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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Wellington named the world’s most liveable city

A newly published Quality of Life ranking from Deutsche Bank rates Wellington first among 47 global cities.

World of WearableArt® Awards Show

Enter another world, where fashion, art and theatre collide. Tickets to World of WearableArt® Awards Show on sale now

New Zealand Festival

New Zealand Festival is Aotearoa’s leading celebration of cutting-edge culture, bringing a dangerously delicious dose of art to Wellington from 23 Feb – 18 Mar 2018.

Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship 2017

Royal Wellington Golf Club is hosting the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship | 26 – 29 Oct 2017

Visit

See & do | Events | Accommodation | Eat & drink | Plan your trip | Maps & guides

Plan your trip to Wellington

All you need to know about getting to Wellington, getting around, and what to do when you're here.

Top 10 Wellington must dos

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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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Coffee capital

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

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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Discover Māori culture in Wellington

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

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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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Wellington film locations

Discover the locations where movie magic meets Wellington.

Work

Job search | Career opportunities | Working essentials | Move to Wellington

Top notch reasons to work in Wellington

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

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.

Do business in Wellington

Business environment | Startup | Invest | Grow & innovate | Move your business

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.

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.

Study in Wellington

Education system | Tertiary education | Primary & secondary education

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.