Te Papa Tongarewa – National Museum of New Zealand

Te Papa Tongarewa is located in Wellington. The Te Papa, as the National Museum of New Zealand is popularly called, offers exciting insights into the history of New Zealand. From the geological formation of the two islands to their aboriginal inhabitants and modern settlement, you can learn everything about this young country. A wide variety of exhibits guarantee an entertaining visit that will surely be remembered for a long time. Among them are rarities of New Zealand's flora and fauna, such as the 8m long and therefore largest octopus in the world, as well as Maori artwork and other exhibits about life in New Zealand.