Some of my favorite things in Wellington (some may be repeats from above) include the Botanic Gardens (you can take the trolley there from Lambton Quay), Zealandia, TePapa, and driving around the bays. I also find the city itself pretty, and I love how there are parks and playgrounds everywhere. Closer to where I live in Tawa there's Titahi Bay (swimming and tidepools on the beach plus gorgeous views from the heights), Colonial Knob, and Spicers Botanical Park. In my eyes, there is breathtaking beauty everywhere around Wellington. I hope you also find this to be true.