Wellington
The view from Mount Victoria Lookout on a sunny day with Oriental Bay beach and Wellington City in the background.

Wellington

Wellington city is at the centre of everything in New Zealand. Settled between a sparkling harbour and green hills, the city is the perfect escape for everything you’re looking for.

Top things to do in Wellington

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Wellington Museum

Wellington Museum tells the stories of our people. From maritime history, Māori and European settlement, and the evolution as the capital.

A kākā in a tree at Zealandia.

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 greatest places in the world, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne in Wellington is the world’s first fully fenced ecosanctuary.

The exterior of Te Papa Tongarewa, half glass and half concrete.

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand’s national museum reflects the country’s identity, history, and culture.

Two smiling people sit on a wooden bench petting a lemur during a Close Encounter experience at Wellington Zoo.

Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo is home to 500-plus animals, including tigers, capybaras, meerkats, and snow leopards. All tucked into the hills of Newtown on the city fringe.

3 people wearing black, appreciating art works on the white wall inside City Gallery.

City Gallery Wellington Te Whare Toi

Wellington’s contemporary art gallery has temporarily moved to the National Library of New Zealand but is still bringing its changing suite of exhibitions.

Wide of the cable car driving up the tracks with the sun setting over Wellington city and harbour in the background.

Wellington Cable Car

The historical Wellington Cable Car is a must-do in the city. The 5-minute, 612m journey rises 120m above sea level with panoramic views from Kelburn.

The exterior of Nairn Street cottage, Wellingtons oldest original cottage and heritage garden.

Nairn Street Cottage

One of the oldest houses in Wellington, Nairn Street Cottage gives an insight into life from 1857 to the 1970s through the Wallis family.

Inside the dining room of the Katherine Mansfield House on Tinakori Road. Blue walls are covered in decor from the 19th century, including a wall of china plates. The table is set with candleabra and pink china.

Katherine Mansfield House & Garden

Katherine Mansfield is one of the world’s most acclaimed writers and a proud Wellingtonian. Take a step into her life in 19th century colonial Wellington.

3 people outside Wētā workshops, poking swords at a hill troll from Lord of the Rings.

Wētā Workshop Experiences & Wētā Cave

Wellington’s Wētā Workshop crafts special effects and props for films and TV shows. Visit and take a tour that goes behind the scenes of movie-making magic.

Looking for more of Wellington?

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Shopping

With boutiques full of local and international designers, quirky gift stores, and well-stocked bookshops, Wellington is a treasure trove of beautiful things.

Various plates of food on a table at The Ram, including fries, oysters, olives, salami, and more.

Eat & Drink

Find the best-ever coffee, enjoy lunch with a side of harbour views, and indulge at award-winning restaurants. Be sure to bring your appetite to Wellington.

The Well_ngton Sign on Wellington's waterfront is reskinned in a reflective colourful material.

See & Do

It’s easy to be entertained in Wellington. Discover mind-bending art galleries, take a trip back in time at a museum, or go wild at the zoo.

A packed audience inside The Opera House in Te Aro, Wellington.

Book a ticket

With world-class gigs, captivating performances, and adrenaline-fuelled games, there’s always something happening in Wellington.

Three people sit on a wooden bench at the Wellington Zoo and pet three Capibaras who are eating leafy greens.

Plan your trip

Find everything you need to plan your visit to Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. There are maps, itineraries, and guides for the city.