Welcome to Wellington

Longer days and warmer temperatures make spring a great time to explore Wellington. With great coffee and delicious food, fabulous events, and excellent shopping, the capital city will put a spring in your step

Eat & drink

Tastiest new spots

Treat your tastebuds at one of these new cafés, restaurants, and bars in Wellington

See & do

Discover spring

Pack away the winter woollies and get a spring in your step with these must-do activities for longer days in Wellington

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Event

World of WearableArt Awards Show
29 Sep – 16 Oct 2022
TSB Arena

Events

Book a ticket to your next adventure in Wellington

Event

Semi Permanent Aotearoa 2022
19 – 21 Oct 2022
St James Theatre

Event

121 Festival
10 – 12 Mar 2023
Tauherenikau

Event

Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori o Te Whanganui-a-Tara
1 Sep – 9 Oct 2022
Pōneke

All events

Visit more of Wellington

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

Plan

Your guide to spring in Wellington

While spring in Wellington can be a bit "four seasons in one day", it's an ideal time to visit the capital

Plan

How to have a sustainable Wellington weekend

Spend a three day weekend in the capital that’s as good for the planet as it is for the soul

Plan

How to have the ultimate WOW weekend

The perfect pairing: World of WearableArt and three days of Wellington luxury

Plan more

Explore the Wellington Region

Head for the coast, walk through the hills of sit among the vines at some wineries - all without leaving Wellington

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

Just over the hill from Wellington, Wairarapa has stunning landscapes, world-class wineries, and boutique shopping

Only in Wellington

Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara is full of stories about little moments, in ordinary places, that have led to extraordinary successes 

Business

Local stories to explore

The perfect place for people to thrive, this is a collaborative city to foster ideas. Discover some local stories and the people behind them.

Work & Study

Find your place in Wellington

Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, New Zealand’s compact capital features a compelling mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine.

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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