Wellington - New Zealand's Capital City

There's no place like Wellington. All this, only 3 hours from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

Keen on a city break? Wellington is the place to be. In fact, it’s just been voted New Zealand’s best. World-class cuisine, shopping and nightlife, nature, arts and culture, it's all here. Read on to find out more!

Surrounding regions

Wairarapa

Wairarapa

A region of big skies, wide valleys, boutique vineyards and characterful small towns, just an hour away from Wellington.

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Check out the fantastic offerings right on Wellington’s doorstep. Learn all about Hutt Valley, Taranaki and Marlborough.

Hutt Valley
Marlborough
Taranaki
Wairarapa

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What's on in Wellington

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Arriving into Wellington

Wellington Airport

Daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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Interislander - Cook Strait Ferries

The Interislander - Cook Strait Ferry

A picturesque journey between the North and South Islands.

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Build your itinerary

Map of Wellington.

Use our Itinerary Builder to start planning your trip to Wellington or browse through our list of suggested itineraries that we have compiled.

Know Wellington

You'll be surprised at all the things you can do in downtown Wellington for under $5 – there's something for everyone.