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Situated at the southern end of the North Island and nestled between green hills and a sparkling harbour, Wellington, New Zealand, is a little city with a big heart.

Discover Wellington

Surrounded by nature and fuelled by creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a powerful mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine.

Popular things to see and do

Wander through hidden laneways to discover street art and follow the sculpture walks along Wellington's waterfront. Discover the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand in world-class museums and galleries – the interactive and immersive national museum, Te Papa (opens in new window) , is a must-visit. Ride the iconic Wellington Cable Car for amazing views of the city while you enjoy an ice cream at the top.

Immerse yourself in nature and explore by bike, foot, kayak, or ferry. Relax at Oriental Bay, Wellington's golden-sand inner-city beach, before walking the Southern Walkway trail to Wellington's rugged south coast. Venture north to explore the Remutaka Cycle Trail , one of New Zealand’s Great Rides, or the Escarpment Track, where you can experience spectacular views of the Kāpiti Coast as you scale steep steps, ridgelines, and swing bridges.

The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogy

A must for any fan of The Lord of the Rings is visiting the gateway to Academy Award®-winning Wētā Workshop , Wētā Cave. Here you’ll find authentic collectibles, replicas, prints, movie memorabilia, and more. Join a guided tour for a behind-the-scenes look at props, costumes, miniatures and model making.

A gourmet food experience

Wellington’s reputation as New Zealand’s culinary capital is well-deserved: it has more eateries and bars per capita than New York City. Wellington is famous for its tucked-away bars, café culture, award-winning restaurants and bars, and great coffee. Head to Courtenay Place or Cuba Street to get amongst the good stuff.

Classic New Zealand Wine Trail

Located in the heart of the Classic New Zealand Wine Trail - a journey through regions that cover more than 80% of New Zealand’s wine production - Wellington is a great place to start your wine-tasting journey. Marlborough, Wairarapa and Hawkes' Bay are all a few hours' drive or ferry-ride away from Wellington and offer unforgettable food and wine experiences.

A gateway to the South Island

If you want to visit the South Island, Wellington is the city is the place to board the inter-island ferry with or without a car.

This three-and-a-half-hour ferry ride is one of the most spectacular ferry crossings in the world.

Bluebridge (opens in new window) and the Interislander (opens in new window) both run regular daily services between the North and South Islands. For those looking for a little extra, Bluebridge offers an overnight sleeper service, and Interislander has a Premium Lounge available onboard.

The crossing takes passengers through the Cook Strait, past the magnificent scenery of the Marlborough Sounds , before berthing in the picturesque town of Picton at the top of the South Island - the journey also runs from Picton to Wellington.

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Top 10 Wellington must-dos

There’s so much to see and do in the capital. To get you started, here are the top 10 things to do when you visit.

Immerse yourself at Te Papa

55 cable street, te aro, wellington.

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa dominates the beautiful Wellington Waterfront. Its 36,000 square metres of space spread across six floors contain over 800,000 artworks, cultural artefacts, historical archives, and scientific specimens. The sheer scale and scope of its collections mean you could spend hours there exploring.

Ride the historic Wellington Cable Car

280 lambton quay, wellington.

The red cable cars have trundled up the hill between Wellington’s bustling CBD and Kelburn Village for 120 years. They are synonymous with Wellington and a ride in one is a rite of passage for any local or tourist. Hop on, head to the top and enjoy the panoramic views of Wellington.

See native wildlife at Zealandia

53 waiapu road, karori, wellington.

This world-first, fully fenced, predator-free urban sanctuary lies on the outskirts of the CBD. A 10-minute drive from Lambton Quay and you’re in the wilderness seeing native birds and wildlife thrive in a safe environment. This conservation project has enabled native bird populations to flourish.

Brace yourself for the best coffee experiences

Wellington considers itself the coffee capital — the number of local roasteries and the public’s expectation for quality have created a rich café environment. Around every corner in the central city, you’ll find experienced baristas, excellent food, ambience, and great service. You’ll be full of beans in no time.

