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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Exterior of the Wellington Museum, a blue building with a red door.

Wellington Museum

Experience the stories of Wellington and its people. From maritime history, early Māori settlement, and the city’s evolution since becoming the capital in 1865.

A kākā in a tree at Zealandia.

Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

This pest-proof ‘urban island’ is a great way to experience what New Zealand was like before humans.

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

The first carboNZero-certified zoo in the world, Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo puts conservation at the centre of everything it does.

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 is a dynamic cultural presence. You’ll find exhibitions that delight and challenge.

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

Wellington Cable Car

One of the city’s most iconic experiences, Wellington Cable Car leads to some of the best views of the capital.

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

Nairn Street Cottage

Step back in time and visit Wellington’s oldest original cottage and heritage garden.

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

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

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

Wētā Workshop Experiences & Wētā Cave

Visit the home of movie-making magic in the heart of Wellywood, and see behind the scenes of world-renowned films and television.

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.