Wellington maps and guides

Wellington visitor guide

Your complete guide to the Wellington region with travel tips, maps, shopping, eating and things to do.

Wide of the cable car driving up the tracks with the sun setting over Wellington city and harbour in the background.

Maps

Web map

Check out our digital map of the Wellington region.

Wellington central city map

Explore central Wellington with ease by using our downtown Wellington map. The map includes central city visitor attractions, key venue locations, public toilets and other points of interest.

Downtown Wellington map [PDF, 3.1 MB]

惠灵顿中文城市地图和导览

使用我们的中文地图手册，轻松探索惠灵顿市区。该手册涵盖了惠灵顿市区地图、惠灵顿著名景点介绍、本地交通信息以及惠灵顿游客信息中心的地址和联系方式。

惠灵顿中文城市地图和导览 [PDF, 3.6MB]

Classic New Zealand Wine Trail map

A self-drive guide to the best wine locations — Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, and Marlborough.

The guide includes a map of State Highway 2 between Napier in Hawke’s Bay, through to Blenheim in Marlborough. It shows driving distances and times, as well as zoomed-in regional maps.

Wine Trail map [PDF, 4MB]

Your guide to autumn in Wellington

The autumn leaves are numerous and so are the gigs, exhibitions, and festivals in Wellington. Head out into the crisp air and enjoy the buzz.

Paul Ward: a local guide to nature

Paul Ward, founder of Capital Kiwi, shares his favourite Wellington trails for mountain biking, walking and spotting native birds in the wild.

Anjali Burnett: a local guide to fashion

There are a tight group of fashion designers and stores in the city. Ingenuity and inventiveness are words often associated with them. Co-founder of local label twenty-seven names, Anjali Burnett, knows many of them as both a colleague and a customer.

Megan dunn at her "Mermaid" exhibition at the Adam Gallery, Victoria University, 2022.

Megan Dunn: a local guide to arts and culture

Author, curator and art writer Megan Dunn keeps her finger on the cultural pulse of the city. She knows where to find the top galleries, installations, and espresso martinis.

Megan Wyper: a local guide to coffee

The Wellington coffee scene is known for its quality cafés. Acme co-owner Megan Wyper gives the lowdown on some great cafés to visit.

Max Gordy and Stina Persen: a local hospitality guide

Wellington is heaven if you’re a foodie. Husband and wife, Max Gordy and Stina Persen from the award-winning Graze Wine Bar, run down their list of tasty finds.

The view of Wellington Harbour from Mount Victoria on a sunny day.

Your guide to cruise in Wellington

Wellington is compact and walkable, allowing you to do a lot when visiting on a cruise. Find what you need to know when docking in New Zealand's capital city.

Three friends have coffee outside Pour & Twist, a café in Te Aro, Wellington.

Your guide to spring in Wellington

Spring in Wellington is a bit like the city itself — lively, unpredictable, and full of surprises. As the days grow longer and the city bursts into bloom, you’ll find pockets of sunshine, crisp sea breezes, and the occasional gust.

Two children climbing on a half-sphere climbing structure on a playground in Cobham Court, Porirua.

12 hours in Porirua

There's plenty of things to do in Porirua, just a short trip from Wellington. Take 12 hours to get your fill of beautiful walks, activities, and great food.

The patio at Golding's bar located in Te Aro in Wellington, with four tables, twelve stools and eight people sitting enjoying beer and pizza.

A long weekend in Wellington

Extend your weekend trip and spend three days in Wellington. Here’s an itinerary for 72 hours packed with hospitality, events, nature, and fun.