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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.

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Te Matatini ki te Ao 2019

Te Matatini is a significant cultural festival and the pinnacle event for Māori performing art, 21-24 Feb 2019.

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Calexico

Enjoy the musical and lyrical genius of Americana, indie-rock band, Calexico, this summer, 30 Jan 2019.

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Gin Wigmore

One of New Zealand’s most-loved and unique female artists, Gin Wigmore, makes her great return to the Kiwi stage to perform in Wellington, 5 Feb 2019.

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Madiba the Musical

This compelling stage show is interwoven with stories of the fight against apartheid and forbidden love in a troubled land, 7 – 10 Feb 2019.

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Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality

Get up-close to some of China’s ancient imperial icons this summer, 15 Dec 2018 – 22 Apr 2019.

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West Side Story

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, West Side Story will play an exclusive limited season in Wellington, 6 – 16 Jun 2019.
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The best of the best

Get inspired with this selection of Wellington's best experiences, eateries, places to stay and more.

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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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14 of the most Instagrammable spots in Wellington

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

Cuisine magazine has announced its top 100 restaurants in New Zealand for 2018 and, lucky you, Wellington is home to 22 of them!

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Events: Sports & outdoors

SKYCITY Breakers vs Illawarra Hawks

14 Feb 2019 | TSB Arena

It’s taken 15 years but the SKYCITY Breakers are heading back to Wellington where they will play the Illawarra Hawks...
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Sunny day dining

Here's where to head to dine on those "can't beat Wellington on a good day" days.
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Best central hotels

Base yourself at one of our beautiful centrally-located hotels for your business trip on holiday in Wellington city.
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Accommodation

Novotel Wellington

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.

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Plan your trip to Wellington

All you need to know about getting to Wellington, getting around, and what to do when you're here.
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Plan your visit to and from Wellington with our handy maps and guides.

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