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.

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Wellington Jazz Festival

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

West Side Story

Don’t miss the New Zealand exclusive of West Side Story, one of the most celebrated musicals of all time.
Opens 6 June. Two weeks only.

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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.

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.

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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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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Sunny day dining

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

Stay

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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.

Accommodation

Mercure Wellington - Abel Tasman Hotel

169 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington

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

Events

Events: Exhibitions

Exhibits: Rothschild & Semiconductor

City Gallery | 6 Apr – 14 Jul 2019

Stars align as City Gallery exhibits two acclaimed international artists side by side.

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Events: Theatre, film & dance

Pop-up Globe NZ Tour

1 – 4 Aug 2019 | The Opera House

Bringing you modern productions of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Measure for Measure.

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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