games across two locations, featuring exciting and interactive puzzles with thought-provoking challenges and hi-tech puzzles. The best indoor activity, perfect for rainy days! At Johnston St, embark on a mission to save the world from the wrath of the Death Gods as you explore 'Ancient Temple' ruins. Or, enter a 1930's bank vault, the 'Spaceship' to investigate the crash site of an AI operated alien spacecraft and prevent an alien invasion. At Victoria St, investigate a mysterious, sunken shipwreck to find the lost continent, Atlantis and untangle the dark secrets of the long-lost Utopian paradise, the land of the titans. Switch off from reality and immerse yourself in a hidden world in a movie-like, themed environment with seriously cool, tactile puzzles. Always thought you'd make a damn good detective? Well, prove it.

Reviewed By MelW609

We sent our recent Graduates to Escape Mate as a team bonding event. They came back so excited and definitely a lot closer as a group. It was a great team building activity. I would highly recommend it and we'll be using Escape Mate again!

4. Shoreline Cinema

10 Mahara Place, Waikanae 5036 New Zealand +64 4-902 8070 [email protected] http://www.shorelinecinema.co.nz
Excellent
82%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 56 reviews

Shoreline Cinema

Reviewed By 51SandraS51 - Auckland, New Zealand

Staying with friend in Waikanae, this is a small and very intimate cinema. You are seated on two seater settees, welcoming staff and a wonderful array of bakery goods, coffee and icecream - what a great find on the Kapiti Coast (about an hour north of Wellington)

5. Ventana Creative Collective

8 Kitchener Street, Martinborough 5711 New Zealand +64 6-306 9488 [email protected] http://www.ventanacreativecollective.kiwi
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 18 reviews

Ventana Creative Collective

Ventana Creative Collective brings organised group creative events (e.g.: nude figure drawing - handsome model can be arranged!, paint the masterpiece sip by sip, silver ring bands, leather sandals, paper flowers, batik silk scarf painting and many more creative workshops), gallery shows and uniquely curated items for the home and self to the thriving Martinborough vineyard town.

6. Xcape Wellington

69 Pharazyn Street, Wellington 5010 New Zealand +64 22 032 8524 [email protected] http://xcape.nz
Excellent
93%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 186 reviews

Xcape Wellington

Wellingtons newest escape room experience is here to bring you interactive fun for you and your group. Your team is locked in an immersive puzzle room surrounded by hidden and mysterious objects with only 60 minutes to escape. Solve puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to complete the mission and escape the room before the clock runs out.

Reviewed By katinkak2021

The two of us went to solve the Tomb of Manthu. It was my first escape game and I enjoyed every minute of it. We did need some clues although it was rated 6/10 difficulty. The lady showing us around was super helpful and friendly. A guy was taking a photo of us afterwards, also very friendly. The photo was for free and was send via mail on the same day. The room itself was decorated beautifully and the riddles were intricate. We will be back to try to solve all the other rooms too! Thanks for this great experience. I'd recommend this one!

7. Fear Factory Wellington

2/120 Cuba Street, Wellington 6011 New Zealand +64 4-213 4666 [email protected] http://fearfactorywellington.co.nz/wellington/
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 34 reviews

Fear Factory Wellington

Fear Factory offers visitors a unique entertainment experience…real life fun and scares in the heart of Wellington! Dive into the city's weird & wonderful history, with this adrenaline fuelled interactive experience. Walk the dark hallways and discover real actors, real frights & real fun! Are you brave enough to make it through - or will you call 'Chicken'? There's only one way to find out...!

Reviewed By LeonieS37 - Wellington, New Zealand

This is one of the BEST attractions in Wellington. It's wild. I went to the Walking Dead walk through in Universal Studios in LA, and this experience rivalled it. Well worth the money considering the live actors.

8. Beyond VR

45 Hania St Mt Victoria, Wellington 6011 New Zealand +64 4-909 7792 [email protected] http://beyond.fun/
Excellent
96%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 23 reviews

Beyond VR

Hilarious, family friendly, competitive multi-player VR gaming for groups of 6 or more people, facilities available for birthday parties and corporate events.

Reviewed By desireejanm

Had a great time with the whanau. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Mum, Dad and our 3 kids. Kids weren't that keen to begin with BUT after we finished they kept going on about how much fun it was. My oldest said they had this at her school and it was quote "boring". After we had completed the game, I asked her if this was like her school and she said NO - this was way more fun. She then asked the price as she reckons this will be fun to do with her friends.

9. Circus Cinema

34 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough 5711 New Zealand +64 6-306 9442 http://www.circus.net.nz
Excellent
67%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Circus Cinema

10. Carlucci Land

281 Happy Valley Road Owhiro Bay, Wellington 6023 New Zealand +64 4-383 7054 [email protected] http://www.carlucciland.nz
Excellent
60%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 101 reviews

Carlucci Land

Reviewed By 20carolj - Palmerston North, New Zealand

Drive through Brooklyn and beyond and you will discover a hidden treat. The talented owner has created a quirky mini golf course and a wonderland of mini and LifeSize sculptures . All made from scrap metal , there is no nut or bolt that is discarded.All intricately designed including the crazy mini putt. The mini golf course weaves it’s way up and down through tunnels and holes, all made from waste metal and retired machinery. At $12 a pop for an adult this is a must and a unique hidden tourist attraction.

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