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

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Dynamo

Dynamo, the undisputed king of magic, is coming to Wellington for two shows only, 23 - 24 Jul.

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Visa Wellington On a Plate

Eat, drink and be Welly with us in this epic winter-warming two-week celebration of all things food and beverage, 10 – 26 Aug 2018.

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Beervana

Blow your mind at Beervana this August, NZ’s national beer event, 10 – 11 Aug 2018.

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Events: Theatre, film & dance

World of WearableArt Awards Show 2018

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

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

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Events: Sports & outdoors

Hurricanes 2018 Season

10 Mar - 7 Jul 2018 | Westpac Stadium

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

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Events: Festivals

Wellington Sky Show

7 Jul 2018 | Wellington Waterfront

Rounding out the city's Matariki celebrations will be the Wellington Sky Show, lighting up the Wellington Harbour.

Matariki

Events: Festivals

Matariki ki Pōneke 2018

15 Jun - 7 Jul 2018 | Various locations

Aotearoa’s own midwinter celebration, Matariki, takes its name from a cluster of stars which become visible in the pre-dawn sky...

See and do

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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...

Our Pick
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19 reasons to visit Wellington this winter

Winter is on the way, but that’s no reason to hibernate.

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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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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.

Our Pick
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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.

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Eat & drink

Havana Bar

32A-34 Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington City

An exotic world on Wigan St, Havana is a haven for lovers of great food, drinks and music.

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Eat & drink

Where to stay

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Accommodation deals

We've pulled together a number of deals from some of Wellington's best hotels.

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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?

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Accommodation

InterContinental Wellington

2 Grey St, Wellington

Offering 232 superbly appointed guest rooms including fully-refurbished Deluxe and Club Guest Room and Suites, the InterContinental Wellington offers everything...

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Accommodation

Sofitel Wellington

11 Bolton Street, Wellington

Sofitel Wellington is one of Wellington's brand new hotels. Located on Bolton Street it offers great proximity to the central business district for both corporate travel and the leisure traveler.

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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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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.

Our Pick
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Shopping

Area 51

Corner Cuba & Dixon Streets, Wellington

The home of iconic street wear and sneakers.

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Shopping

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152 Vivian Street, Wellington

twenty-seven names is a Wellington based fashion label run by Anjali Stewart and Rachel Easting.

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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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Wellington maps & guides

Plan your visit to and from Wellington with our handy maps and guides.

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