Island Bay Marine Education Centre 9am-11am Bookings essential. An exciting place alive with over 40 different species of fish and marine life - a majority of these coming from the rocky shores of Wellington's unique south coast. If you're walking between March and August, you'll be able to see New Zealand fur seals relaxing on the rocky outcrops. A great way to learn about New Zealand's indigenous flora. This sanctuary is like an island in the middle of Wellington.
Education programmes specialise in local social history, migration and settlement.
On the Wellington waterfront or in Queen's Wharf Retail centre. The Cottage, built in 1858, is Wellington's second oldest identified building. Its furnishings and the story of its occupants help to demonstrate the life of a Colonial family. The Memorial Park Chapel contains information on burials and a display on the history of the Park. This beautifully restored house and garden provides the background for Mansfield's work and gives a fascinating insight into the lives of colonial New Zealanders.