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. See for yourself what makes Wellington such a unique place.
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Must see in Wellington

The Jim Henson Retrospectacle

Celebrate Jim Henson’s musical legacy with Bret McKenzie, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and a collective of Jim’s characters in the capital this April.

All Blacks vs France

Back the boys in black as the All Blacks take on the flair of the French in the Steinlager Series at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium, 16 June 2018

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2018 Wellington Jazz Festival

Find your jazz groove as incredible live music and good times fill the city’s streets and bars at the 2018 Wellington Jazz Festival, 6 - 10 June 2018

LUX Light Festival

The dark nights of winter will bring this year's brightest experiences at LUX Light Festival.

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Events: Theatre, film & dance

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2018

27 Sep – 14 Oct 2018 | TSB Bank Arena, Queens Wharf, Jervois Quay, Wellington

Get ready to leave your world behind and enter a world where theatre and magic come to life.

Events: Theatre, film & dance

Chicago the Musical

13 – 24 Sep 2018 | The Opera House, 111 - 113 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington

The international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago, is coming to Wellington this September - it would be a crime to miss it!

Events: Sports & outdoors

Hurricanes 2018 Season

10 Mar - 7 Jul 2018 | Westpac Stadium

Join the Hurricanes at Westpac Stadium for some live rugby action.

Events: All

STOMP

9 – 13 May 2018 | The Opera House, 111 - 113 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington

STOMP is back, better than ever with its unstoppable energy and 'pure stage magic'.

See and do

Best things to do for free

You'll be surprised at all the things you can see and do in Wellington that are absolutely, positively free.

14 of the most Instagrammable spots in Wellington

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

6 of the most stunning views in Wellington

As a city nestled between harbour and hills, you’re never far from a stunning vista in Wellington.

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Sights & activities

Eat & drink

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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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Best bars in Wellington

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

Eat & drink

Ortega Fish Shack & Bar

16 Majoribanks Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington City

A Wellington favourite, focusing on fresh local seafood.

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Where to stay

Summer hotel deals

We've rounded up some extra special hotel deals for your Wellington getaway this summer.

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Best central hotels

Looking for accommodation in Wellington close to all the city’s nightlife, restaurants, businesses, government and transport connections?

Accommodation

Mercure Wellington - Abel Tasman Hotel

169 Willis St, Te Aro, Wellington

Located in the heart of Wellington's Central Business District in Willis Street, the Mercure Wellington - Abel Tasman Hotel is...

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Novotel Wellington

133 - 137 The Terrace, Wellington

Enjoy contemporary style in the centre of the capital city at Novotel Wellington, an international 4 plus star hotel.

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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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