Wellington Open Day

Overview

ATTN: Curious kittens, nosy parkers and those on a tight budget, your  favourite day of the year is back.

Wellington Open Day, when the capital throws open her doors for locals and tourists alike, lets punters catch up with the city's museums, bars, and attractions for no more than a gold coin.

Ever wanted to meet a Red Panda, peek behind the scenes at Wellington's most famous church or trawl through the BNZ museum's history of banking?

Well, you're in luck as the zoo, Old St Pauls and the BNZ Museum (who even knew we had one of those?) will be among the 20 spots open to the public.

Those of a more hedonistic bent, the Harbour City has not forgotten you.  You can brush up you cocktail skills at bars Motel and Library, where a gold coin will get you a lesson in mixology - Masterful mojitos at Motel and classic Champagne cocktails at Library. Alternatively, if you're keen to commune with nature, Zealandia, the zoo in Newtown, Walk Wellington and Stagland's Wildlife Reserve are all yours for the hiking, for a mere buck or two.

And that's just for starters. More than eight of the Capital's museums are in on the big day, along with Toi Whakaari Drama School , the Carter Observatory and plenty more.

And before you feel too selfishly overindulgent, the gold coins do go to charity - so it's a double whammy of culture and good deeds. Bonza.

It's likely to be a popular day so start early and expect a bit of a queue.