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Wellington is a bustling harbour city of tucked-away bars, award-winning restaurants and great coffee. It's home to Parliament, a historic cable car ride, botanical gardens and glorious views.

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Best Free Things To Do in Wellington
Wellington's most iconic and celebrated institution, Te Papa Tongarewa (Maori for "container of treasures") is New Zealand's national museum..........

Wellington Botanic Garden

Best Free Things To Do in Wellington
25 hectares of beautiful gardens, forest, plants, and interesting sculptures. Easy access via the cable car and offering some of the city's most spectacular views..........

Mount Victoria Lookout

Best Free Things To Do in Wellington
Mount Victoria, a short drive from Wellington's central business district, offers spectacular views of the capital city..........

Parliament Buildings

Best Free Things To Do in Wellington
Every day, and on the hour, free 60 minute tours offer you the chance to see areas of interest in the Parliament buildings and learn about some of the key parliamentary p...

Old St Paul's

Best Free Things To Do in Wellington
Built in the 1860s, Old St Paul's remains one of the capital's finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture.......

Best Things To Do with Kids in Wellington

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Best Things To Do with Kids in Wellington
Wellington's most iconic and celebrated institution, Te Papa Tongarewa (Maori for "container of treasures") is New Zealand's national museum..........

Zealandia - The Karori Sanctuary Experience

Best Things To Do with Kids in Wellington
Nestled beside a beautiful, tranquil reservoir, Zealandia Karori Sanctuary occupies a stunning eco-world of its own, just ten minutes from the centre of Wellington.......

Wellington Zoo

Best Things To Do with Kids in Wellington
Wellington Zoo offers visitors a sense of fun and wonder. It's also a place to learn and appreciate the need to build a sustainable co-existence between people and wild...

Carter Observatory

Best Things To Do with Kids in Wellington
Located in Wellington's Botanic Gardens, the Carter Observatory takes visitors on a trip to the stars. The observatory is the longest serving observatory in New Zealand.....

Adrenalin Forest

Best Things To Do with Kids in Wellington
Get down and dirty at New Zealand's largest Adrenalin Forest adventure park with testing aerial and land-based challenges for all the family.............

Must See Places For First Timers

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Must See Places For First Timers
Wellington's most iconic and celebrated institution, Te Papa Tongarewa (Maori for "container of treasures") is New Zealand's national museum..........

Wellington Botanic Garden

Must See Places For First Timers
25 hectares of beautiful gardens, forest, plants, and interesting sculptures. Easy access via the cable car and offering some of the city's most spectacular views..........

Mount Victoria Lookout

Must See Places For First Timers
Mount Victoria, a short drive from Wellington's central business district, offers spectacular views of the capital city..........

Parliament Buildings

Must See Places For First Timers
Every day, and on the hour, free 60 minute tours offer you the chance to see areas of interest in the Parliament buildings and learn about some of the key parliamentary p...

Wellington Cable Car

Must See Places For First Timers
No trip to Wellington is complete without a ride on the famous Cable Car. It has been running since 1902, and whilst the cars themselves have changed, the route remains....

Best Restaurants in Wellington

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Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Best Restaurants in Wellington
Exquisite fine dining opposite Wellington Harbour in this third floor restaurant inside the Museum Art Hotel. Stunning, ornate decor, five-star service and food that look...

Boulcott Street Bistro

Best Restaurants in Wellington
The Boulcott Street Bistro has been a fixture in central Wellington since 1991 and offers casual dining at lunchtime and in the evening.............

Dragonfly

Best Restaurants in Wellington
Dragonfly is a modern Asian restaurant that blends traditional Asian influences with a contemporary twist and a focus on South East Asian food.............

Logan Brown Restaurant and Bar

Best Restaurants in Wellington
Logan Brown's 80 seat dining room is situated in Wellington's vibrant Cuba St. The revamped 1920s bank chamber with high ceilings, bar & private dining room provides an ...

The Thistle Inn

Best Restaurants in Wellington
Historic tavern in Thorndon,minutes from Westpac Stadium. Original features, plus gastropub dining, monthly poetry & quiz nights, function room and boutique conferenc...

Shed 5 Restaurant and Bar

Best Restaurants in Wellington
Renowned seafood restaurant on Queens Wharf, you can feel the history as you dine in this old warehouse. Shed 5 also has an outdoor terrace for when the weather's nice, s...

Ortega Fish Shack and Bar

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The Ortega Fish Shack and Bar is a relaxed restaurant in central Wellington, focused on providing quality food and value for money.............

Adventure Wellington

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Zealandia - The Karori Sanctuary Experience

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Nestled beside a beautiful, tranquil reservoir, Zealandia Karori Sanctuary occupies a stunning eco-world of its own, just ten minutes from the centre of Wellington.......

