Wellington

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Wellington is a place where culture, food, nature, creativity, humour and good times easily come together in a walkable footprint. Simply put, you get more life per square metre in Te Whanganui a Tara.

Two people shopping at Sully's fashion boutique in Wellington.
Bring your appetite to Wellington and tuck into more market days, more chatter over platters and more perfect pours.
A person holds a tool applying smoke to the top of a pint of red and yellow beer at Beervana 2023, a beer and food festival in Wellington New Zealand.
A bird's eye view of a foamy cappuccino in a white coffee cup on a white saucer sitting on a light beige table top at Swimsuit Cafe located on Dixon Street in Wellington.
Waiter setting a table at Koji, the room has dim lighting and a large wooden feature wall.

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Chefs in a truck at the Harbourside Markets flame cooking noodles.
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Two friends enjoy food and drinks at Superfina on Cuba Street in Wellington.

New and notable places in Wellington

Treat your taste buds at one of these new cafés, restaurants, and bars in Wellington.

Three people eat crab and other seafood plates at The Crab Shack on Queens Wharf.

Daily dining deals in Wellington

No matter the day, there’s a foodie deal in the capital. From eggs for breakfast to pizza for dinner, you can have a delicious day, whatever your budget.

A bartender at Ascot pours a sangio. Large mirrors on the wall behind them reflect outside, and the sign hangs above their head.

Hidden bars of Wellington (and how to find them)

Up a flight of winding stairs or down a laneway, these are Wellington’s best-kept secret bars.

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Visa Wellington On a Plate

August 2026

With more local talent, more living legends, and more artistic rebellion, Wellington knows how to put on a good show.
Royal New Zealand Ballet dancer.
Dancers in colourful outfits twirling around the CupaDupa street festival.
Person dressed in neon orange at Ultra New Zealand in Wellington.

More events

World of WearableArt stage.
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A person holds a tool applying smoke to the top of a pint of red and yellow beer at Beervana 2023, a beer and food festival in Wellington New Zealand.

Beervana

August 2026Hnry Stadium

The lead actress in & Juliet sings into a microphone on an elevated platform.

& Juliet

9 – 24 May 2026St James Theatre

The All Blacks players before the All Blacks v France Lipovitan-D July Series in Wellington

All Blacks vs Italy

11 July 2026Hnry Stadium

A model poses wearing a colourful fringe dress and hot pink sunglasses on a bright green background.

World of WearableArt Show: GLO!

17 September – 4 October 2026TSB Arena

It’s easy to be entertained in Wellington. Fill your days with more retail therapy, vitamin sea, native birdsong and museums you'll actually enjoy.
A giraffe peaks over a fence at Wellington Zoo.
Person standing on a yellow square at PEG Gallery looking at minimalist artwork on a wall.
Two people holding colourful outfits at the twenty-seven names fashion store in Wellington

More to do

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Best things to do for free in Wellington

There are plenty of things to do while you’re in Wellington that won’t cost a cent. Have fun for free while making the most of what the capital has to offer.

Racks of clothes are positioned in front of Sully's shop windows, looking out on Ghuznee Street.

Boutique shopping in Wellington

Showcasing a curated range of brands from Aotearoa and beyond, boutiques are a one-stop fashion shop. Find wardrobe staples and special pieces, with curated collections from each boutique’s owner.

Looking into Iris Store + Studio adorned with their beauty products in white bottles on shelves along the wall and a counter in the centre.

Wellington‘s top spa and wellness experiences

Feeling frazzled? Aura a little off? Wellington offers fantastic spots to relax and reset. Whether you’re after a luxury spa experience, or a soothing facial, there’s a place you can escape to.

A Zealandia staff member leads a group of four friends on a walking tour in the forest.

Nature experiences in Wellington

From serene walks in the bush to daredevil antics in the treetops, animal encounters to world first nature reserves — Wellington gets you up close and personal with nature.

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