Welcome to Wellington

Wellington sits at the heart of New Zealand. Much more than a city, the Wellington Region is the perfect escape from your routine

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Offbeat, unconventional and original, Wellington is a place where city meets nature and is incomparable to anywhere else on earth

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See & do

Top 10 must-dos in Wellington

There's so much to see and do in the coolest little capital. To get you started, here’s our list of the top 10 things to do when you visit Wellington. This is just the start of your journey into Wellington.

Eat & drink

Award-winning eateries

Wellington has some of New Zealand's top restaurants, bars and cafes. They even have the awards to prove it. We've put together a list of which have been ranked for their incredible food, service and atmosphere.

See & do

Experience Māori history in the city

According to Māori tradition, Wellington Harbour was originally a lake and home to two great taniwha (mythic water monsters) named Ngake and Whātaitai. And that's just the beginning.