Rover Rings Tours

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Flexible guided tours for small groups, around the Wellington region. City tours and Lord of the Rings themed tours a speciality. Emphasis on the outdoors and interactivi...

Wellington Helicopters

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See the capital in all its glory with a scenic flight from Wellington Helicopters.........

Paintball Corp

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Wellington's most exciting adventure centre, offering stress-busting paintball games, for private parties and corporate events. Unique urban setting with an authentic mov...

Seal Coast Safari

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Experience Wellington's wild side and get up close and personal with seals on a four-wheel drive safari.............

Flat Earth New Zealand Experiences

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Specialist guided tours in small groups. Local, knowledgeable and friendly guides, who encourage getting involved. Over a dozen options to choose from, from city walks to...

Best Bars in Wellington

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The Thistle Inn

Best Bars in Wellington
Historic tavern in Thorndon,minutes from Westpac Stadium. Original features, plus gastropub dining, monthly poetry & quiz nights, function room and boutique conferenc...

The Library

Best Bars in Wellington
The Library is tucked away in the centre of Wellington's lively Courtenay Place. The name gives the style of the decor away. It's a cosy, atmospheric bar that is a popula...

Foxglove

Best Bars in Wellington
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen is a large and spacious bar and restaurant overlooking the harbour on Wellington's waterfront................

Malthouse

Best Bars in Wellington
Passionate and committed to serving a quality selection of beers, the right way. In fact, a huge selection with over 150 different beers from around New Zealand and the w...

Havana Bar and Cafe

Best Bars in Wellington
Havana Bar and Cafe is an award winning cocktail bar and restaurant in the Te Aro district of Wellington. The menu features spanish styled tapas and hosts live music........

The Bangalore Polo Club

Best Bars in Wellington
Enjoy food, drinks and a brand of hospitality you won't find anywhere else but the Bangalore Polo Club.............

Hawthorn Lounge

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The Hawthorn Lounge oozes style, taking visitors back in time to the sophisticated 1920s surroundings of a gentleman's club.............

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View

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Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View
Exquisite fine dining opposite Wellington Harbour in this third floor restaurant inside the Museum Art Hotel. Stunning, ornate decor, five-star service and food that look...

Cobar Restaurant

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View
Cobar Restaurant offers a relaxed and modern dining experience overlooking the Bay. Our deck is equally suited to intimate dinners watching magical sunsets or grabbing a ...

Dockside Restaurant and Bar

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View
Dockside Restaurant & Bar offers a unique contrast of old and new in a historic building with a contemporary feel................

Shed 5 Restaurant and Bar

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View
Renowned seafood restaurant on Queens Wharf, you can feel the history as you dine in this old warehouse. Shed 5 also has an outdoor terrace for when the weather's nice, s...

Coene's Bar and Eatery

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View
Coene's enjoys the best view in Wellingtion with a stunning view of the harbour. The menu focuses on sharing style dishes using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients comb...

One80

Best Wellington Restaurants With A View
One80 combines the best views with the finest ingredients for the perfect meal......

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  • Be prepared and enjoy better SCUBA Dives

     Sat 28th Jul, 2018 New Zealand Sea Adventures

    Your PADI Rescue Diver course complete's the PADI triangle for diver safety.  You learn what could be called "defensive diving" techniques for emergenc......

  • Be prepared and enjoy better SCUBA Dives

     Sun 29th Jul, 2018 New Zealand Sea Adventures

    Your PADI Rescue Diver course complete's the PADI triangle for diver safety.  You learn what could be called "defensive diving" techniques for emergenc......

  • Beervana

     Fri 10th Aug, 2018 Wellington

    Bringing together some of the best brewers from around New Zealand, Beervana is a craft beer lovers ideal day out.......

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     Sat 11th Aug, 2018 Wellington

    Bringing together some of the best brewers from around New Zealand, Beervana is a craft beer lovers ideal day out.......

  • Learn to SCUBA Dive

     Sat 25th Aug, 2018 New Zealand Sea Adventures

    Learn to SCUBA Dive with Wellingtons Premier Dive Centre - NZ Sea Adventures. Taking the PADI Open Water Diver course is your ticket to exploring the underwater world in ...

  • All Blacks v South Africa

     Sat 15th Sep, 2018 Wellington

    The All Blacks renew their rivalry with old foes South Africa......

  • Explore the Underwater World

     Sat 29th Sep, 2018 New Zealand Sea Adventures

    This fun weekend course is the best way for newly certified Open Water Divers to get more scuba diving in.  The skills are more dive focused than the Open Water Dive...

  • Explore the Underwater World

     Sun 30th Sep, 2018 New Zealand Sea Adventures

    This fun weekend course is the best way for newly certified Open Water Divers to get more scuba diving in.  The skills are more dive focused than the Open Water Dive...

