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Written by Wellington Local Experts! Read about what's going on in Wellington and the best things to do and visit in Wellington during your stay.

Renting A Car In Wellington

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With plenty to explore in Wellington and beyond, it means renting a car is the best way to get around all the attractions.

Top 10 Romantic Things To Do In Wellington

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Rather than spend another night at the cinema, couples do have a number of romantic activities to experience in Wellington. While we can't claim they'll transform your relationship with a magical moment of romance, our list of the top 10 romantic things to in Wellington', can at least offer a fun day or night out.

A Guide To Wellington Walks

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Wellington is laced with walking tracks, some of which are accessible from the city centre, while others may require a short bus ride or drive. Whether you’re looking to escape the city for a few hours or, spend a whole day exploring the great outdoors, our guide covers some of the best walks in Wellington.

Best Wellington Bike Trails

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Wellington offers a number of great biking trails that allow cyclists to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the city and surrounding region. The diverse range of bike trails include urban trails past some of the city’s most iconic spots, mountain bike park to coastal trails. We’ve picked out the best of the bunch in our ‘Wellington Bike Trails Guide.

Riding The Remutaka Cycle Trail

Adventure Inspiration Mini Break

This is one of New Zealand’s top trails and a must for biking enthusiasts. The Remutaka Cycle Trail features four main sections and should take 4 days to ride.

Exploring Lord Of The Rings Locations In Wellington

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For Lord of The Rings fans, a visit to Wellington is not only a chance to visit Weta Studios, but to explore numerous locations that starred in the movies. Our guide offers details of those iconic movie scenes…

Wellington For Sports Fans

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As the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is compact and easily walkable, making it an ideal visiting ground for sports fans. Home to the Hurricanes, one of the Super Rugby franchises and frequent host to the All Blacks, the Sky Stadium is within easy walking distance of the city centre.

New Zealand COVID-19 Travel News

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A quick guide to finding the latest travel information to New Zealand including COVID-19 guidance.

Top 5 Wellington Unusual Activities

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Many visitors to Wellington will seek out the popular museums, family attractions and activities that the city is well known for. However, for those looking for something a little out of the ordinary, if you look hard enough you can uncover some real gems.

Wellington Stories Launch

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Have you heard about the new 'visual stories' in Google and how it can impact a website? Well, we did and we've already added it to our My Guide Wellington website and all our sites in the My Guide Network! This is set to be the biggest SEO opportunity in 2020 and will appear in Google search results very soon.

Top 5 Wellington Day Trips

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For those that are visiting the capital City and not intending to tour the country by car or bus, a day tour from Wellington is a handy way to get out of the city and see some of the best nearby attractions.

Taking A Ride On The Wellington Cable Car

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Our guide to the Wellington Cable Car, the iconic attraction that’s hugely popular for visitors to New Zealand’s capital city.

Wellington Festivals To Experience

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Wellington is not just New Zealand's capital city but its capital of culture with a diverse range of festivals and events. We're picked out a selection of must-attend Wellington Festivals to mark in your diary.

Top 5 Playgrounds In Wellington

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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...

Top 5 Wellington Views

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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've picked our top 5 views of Wellington that will stand out in any instagram galley.

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

48 Hours 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

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 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

A Guide to Wellington’s Beaches

Family Fun

Where to catch the coast in Wellington. Wellington’s beach scene has something for everyone. Check out these spots next time the sun shines on the city:

Wellington's Waterfront Sculpture Trail

Arts & Culture

Wellington is one of the best places in the country to view a collection of kiwi-inspired art. Aside from the parks, museums, cafes and shops along the way, the walk

Kick Back and Relax on the Kapiti Coast

Mini Break

Wellingtonians favourite getaway spot. The Kapiti Coast is about 50 kilometres north of the capital, it is a favourite destination for Wellingtonians looking for a day in

Boutique Wellington

Arts & Culture

Our guide to the best 'independent' establishments to visit in Wellington.

Call Of The Wild

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Exploring The Wildlife of Wellington. Many people think of Wellington as a place of bustling streets, chic cafes and hip bars, but beyond the central business distri...

Wellington`s Fashion Hot Spots

Arts & Culture

A guide to shopping in Wellington, New Zealand, for the fashion conscious traveller.

Family Fun in Wellington

Family Fun

One of the great things about Wellington is its compact size, making it an easily manageable place to explore even with young children. We look at the best things to do w...

Artistic Wonders of Wellington

Arts & Culture

Our guide to the arts scene in New Zealand's cultural capital

Matiu Somes Island

Adventure

Despite the fact that it is just a 20 minute ferry ride from downtown Wellington many New Zealanders, and even Wellingtonians, have never visited Matiu Somes Island which

Top 10 Free Things To Do In Wellington

Arts & Culture Hot List Top 10

How to explore Wellington's attractions without breaking the budget with our Top 10 Free Things To Do in Wellington, New Zealand.

Best Museums in Wellington

Arts & Culture Family Fun Hot List

Discover Wellington's history, culture and heritage with seven unmissable museums to visit.

Scenic Drives Around Wellington

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Our guide to four of the best scenic drives to appreciate Wellington's dramatic landscape.

Exploring Wellington Zoo

Editorial Family Fun

Local tips on getting the most out of your visit to Wellington Zoo.

Wellington's Cuba Street

Arts & Culture Inspiration

Much of the magic of Wellington's Cuba Street is woven by the presence of all-kinds-of-people rubbing shoulders harmoniously throughout its 2km of eclectic shops, bars, m

Wellington's Cafe Culture

Editorial Food & Drink

Exploring the love of coffee in New Zealand's capital city - our local expert guide to the best cafes in Wellington.

Wellington In A Day

Editorial Inspiration Mini Break

Our local writer offers a guide to the best things to do if you only have one day in Wellington, New Zealand's capital of cool.

Free WiFi In Wellington

Editorial

Our pick of the best free public internet spots in New Zealand's capital city

Campervan Living In New Zealand

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Campervan travelling tips from a seasoned expert

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Renting A Car In Wellington

Top 10 Romantic Things To Do In Wellington

A Guide To Wellington Walks

Best Wellington Bike Trails

Riding The Remutaka Cycle Trail

Exploring Lord Of The Rings Locations In Wellington

Wellington For Sports Fans

New Zealand COVID-19 Travel News

Top 5 Wellington Unusual Activities

Wellington Stories Launch

Top 5 Wellington Day Trips

Taking A Ride On The Wellington Cable Car

Wellington Festivals To Experience

Top 5 Playgrounds In Wellington

Top 5 Wellington Views

The Essential Craft Beer Guide To Wellington

48 Hours In Wellington

Wine Tasting in Wairarapa

A book lover's guide to Wellington

A Guide to Wellington’s Beaches

Wellington's Waterfront Sculpture Trail

Kick Back and Relax on the Kapiti Coast

Boutique Wellington

Call Of The Wild

Wellington`s Fashion Hot Spots

Family Fun in Wellington

Artistic Wonders of Wellington

Matiu Somes Island

Top 10 Free Things To Do In Wellington

Best Museums in Wellington

Scenic Drives Around Wellington

Exploring Wellington Zoo

Wellington's Cuba Street

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