Have a close encounter

200 daniell street, newtown, wellington.

Experience an unforgettable Close Encounter with some of Wellington Zoo’s endangered animals. Pat a lemur or feed a meerkat, see the sun bears up close, hang out with a capybara or tiger. There are multiple encounters that allow you to learn from experienced zoo keepers. The staff always have the animal’s best interests at heart.

Drink in the view

The best way to get your bearings in Wellington is by heading to the top of Mount Victoria. Mt Vic, as the locals call it, rises 196m above the city. The lookout has panoramic views of Wellington City, its harbour, and the hills beyond. It’s part of the Southern Walkway track so it’s possible to get there walking. It’s also part of the network of trails in the Town Belt so there are multiple walks to explore once you get there. Take a picnic with you, settle in on the hillside, and relax while watching ferries and cruise ships sail into the harbour and planes fly in and out of the airport.

Take a walk along Cuba Street

With its heritage buildings and bohemian inhabitants, Cuba Street has many treasures to discover. Eclectic shops and a wide selection of hospitality offerings mean you could easily spend a day exploring. Start with a classic café, pop by a delicious takeaway, and indulge at a fine dining establishment. Make sure you pay a visit to Cuba Street’s iconic Bucket Fountain. An unofficial symbol of the capital, the quirky, interactive sculpture has splashed many visitors snapping a picture in front of it.

Watch movie magic happen

21 camperdown road, miramar, wellington.

The design and manufacturing facility combines cutting-edge technology with hand-crafted artistry to serve up Oscar-winning props, costumes, and creature effects. Tours take you on a magical trip through some of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters.

Wander the Wellington Botanic Gardens

101 glenmore street, kelburn, wellington.

Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā encompasses 25 hectares of specialised plant collections, colourful botanical displays, a protected native forest, and views over Wellington City. It is a vast tract of land that has offered relaxation, playtime, shade, and education about flora and fauna for more than 150 years.

Find your wild on Wellington’s trails

Ringed with a lush town belt and regenerating forest beyond, Wellington is fortunate to have a huge backyard. The extensive network of trails can cater to walkers, runners, off-road bikers, or horse riders. There’s a trail to suit every adventurer.

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It's well worth driving to the Aorangi Forest Park in the Wairarapa (east of Wellington on the North Island). This park features some of New Zealand's most striking landforms and spectacular views which can enjoyed after a short walk. These landforms include: the Putangirua Pinnacles, high slabs of rock known as Kupe's Sail and the coastal Whatarangi Bluff

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Cape Palliser - Off the beaten track

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Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's oldest and most important nature reserves, and a place rich in human history. You can visit Kapiti Island for a day tour, or truly experience all the island has to offer with an overnight stay at the lodge.

Kapiti Island - Off the beaten track

Lying about 5 kilometres off the west coast of the southern North Island (not far from Wellington), Kapiti Island is one of few accessible island nature reserves in New Zealand. It gives visitors the opportunity to observe birds that are either rare, or absent on the mainland. Truly a bird-watcher's paradise, Kapiti Island is also of historical interest.

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Mobile-friendly -  Wellington Museum is housed in the Bond Store, an 1892 heritage building designed by leading architect Frederick de Jersey Clere. Set over four floors, the Museum shares the fascinating stories of the Wellington region. Come see the Von Kohorn Room, Wahine Theatre, The Attic, and much more! Located on Wellington’s waterfront, two minutes from Lambton Quay and the cable car.

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World-leading ecosanctuary Zealandia takes top prize at NZ Tourism Awards

Wellington’s ecosanctuary Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne has been named the top tourism operation in Aotearoa New Zealand as winner of the prestigious Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award.

The awards, presented by Tourism Industry Aotearoa , showcase and celebrate the very best of New Zealand tourism’s individual and business successes. 

As well as taking out the top award, Zealandia also won the category of the Airbnb Tourism Excellence Award (Small-Medium Business). 

