Welcome to Wellington

Wellington in summer is full of incredible events and festivals, thirst-quenching craft beer, delicious kai, and unforgettable days by the beach

Wellington Advent Calendar 2022

See & do

Insta-worthy spots

Discover some of Wellington's best spots for insta-worthy photos

Find your next summer adventure

Step into nature and be rewarded with epic views on one of Wellington's many mountain bike and walking trails

Summer events

Event

121 Festival
10 – 12 Mar 2023
Tauherenikau

Event

Jim Beam Homegrown 2023
18 Mar 2023
Wellington Waterfront

Event

CubaDupa
25 – 26 Mar 2023
Cuba Street

Discover more summer events

Plan a little trip

Plan

Your guide to summer in Wellington

Summer in Wellington means incredible summer events and festivals, meals at award-winning restaurants, walks, gelato and a swim at Oriental Bay

Stay

Stay somewhere special

Full of art and great design features, here are our picks for stylish stays in Wellington

Explore a little further

Plan

Hutt Valley

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

Plan

Kāpiti Coast

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

Plan

Porirua

Nestled between two harbours, Porirua is a perfect blend of creativity, nature and adventure – all just 20km north of Wellington

Plan

Wairarapa

Only an hours drive north of Wellington lies the Wairarapa, a rural area with an off-the-beaten-track charm, offering some of the best experiences in New Zealand.

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Tū ake i te tihi o Tangi te Keo/Mātairangi
Stand atop Tangi te Keo/Mātairangi mountain

Ka horapa te titiro ki Te Whanganui a Tara
Gaze upon the Great Harbour of Tara

Ngā pae maunga, ngā pae tāngata ka mihi atu nei
The mountains, the people – salutations to all