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Wellington, NZ

Wellington is famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and events. See for yourself what makes Wellington the coolest little capital in the world.

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Top 10 Wellington must dos

There's so much to see and do in the coolest little capital, so to get you started, here’s our list...

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Explore the Wellington region

Experience fantastic day trips and see the best New Zealand has to offer - all on our doorstep.

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Top notch brunch spots

Whether your ideal brunch is a Buddha bowl or fried chicken with waffles, Wellington has got you covered.

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Cheap eats to fine dining

Said to have more bars and restaurants per capita than New York, the culinary capital caters for everything from quick bites to long nights.

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19 reasons to visit Wellington this winter

Winter is on the way, but that’s no reason to hibernate.

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Coffee capital

With cafes on almost every corner, it’s fair to say we love our coffee in Wellington.

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Discover Māori culture in Wellington

Learn about Wellington's mythological past and discover Māori culture and heritage in the capital.

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Wellington film locations

Discover the locations where movie magic meets Wellington.

Must see events in Wellington

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World of WearableArt® Awards Show

Leave your world behind and journey into the unimaginable. Book your tickets and be there to celebrate 30 years of WOW®, 27 Sep - 14 Oct

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All Blacks vs South Africa

Watch the All Blacks as they take on South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship, 15 Sep 2018.

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Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds

Legendary Hollywood actor Bill Murray teams up with acclaimed German cellist Jan Vogler to present a spirited evening of music and literature, 14 Nov 2018.

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The Ryman Healthcare Season of The Nutcracker

Christmas comes but once a year, and for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Christmas 2018 will be extra special, 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2018.

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Bill Bailey – Earl of Whimsy

The UK’s very own straggle-haired polymath returns to Wellington with his new comedy and music extravaganza, 1 – 2 Oct 2018.

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Top reasons to work in Wellington

Wellington makes it possible to enjoy a healthy lifestyle, while getting the job done.

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Work essentials

Fancy working in Wellington? There’s a few necessities you’ll need to get started.

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Life in Wellington

Nestled between hills and harbour, and brimming with culinary, cultural and creative delights, Wellington is an energetic and vibrant city.

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Wellington's working culture

A Wellington workplace is a welcoming environment where fitting in is easy.

Study in Wellington
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Top reasons to study in Wellington

Wellington is the best choice for smart, ambitious and creative students from all over the world. Check out some the top reasons for why you should make Wellington your campus.

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Work Ready in Wellington programme

Be well-prepared for an exciting career in Wellington with this course for international students and graduates.

Study student visas

Student visas

Studying for more than three months? You'll need a visa - here's a list of requirements and where to apply.

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Top reasons to do business in Wellington

Wellington is a region of innovation, diversity and creativity. Here's the top 10 reasons you should do business in Wellington.

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Grow and innovate

Find out how you can access support, networks, tools, and R&D or capability funding to help you grow your business through WREDA's Business Growth and Innovation team.

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Wellington’s industry sectors

From the government hub to gaming gurus, screen legends to our scientific and technical talent – we’re a diverse city where anything is possible.

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Wellington's new influencers

From social enterprise creators, scientists, filmmakers, education leaders to digital innovators, these up-and-coming leaders from right across the Wellington region are developing fresh ideas and building new companies that might just be the new Xero, Weta or TradeMe.

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Wellington stats and facts

15-20°

average temperature of Wellington

750+

restaurants and cafes

363km

of mountain biking and walking tracks

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galleries in NZ's cultural capital

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premium wine-growing regions on our doorstep (Wairarapa and Marlborough)

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A walkable city, the CBD measures just 2km across

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Weather in Wellington

They say you can’t beat Wellington on a good day, and we reckon that’s true.

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Travel to Wellington

Whether you're arriving by air, train, car or cruising into Wellington harbour you'll find it's easy to to get to Wellington.

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Accommodation

InterContinental Wellington

2 Grey St, Wellington

Offering 232 superbly appointed guest rooms including fully-refurbished Deluxe and Club Guest Room and Suites, the InterContinental Wellington offers everything...

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Accommodation deals

We've pulled together a number of deals from some of Wellington's best hotels.

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