Discover Wellington

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. It's also just been named the world’s most liveable city, we'll take that.
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DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017

The British & Irish Lions are coming to Wellington for two not-to-be-missed matches against the Hurricanes and the All Blacks!

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

Pint-sized Beervana

Get an exclusive taste of Beervana - New Zealand’s annual national beer festival – at this pint-sized event featuring beers from much-loved breweries paired with food from Wellington’s finest restaurants. 29 Jun 2017

21 Sep – 8 Oct 2017 | TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay, Wellington

World of WearableArt™ Awards Show

Enter another world, where fashion, art and theatre collide when the World of WearableArt™ Awards Show returns to Wellington.

Events

16 – 20 Aug 2017 | St James Theatre, 77-87 Courtenay Place, Wellington

The Ryman Healthcare Season of Romeo and Juliet

Artistic Director and choreographer Francesco Ventriglia creates a new version of the world’s greatest love story.

Events

14 – 15 Jul 2017 | TSB Bank Arena Auditorium (Shed 6), Queens Wharf, Wellington

Winetopia

New Zealand’s largest wine tasting event, Winetopia, presented by Singapore Airlines, is making its debut in Wellington.

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See and do

Top 10 Wellington must dos

Our Pick

20 awesome things under $20

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11 must-visits for foodies in NZ's culinary capital

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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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Best bars in Wellington

Many of the best bars are hidden down side streets or tucked away unnoticed. Half the fun is finding them.

22 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington City

Hummingbird Eatery & Bar

Multi-award winning eatery and bar open until late for dinner, drinks, cocktails and good times.

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Where to stay

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Looking for somewhere to stay on your next visit to Wellington?

223 Cuba Street, Wellington

CQ Comfort Hotel Wellington

CQ Comfort Hotel Wellington is located in the heart of Wellington city on famous Cuba Street.

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11 Bolton Street, Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington is one of Wellington's brand new hotels. Located on Bolton Street it offers great proximity to the central business district for both corporate travel and the leisure traveler.

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Wellington city markets

Wellington's markets are filled with colour, vitality and local flavours. Producers, artisans, locals and visitors come together to trade locally and vocally.

Fashion boutiques

Wellington's compact nature makes a day visiting the boutiques an absolute pleasure, even when you've picked up a few shopping bags along the way. Here's where to find them.

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