  • Wellington Go Green Expo

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  • The Essential Craft Beer Guide To Wellington

    The Essential Craft Beer Guide To Wellington
    Editorial Food & Drink

    While some other regions may dispute the title, Wellington styles itself as the craft beer capital of New Zealand and the array of niche breweries and craft bars to be fo...

  • Top 5 Playgrounds In Wellington

    Top 5 Playgrounds In Wellington
    Family Fun Hot List

    Wellington is well supplied with playground equipment, so no matter where in the city you are you will likely find somewhere to run, climb and jump. Here are five that we...

  • Best Things To Do In Wellington

    Best Things To Do In Wellington
    Editorial Inspiration Mini Break

    Got a couple of days to spend in the coolest little capital in the world? Take in the best of Wellington and then head further afield to explore everything the greater We...

  • Top 5 Wellington Views

    Top 5 Wellington Views
    Hot List Inspiration

    Not just an urban sprawl, New Zealand's 'capital of cool', Wellington has plenty of green areas nearby which offer stunning views across the central city and beyond. We'v...

  • Wine Tasting in Wairarapa

    Wine Tasting in Wairarapa
    Food & Drink

    A popular weekend escape from Wellington, the Wairarapa is just over the hills from New Zealand’s capital. The drive takes you past rolling paddocks and farmhouses, int...

  • A Guide To Wellington Walks

    A Guide To Wellington Walks
    Adventure Inspiration

    Wellington is often praised for its cultural capital - its world-class restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, concerts and festivals - but the city has an outdoorsy side that...

  • Searching For The Lord of The Rings

    Searching For The Lord of The Rings
    Arts & Culture

    Must-Visit LOTR Destinations Around Wellington. Wellington is a perfect destination for fans of the movies. Not only were a number of scenes in Lord of the Rings wer...

  • British Lions Tour 2017 In Wellington

    British Lions Tour 2017 In Wellington
    Editorial Sports

    In June and July 2017, rugby fever in the capital is set to reach full throttle with the British and Irish Lions Tour to New Zealand stopping in Wellington for a week to...

  • A book lover's guide to Wellington

    A book lover's guide to Wellington
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    Exploring the literary hot spots of Wellington. Wellington may be known as the city of wind, but it is also a city of words with many of New Zealand’s best known a...

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Regional Guides

  • Cuba Street

    Cuba Street

    Cuba Street is the hub of Wellington's entertainment district with a collection of boutique bars, cafes and shops and a distinct 'vibe' that comes to life late at night.  Cuba Street was named...

  • Eastbourne and Days Bay

    Eastbourne and Days Bay

    A suburb of pretty coastal coves, the Eastern Bays area of Wellington is a popular destination for walkers, swimmers, nature lovers and - because of Wellington's naturally windy harbour - water sports...

  • Ferry From Wellington To Picton

    Ferry From Wellington To Picton

    Ferry Crossing From Wellington To Picton Both Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry and The Interislander connect the capital city of Wellington, situated at the foot of the North Island, to the small town ...

  • Hutt Valley

    Hutt Valley

    Named after Sir William Hutt, one of the early colonists, the Hutt Valley lies around 15 minutes north of Wellington is comprised of mainly flat land, from the industrial Upper Hutt, near the Tai...

  • Kapiti Coast

    Kapiti Coast

    Lining the west coast of the lower North Island, the Kapiti Coast is a stunning coastline that's both a wildlife haven and a popular residential location. With towns such as Paekakariki and Paraparaum...

  • Matiu Somes Island

    Matiu Somes Island

    Matiu Somes Island may be just a 20 minute ferry ride from Queens Wharf, on Wellington’s harbour waterfront, but once here you may as well be a thousand miles from the city.  In its present ...

  • Mount Victoria Lookout

    Mount Victoria Lookout

    You can't visit Wellington without experiencing the majesty of the view from the top of Mount Victoria. At 195m above sea level, you'll need a head for heights, but the reward is stunning. You'll feas...

  • Porirua

    Porirua

    20km due north of Wellington, west of the Hutt Valley, is the harbour city of Porirua, sitting at the base of the Kapiti Coast by the Cook Strait. Meaning "two tides" in Maori, the city stretches in a...

  • Wairarapa

    Wairarapa

    Named after the lake which is separated from the Hutt Valley by the Rimutaka Ranges, Wairarapa stretches from Palliser Bay and Martinborough in the south, through Greytown, Carterton and Masterton (co...

  • Wellington

    Wellington

    Despite Wellington's status as the most remote capital city in the world, you're never far away from anything here - whether it be shops, museums, restaurants, parks, galleries, harbours, even beaches...

  • Wellington Suburbs

    Wellington Suburbs

    New Zealand’s capital is a real mixed bag of culture and activity. Whatever the time of year you can be sure that something is happening in Wellington. From the world-class seafood restaurants on th...

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