Oriental Bay St Gerards Church and Monastery

Welcome to Wellington

You can't beat Wellington on a good day! Wellington during the warmer months is wonderful and filled with incredible events and festivals, thirst-quenching craft beer, delicious kai, and unforgettable days by the beach

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Explore beautiful beaches and bays
days bay beach couple walking by kayaks eating icecream

Here's the scoop on the best ice cream around
BE Kapiti Island Eco ocean kapiti island

Your Wellington backyard bucket list
Andy Spain Spruce Goose Lyall Bay

Best places to get out and brunch by the beach
ED Hey Day Beer Co. Outside tables looking into bar

Thirsty? Where to drink outside this summer

Tū ake i te tihi o Tangi te Keo/Mātairangi,
Ka horapa te titiro ki Te Whanganui a Tara,
Ngā pae maunga, ngā pae tāngata ka mihi atu nei

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Events

Welcome to a playground of events and festivals across the region

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SIX60 Saturdays

26 Mar 2022
Sky Stadium

Kiwi icons SIX60 are bringing their Saturdays tour to the capital in March 2022

Find out more

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Itineraries and guides

Planning a trip to Wellington? Use our handy guides to make the most of your visit

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Plan

Plan a wild weekend

There’s a wild world of food, fun, and adventure waiting for you in Wellington

Zealandia Ecosanctuary

Plan

24 hours in Wellington

Get a taste of the best the city has to offer from nature, museums, top eats, craft beer and some street art - all in one day

Wellington Cable Car

Plan

48 hours in Wellington

Compact, walkable, full of activities, award-winning restaurants, nature and perfect for a weekend getaway

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Explore the Wellington Region

 Head for the coast, walk through the hills and visit wineries - all without leaving Wellington

Eastbourne trail walk

Hutt Valley

Across the harbour lies Wellington's giant playground. The Hutt Valley is packed full of outdoor adventures and delicious eats.

Escarpment Track on the Kapiti Coast

Kāpiti Coast

Sandy beaches, spectacular landscapes and friendly people - all just a short drive north of Wellington

Family walking on Colonial Knob in Porirua

Porirua

Take a quick drive or hop on the train to Porirua, a harbour city with activities for all the whānau.

The Putangirua Pinnacles trail Wairarapa

Plan

Wairarapa

Just a short drive from Wellington, Wairarapa has stunning landscapes, world-class wineries, and boutique shopping

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