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.
Wellington visitor guide
Your complete guide to the Wellington region with travel tips, maps, shopping, eating and things to do.
Johnny Hendrikus
Maps
Web map
Check out our digital map of the Wellington region.
Wellington central city map
Explore central Wellington with ease by using our downtown Wellington map. The map includes central city visitor attractions, key venue locations, public toilets and other points of interest.
Downtown Wellington map [PDF, 3.1 MB]
惠灵顿中文城市地图和导览
使用我们的中文地图手册，轻松探索惠灵顿市区。该手册涵盖了惠灵顿市区地图、惠灵顿著名景点介绍、本地交通信息以及惠灵顿游客信息中心的地址和联系方式。
Classic New Zealand Wine Trail map
A self-drive guide to the best wine locations — Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington, and Marlborough.
The guide includes a map of State Highway 2 between Napier in Hawke’s Bay, through to Blenheim in Marlborough. It shows driving distances and times, as well as zoomed-in regional maps.
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Paul Ward: a local guide to nature
Wellington is one of the only cities in the world where biodiversity is increasing. Much of this growth is thanks to community conservation efforts like Capital Kiwi. Paul Ward is the flightless bird-whisperer and conservation champion behind the Capital Kiwi project. He shares his top tips for getting out into nature in the capital.
Anjali Burnett: a local guide to fashion
There are a tight group of fashion designers and stores in the city. Ingenuity and inventiveness are words often associated with them. Co-founder of local label twenty-seven names, Anjali Burnett, knows many of them as both a colleague and a customer.
Megan Dunn: a local guide to arts and culture
Author, curator and art writer Megan Dunn keeps her finger on the cultural pulse of the city. She knows where to find the top galleries, installations, and espresso martinis.
Megan Wyper: a local guide to coffee
Whether it’s a speedy takeaway or a masterpiece in a tulip cup, the Wellington coffee scene is brewed to perfection. Megan Wyper is someone with a nose for good coffee. She gives the lowdown on where to find a great grind.
Max Gordy and Stina Persen: a local hospitality guide
Wellington is heaven if you’re a foodie. Husband and wife, Max Gordy and Stina Persen from the award-winning Graze Wine Bar, run down their list of tasty finds.
Your guide to cruise in 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.
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.
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 long weekend in Wellington
How much hospitality, arts, culture, nature, and wildlife can you fit into three days? Come to Wellington to find out.