Wellington, NZ

Discover Wellington, New Zealand's creative heart. Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, nature and cuisine.

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Wellington has the world's best grannies... and crannies!

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Our winter events line-up

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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

The culinary capital caters for everything from quick bites to long nights.

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7 reasons why this is NZ's coolest creative hot spot

From awe-inspiring exhibitions to Instagrammable sights and inventive culinary delights.

19 reasons to visit Wellington this winter

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

14 of the most Instagrammable spots in Wellington

New Zealand’s capital of cool is full of colour, texture and scenery perfect for 'gramming.

Wellington film locations

Discover the locations where movie magic meets Wellington.

Must see events in Wellington

Dynamo

Dynamo, the undisputed king of magic, is coming to Wellington for two shows only, 23 - 24 Jul.

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

Visa Wellington On a Plate

Eat, drink and be Welly with us in this epic winter-warming two-week celebration of all things food and beverage, 10 – 26 Aug 2018.

Beervana

Blow your mind at Beervana this August, NZ’s national beer event, 10 – 11 Aug 2018.

Work

Top 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...

Find work in Wellington

New Zealand has a robust and growing economy and our strengthening employment market means there are increasing opportunities for our skilled workforce to grow. There's no better time to move to a New Zealand’s thriving creative and high-tech capital city.

Do business in Wellington

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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