Wellington, NZ

Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer, coffee and events, Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality.
Find out how to do Welly like a local on your next short break.

Discover Wellington

Let some of our passionate locals show you around

Check out cocktail ninja Ray Letoa's local Wellington tips

Discover trail blazer Ashley's local secrets around Wellington

Rachael shares her insider's guide to Wellington style

Must see in Wellington

World of WearableArt® Awards Show

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

Visa Wellington On a Plate

Eat, drink and be Welly as Wellington celebrates food and beverage like no other, in our annual two-week foodie extravaganza. 11 – 27 Aug 2017

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.

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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14 of the most Instagrammable spots in Wellington

New Zealand’s capital of cool is full of colour, texture and scenery perfect for filling your feed and inspiring holiday...

Top 10 Wellington must dos

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Top notch brunch spots

It's a glorious experience to head out at 12pm and not being frowned upon when you ask for a bit of breakfast.

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20 awesome things under $20

Explore the Wellington region

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

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.

Life in Wellington

Energetic and creative, Wellington has been called the world’s ‘coolest little capital’ and named the best city in the world...

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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