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. It's also just been named the world’s most liveable city, we'll take that.
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Visa Wellington On a Plate

Eat, drink and be Welly as Wellington celebrates food and beverage like no other, in our annual two-week foodie extravaganza. 11 – 27 Aug 2017

World of WearableArt® Awards Show

Enter another world, where fashion, art and theatre collide. Tickets to World of WearableArt® Awards Show on sale now.

Beervana

Blow your mind at Beervana, NZ’s national beer event. This is not a beer festival – it’s an experience not to be missed.

27 Sep – 1 Oct 2017 | The Opera House, 111 - 113 Manners St, Te Aro, Wellington

The Play That Goes Wrong

Described as Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off, The Play That Goes Wrong has been enjoying five-star reviews and is coming to Wellington from 27 September.

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Miranda Sings Featuring Special Guest Colleen Ballinger

Colleen Ballinger is an actress, comedian, and singer, most famous for her character Miranda Sings.

13 Oct 2017 | Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield St, Wellington

Alison Moyet

The BRIT Award Winner and Grammy Nominee will be showcasing her catalogue of big hits from the 80s and new material from her soon to be released album.

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See and do

Top 10 Wellington must dos

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20 awesome things under $20

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11 must-visits for foodies in NZ's culinary capital

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Eat & drink

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Top notch brunch spots

It's a glorious experience to head out at 12pm and not being frowned upon when you ask for a bit of breakfast.

Our Pick

Best bars in Wellington

Many of the best bars are hidden down side streets or tucked away unnoticed. Half the fun is finding them.

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

Havana Bar

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

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Where to stay

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Looking for somewhere to stay on your next visit to Wellington?

24 Hawkestone Street, Thorndon, Wellington

Thorndon Hotel by Rydges

Located in Wellington's historic suburb Thorndon, the Thorndon Hotel by Rydges is close to Parliament, Interislander ferry, train station, Westpac...

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133 - 137 The Terrace, Wellington

Novotel 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.

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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