Plan Your trip

From maps to hand picked itineraries — here's everything you need to plan the ultimate visit to Wellington.

Wellington 101

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A drone shot of the runway at Wellington International Airport with a plane on the runway, a parking lot filled with cars located at Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai with Hataitai, Evans Bay and Miramar seen in the background.

How to get to Wellington

Located in the middle of New Zealand, it’s easy to get to Wellington. By plane, train, car, or boat, here’s how you can cruise into the capital.

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Getting around Wellington

Here’s how you can get around once you’re in Wellington. With a compact city centre and accessible transport options, navigating the capital is a breeze.

Illustrated city map of Wellington city centre.

Wellington maps and guides

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

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Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre

The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre is your first stop for travel advice and bookings for tours, activities, and accommodation.

Get inspired

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24 hours in Wellington

If you’ve only got a day in Wellington and want to get a feel of what the city is like – get ready for a whirlwind tour of tastes, sights, and sounds. If you don’t fit everything in, you can always come back for more.

Two friends take a break from cycling in front of the colourful boatsheds at Oriental Bay in Wellington on a sunny day.

48 hours in Wellington

It’s compact and walkable, has a calendar full of events, and is stacked with great bars and restaurants. Wellington is the perfect weekend getaway.

The patio at Golding's bar located in Te Aro in Wellington, with four tables, twelve stools and eight people sitting enjoying beer and pizza.

A long weekend in Wellington

How much hospitality, arts, culture, nature, and wildlife can you fit into three days? Come to Wellington to find out.

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24 hours in the Kāpiti Coast

If you only have a day to spend in the Kāpiti Coast then you’ll need to get cracking. The sunny coast has a great selection of things to see, do, and eat.

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12 hours in Porirua

From dawn until dusk Porirua has you covered. Spending a day in the city will give you your fill of beautiful walking tracks, outdoor activities, and great food.

A person wearing a yellow sweater is buying something at Schoc Chocolates, a chocolatier in Greytown, Wairarapa. The worker is handing them the bag as another shopper is browsing in the background.

What to do in Wairarapa

The Wairarapa region has plenty of reasons to visit. Make it a day trip — there are some great champions of food, art, and experiences on offer around the region.

Wellington by season

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Two people stroll along Oriental Bay Parade in Wellington holding hands on a sunny day.

Your guide to summer in Wellington

Visit an island, scream in a stadium, or indulge in ice cream. Here's how to enjoy some of Wellington's best summer days.

Your guide to autumn in Wellington

Autumn is a great time to visit Wellington. The days are calm, sunny, and typically less windy than other seasons. Head out and about to enjoy nature, galleries, cafés, and events.

Five people enjoy cocktails at The Library, a hidden bar on Courtenay Place in Wellington.

Your guide to winter in Wellington

‘Brr’, you say? Yes, it’s winter in Wellington, so the chills are multiplying. Don’t worry, though — the city has plenty of fun to warm you up. So, grab your coat and scarf and head out the door.

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Your guide to spring in Wellington

Spring in Wellington is a bit like the city itself — lively, unpredictable, and full of surprises. As the days grow longer and the city bursts into bloom, you’ll find pockets of sunshine, crisp sea breezes, and the occasional gust.

Live like a local

Your guide to what’s good in Wellington from the people that know it best.

Two cruise ships in the Wellington Harbour.

Cruise into Wellington

Wellington is the perfect cruise destination. As a compact and walkable city, it allows you to see and do a lot in one day. Here’s what you need to know when docking in Te Whanganui a Tara.

Cruise guide