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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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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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All Blacks vs South Africa

Watch the All Blacks as they take on South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship, 15 September 2018

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World of WearableArt® Awards Show

Leave your world behind and journey into the unimaginable. Book your tickets and be there to celebrate 30 years of WOW®, 27 Sep - 14 Oct 2018

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Events: All

All Blacks vs South Africa

15 Sep 2018 | Westpac Stadium

Watch the All Blacks as they take on South Africa in the Investec Rugby Championship 2018.

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Events: Theatre, film & dance

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

21 – 25 Nov 2018 | The Opera House

Nominated for an Olivier Award, see the classic story turn into ‘a joyous masterclass of physical comedy and general disaster'.

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Events: Theatre, film & dance

Madiba The Musical

7-10 Feb 2019 | The Opera House

See this inspiring celebration of the visionary South African leader Nelson Mandela.

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Events: Theatre, film & dance

Chicago the Musical

13 – 24 Sep 2018 | The Opera House

The international multi-award-winning musical, Chicago, is coming to Wellington this September - it would be a crime to miss it!

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...

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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.

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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.

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Wellington's top cocktail bars

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

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Eat & drink

Dragonfly

70 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington City

An Asian restaurant with a strong focus on a shared dining experience of innovative South Eat Asian Cuisine.

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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

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

147 The Terrace, Wellington

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

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Accommodation

Ibis Wellington

153 Featherston Street, Wellington

Ibis Wellington offers comfort and quality accommodation in a great CBD location, catering for both corporate and leisure guests.

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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.

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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

R.M.Williams

75 Willis Street, Wellington

R.M.Williams is an iconic Australian brand, renowned for making the best boots in the world.

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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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