Wellington
Wellington sits at the southern end of
New Zealand’s North Island, tucked between green hills and a sparkling harbour. Compact yet full of character, the capital brings together culture, history, nature, creativity, and cuisine within an easy-to-explore city.
Visitors can wander waterfront sculpture trails and hidden laneways, discover street art, and explore museums and galleries, including Te Papa, New Zealand’s interactive national museum.
The Wellington Cable Car provides sweeping city views, while nearby Space Place offers planetarium experiences and opportunities to explore the southern skies.
Nature is never far away. Oriental Bay provides a golden-sand inner-city beach, while walking, cycling, kayaking, and ferry trips connect visitors with the wider landscape. The Southern Walkway leads toward the rugged south coast, and the Remutaka Cycle Trail and Escarpment Track offer more adventurous journeys.
Wellington is also celebrated for tucked-away bars, café culture, award-winning restaurants, craft beer, and excellent coffee. Wētā Workshop, film experiences, and the inter-island ferry add even more reasons to explore this energetic harbour city on any New Zealand journey.
New Zealand’s North Island, tucked between green hills and a sparkling harbour. Compact yet full of character, the capital brings together culture, history, nature, creativity, and cuisine within an easy-to-explore city.
Visitors can wander waterfront sculpture trails and hidden laneways, discover street art, and explore museums and galleries, including Te Papa, New Zealand’s interactive national museum.
The Wellington Cable Car provides sweeping city views, while nearby Space Place offers planetarium experiences and opportunities to explore the southern skies.
Nature is never far away. Oriental Bay provides a golden-sand inner-city beach, while walking, cycling, kayaking, and ferry trips connect visitors with the wider landscape. The Southern Walkway leads toward the rugged south coast, and the Remutaka Cycle Trail and Escarpment Track offer more adventurous journeys.
Wellington is also celebrated for tucked-away bars, café culture, award-winning restaurants, craft beer, and excellent coffee. Wētā Workshop, film experiences, and the inter-island ferry add even more reasons to explore this energetic harbour city on any New Zealand journey.
