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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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Visa Wellington On a Plate

1 – 31 August 2026

Two people sharing a plate of small bites at Jano Bistro.

Follow the stars: Your guide to Michelin in Wellington

Discover Wellington’s Michelin-recognised restaurants, from One-Michelin-Star gems Jano Bistro, Logan Brown and Ortega Fish Shack to Bib Gourmand favourites and other standout dining destinations.

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Mix it up at Wellington’s cocktail bars

Shaken or stirred, Wellington’s bartenders know how to make a mean cocktail. These cocktail bars have a tipple or two to tempt your tastebuds.

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New and notable places in Wellington

Treat your tastebuds and find a new place to eat at one of these new cafés, restaurants, and bars in Wellington.

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, down a laneway, or tucked into the back of a hotel, here’s how to find Wellington’s hidden bars.

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.

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LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition

LEGO® Star Wars: The Exhibition

27 June – 26 October 2026Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre

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

Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

23 September – 11 October 2026St James Theatre

Cornelia Parker Cold Dark Matter

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10 October 2026 – 7 March 2027City Gallery Wellington

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

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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 New Zealand and beyond, boutique shopping in Wellington is a one-stop fashion shop.

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.

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Nature experiences in Wellington

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

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