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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Must see in Wellington

Experience the Wellington Effect this winter

Come and get a warm welcome in the cosiest little capital this winter. With cool bars, lively restaurants and a thriving arts scene, you'll quickly discover the magic of the Wellington Effect.

Visa Wellington On a Plate

Feast your Senses at NZ's biggest food festival 1-31 Aug 2019.

Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai, Tina Hutchison-Thomas, New Zealand

World of WearableArt Awards Show

Journey out of this world and into a breathtaking world of creativity as the World of WearableArt Awards Show returns to Wellington this spring. Tickets on sale now.

Vodafone Warriors v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

Get ready for the highly-anticipated return of the Vodafone Warriors to Wellington, 19 Jul 2019.

All Blacks vs South Africa

Wellington is set to host the Rugby World Cup 2019 preview between the All Blacks and South Africa. | 27 Jul 2019

Queen + Adam Lambert - The Rhapsody Tour

Queen + Adam Lambert - The Rhapsody Tour is heading to Wellington for the first time in February 2020!

See & do

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 interactive Wellington

Spark your inner creativity with the ultimate interactive culture lovers weekend in Wellington.

Eat & drink

Wellington's top eateries

Cuisine magazine has announced its top 100 restaurants in New Zealand for 2018 and, lucky you, Wellington is home to 19 of them!

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Daily dining and drinks deals

Sometimes all it takes to coax you out for the night is an appealing dining or drink deal! Here are a few around town that should be utilised.

Stay

InterContinental Wellington Club Lounge Sml

Best central hotels

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

Accommodation

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

147 The Terrace, Wellington

Experience the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington's iconic 4.

Events

Events: Theatre, film & dance

Bold Moves

16 – 18 Aug 2019 | The Opera House

The stage will be flooded with colour and light.

Events: Concert & gigs

Beethoven Festival

28 – 31 Aug 2019 | Michael Fowler Centre

Don't miss out on the orchestra event of the year.

Shopping

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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