The Wellington not-for-profit organisation is the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore the valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems. It connects people with Aotearoa New Zealand’s unique natural heritage and inspires actions that transform how people live with nature in our cities, towns and beyond.

“We feel honoured to receive these awards,” says Zealandia Chief Executive Dr Danielle Shanahan.

“The awards belong to the thousands of volunteers and staff who, over the years, have transformed the skies of Wellington from silence to the cacophony of bird song we hear today. It shows that regenerative tourism is more than just a dream, and that visitors can support globally leading environment and community outcomes like those created by our small not-for-profit.”

The award recognises the outstanding regenerative approach to tourism that Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne embraces. The sanctuary has deep community support with hundreds of volunteers and thousands of members. It delivers world-class learning experiences for youth and has transformed the birdlife of Wellington. Because of Zealandia, Wellington is now one of the only cities in the world where bird biodiversity is on the rise.

Only minutes from the centre of the city, Zealandia has nearly 140,000 visitors annually who can get up close with rare and endangered taonga/treasures who are normally found on offshore islands. Visitors can experience vulnerable native species such as tīeke, little spotted kiwi, and tuatara living wild just 2km from downtown Wellington.

None of this would be possible without the charity’s community of volunteers, supporters and advocates. 

“To even be considered for these awards is a huge achievement for us, and a testament to the mahi and dedication of our amazing team, visitors, partners, mana whenua Te Ātiawa, Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika and Ngāti Toa Rangatira, and supporters who have made this recognition possible,” Dr Shanahan says.

“We would also like to congratulate our fellow nominees and finalists. The awards night showcased the magic of New Zealand tourism. We dare to do things differently in Aotearoa, and last night it was clear that tourism can uplift communities and our environment, rather than taking away from them.” 

The Airbnb Tourism Excellence Award recognises a small-medium tourism business that has the wellbeing of communities at its heart, is representative of our culture and values, has an excellent visitor experience at its core, it nurtures the natural environment and is brought to life by a profitable enterprise that shows a high level of responsibility. It was one of several award categories in 2023.

Winners were announced in person at an awards gala dinner last night (7 November) in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

Help Zealandia to continue its work in protecting and advocating for nature and educating and inspiring future generations by becoming a member or making a donation at donate.visitzealandia.com .

Information about Zealandia:

•           Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is a not-for-profit organisation. Zealandia is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems. 

•           The 225-hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a ground-breaking conservation project that has reintroduced more than 20 species of native animals back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.  

•           Designed to keep out mammalian predators, Zealandia’s 8.6km fence that surrounds the sanctuary was the first of its kind and now birds such as the tūī, kākā and kererū, once extremely rare in the region, are all now common sights around central Wellington. Other vulnerable native species such as tīeke, little spotted kiwi, and tuatara remain thriving safely in the sanctuary.

•           Only minutes from the centre of the city, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne has nearly 140,000 visitors annually who can get up close with rare and endangered taonga/treasures who are normally found on off-shore islands.

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The Wellington Visitor Information Centre has relocated to their newly furbished premises alongside award-winning Cameron Park and The Aquatic Leisure Centre on the roundabout. Corner of Nanima Crescent and Warne Street.

The Centre is an accredited Information Centre and has been offering continuous warm and friendly service since 1971. The Wellington Visitor Information Centre offers a wide variety of local and regional information through maps and brochures along with an extensive range of local markets and produce, souvenirs and refreshing beverages.

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The Wellington Visitor Information Centre has relocated to their newly furbished premises alongside award-winning Cameron Park and The Aquatic Leisure Centre on the roundabout. Corner of Nanima Crescent and Warne Street.

The Centre is an accredited Information Centre and has been offering continuous warm and friendly service since 1971. The Wellington Visitor Information Centre offers a wide variety of local and regional information through maps and brochures along with an extensive range of local markets and produce, souvenirs and refreshing beverages.

The welcoming and experienced staff at the centre can assist visitors with accommodation, tourist attractions, eating out venues, and are happy to relay Wellington’s extensive history. The Visitor Centre also acts as an agent for Train Link ticket sales.

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