Welcome to Wellington

Wellington is a deeply caring community that enjoys coming together to have fun, celebrate and remember. Now is the time to showcase that community spirit by getting out, playing it safe and supporting local

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Offbeat, unconventional and original, Wellington is a place where city meets nature and is incomparable to anywhere else on earth

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World of WearableArt Up Close

12 December 2020 - 14 February 2021

World of WearableArt Up Close (Ao KākahuToi – Kia Tata) is your chance to see every detail of some of the most breathtaking wearable art garments from the World of WearableArt Awards Show (WOW).

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Top 10 must-dos in Wellington

There's so much to see and do in the coolest little capital. To get you started, here’s our list of the top 10 things to do when you visit Wellington. This is just the start of your journey into Wellington.

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Eat & drink

Award-winning eateries

Wellington has some of New Zealand's top restaurants, bars and cafes. They even have the awards to prove it. We've put together a list of which have been ranked for their incredible food, service and atmosphere.

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Find your Wild in Wellington

Wellington is an incredibly compact city which means you can fit an incredible amount into a weekend visit. Check out our curated weekend itineraries and find your idea of a wild weekend in Wellington.

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Experience Māori history in the city

According to Māori tradition, Wellington Harbour was originally a lake and home to two great taniwha (mythic water monsters) named Ngake and Whātaitai. And that's just the beginning.

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