Trivia: Wellington capital
Wellington took over from Auckland as the capital of New Zealand in what year (within 2)?
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Beehive Parliament shot
The Beehive is the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament, with its distinctive ten-storey beehive shape. Find a clear angle on Bowen Street and take a group photo with the team in front of the iconic facade.
Botanic Garden top portrait
At the top of the Cable Car start the Wellington Botanic Garden walk. Find the rose garden, the seasonal display or the lookout, and take a group photo with the gardens or the harbour behind the team.
Bucket Fountain splash
On Cuba Street stands the Bucket Fountain, a kinetic sculpture that tips water into pedestrians from buckets above. Time your visit for a bucket drop and take a group photo with the team dodging (or catching) the splash.
Cable Car ride photo
The Wellington Cable Car climbs 120 metres from Lambton Quay to Kelburn through three tunnels. Buy a return ticket, take a group photo inside the red carriage and one at the top with the harbour spread out below.
Checkpoint: Cable Car bottom
Walk to the Cable Car bottom station on Lambton Quay (entrance through a small shopping arcade) and check in by the ticket booth.
Checkpoint: Mt Victoria lookout
Rideshare or walk up to the Mt Victoria lookout (Maunga-rāhiri) and check in at the summit viewing platform.
Checkpoint: Te Papa
Navigate to Te Papa Tongarewa on Cable Street and check in at the main entrance.
Checkpoint: Wellington Waterfront
Walk back to the Wellington Waterfront and check in by the diving platform or the Solace in the Wind sculpture.
Colossal squid shot
Te Papa's colossal squid is the largest specimen on display in the world. Find the squid tank, ask the staff if photography is allowed (usually yes), and take a group photo with the team gathered respectfully around it.
Flat white toast
Wellington has more cafes per capita than New York. Find a roastery (Flight Coffee, Customs, Havana) and order a round of flat whites. Take a group photo with everyone holding a cup up in a toast.
Local Wellingtonian tip
Convince a local Wellington resident to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide and remember the tip.
Mt Victoria panorama
The Mt Victoria summit gives you the postcard view of Wellington: harbour, CBD, Cook Strait. Line the team up and take a group photo with the whole panorama spread behind everyone.
Te Papa entrance pose
Te Papa is the national museum of New Zealand. Find the harbour-facing entrance or the big atrium, line the team up and take a group photo with the building behind everyone.
Trivia: Cable Car opened
The Wellington Cable Car opened to the public on 22 February of what year?
Trivia: Te Papa opened
Te Papa Tongarewa opened in its current Wellington waterfront building on 14 February of what year?
Waterfront jump shot
The Wellington Waterfront has a wooden diving platform that locals jump off in summer. Whatever the season, take a group jump photo from the platform (or a leap on the boardwalk) with the harbour as the backdrop.
Wellington finale
Final challenge. Find a beautiful Wellington spot (the harbour at golden hour, the Beehive lit up, Mt Victoria at dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the coolest little capital!
Wellington kick-off
The hunt begins! Find a classic Wellington backdrop (a red Cable Car carriage, a Cuba Street mural, the Beehive in the distance) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.
Windy Wellington moment
Wellington is famous for its wind. Capture a windy moment (hair flying, jacket lifting, an umbrella turning inside-out) in a group photo or short video. The harder the wind, the better the shot.