Your guide to summer in Wellington
Visit an island, scream in a stadium, or indulge in ice cream. Here's how to enjoy some of Wellington's best summer days.
Nau mai ki Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui
At the centre of New Zealand you’ll find Wellington, a region with so much to offer. Nestled between green hills and a sparkling harbour, the city is full of things just waiting to be discovered.
Visit an island, scream in a stadium, or indulge in ice cream. Here's how to enjoy some of Wellington's best summer days.
There’s much to see and do in the capital, but there are a few special experiences that shouldn’t be missed.
Showcasing a curated range of brands from Aotearoa and beyond, boutique shopping in Wellington is a one-stop fashion shop.
Treat your tastebuds and find a new place to eat at one of these new cafés, restaurants, and bars in Wellington.
Find accommodation as close to the water as possible and wake up to views of one of Wellington's beautiful seaside suburbs.
23 Feb – 17 Mar 2024
There are plenty of things to do while you’re in Wellington that won’t cost a cent. Have fun for free while making the most of what the capital has to offer.
14 Dec 2023 – 28 Apr 2024Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Wellington Advent Calendar is back. Make the most of your summer with a cracker of a deal every day leading up to Christmas.
The capital has a great selection of outside dining options. Whether it’s day or night check out these spaces for summer dining and drinks.
Whatever way you serve it, Wellingtonians love their coffee. Here’s where to stay cool, calm, and caffeinated in the capital.
Up a flight of winding stairs, down a laneway, or tucked into the back of a hotel, here’s how to find Wellington’s best-kept secret bars.
With a share-style menu inspired by the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa, this Mount Victoria charmer is a quality dinner choice.
Wellington Chocolate Factory has your golden ticket to the city’s sweetest treats.
The quality of Wellington’s cafés, restaurants, and bars is not confined to the inner city. There are many great options in surrounding neighbourhoods.
Cute, compact, and top quality, the Aro Valley restaurant is practically perfect in every way.
An intimate bar that dispenses quality cocktail and wine advice, and a curated menu.
One of the city’s most iconic experiences, Wellington Cable Car leads to some of the best views of the capital.
This pest-proof ‘urban island’ is the closest thing you’ll find to experiencing what New Zealand was like before humans.
Whether you’re a family that likes to get outdoors or prefers art and culture, these are fun family activities that kids will love.
From serene walks in the bush to daredevil antics in the treetops, animal encounters to nature reserves — Wellington gets you up close and personal with nature.
The first carboNZero-certified zoo in the world, Wellington Zoo puts conservation at the centre of everything it does.
A local gallery with a nationally significant collection on the Kāpiti Coast.
Wellington’s contemporary art gallery is a dynamic cultural presence. You’ll find exhibitions that delight and challenge.
Walk the corridors of power and see where New Zealand laws and policies are made.
Festivals, concerts, and gigs galore, music is in the forecast for Wellington’s summer. Here’s how to make the most of every event in the capital.
16 Dec 2023 – 28 Apr 2024Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1 Jun – 28 Oct 2024Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sky Stadium | Cello Basin Reserve
1 Mar 2024TSB Arena | 7pm
16 Mar 2024Wellington Waterfront
27 Jan 2024Sky Stadium | $90.90
8 May 2024TSB Arena
Whether you walk, bike, hike, or horse ride, discover trails for all walks of life across the region.
Sandy beaches, spectacular landscapes, and friendly people are all just a short drive from Wellington.
Wellington’s big backyard is packed full of outdoor adventures and unmissable experiences.