# Te Papa Tongarewa

> New Zealand's national museum on the Wellington waterfront, with exhibitions on Māori culture, natural history and earthquakes, plus a large colossal squid.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-papa/

New Zealand's national museum on the Wellington waterfront, with exhibitions on Māori culture, natural history and earthquakes, plus a large colossal squid. Entry is free for most galleries. Allow half a day, and use the nearby parking building.

- **Nearest town:** Wellington, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -41.2905, 174.7819
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Taihape to Wellington through Manawatū and the Kāpiti Coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-taihape-to-wellington/)

## Nearby

- [Oriental Bay Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-oriental-bay/) – 1 km
- [Mount Victoria Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mount-victoria-lookout/) – 1 km
- [Wellington Cable Car and Botanic Garden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-wellington-cable-car/) – 1 km
- [Zealandia Ecosanctuary](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-zealandia/) – 2 km

## FAQs

### Where is Te Papa Tongarewa?

Te Papa Tongarewa is in Wellington, New Zealand, at GPS -41.2905, 174.7819.

### Which road trips pass Te Papa Tongarewa?

Te Papa Tongarewa is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Taihape to Wellington through Manawatū and the Kāpiti Coast.

### What is there to see near Te Papa Tongarewa?

Places worth a stop nearby: Oriental Bay Beach (1 km), Mount Victoria Lookout (1 km), Wellington Cable Car and Botanic Garden (1 km) and Zealandia Ecosanctuary (2 km).

### When is the best time to visit Te Papa Tongarewa?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, May, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)