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.

Queen + Adam Lambert - The Rhapsody Tour

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

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.

Stephen ACourt

Wellington Jazz Festival

Warm your soul and find your jazz groove this winter, 5 – 9 Jun 2019.

Second Unit

Second Unit is a new immersive experience, based on much-loved films, 13 – 30 Jun 2019.

Vodafone Warriors v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks

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

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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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.

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 22 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

West Plaza Hotel

110 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington

The West Plaza Hotel offers great rooms and is situated within Wellington's shopping, cultural, nightlife and central business district.

Events

Events: Theatre, film & dance

Best Foods Comedy Gala Wellington

The Opera House | 5 May 2019

The Best Foods Comedy Gala returns to Wellington for another side-splitting year, launching the 2019 NZ International Comedy Festival with...

Events: Theatre, film & dance

The Mousetrap

From 8 May | The Opera House

The West End’s legendary murder mystery drama.

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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