Wellington Trips – Tailor-Made New Zealand Itineraries

Wellington lies at the southwestern tip of the North Island. It is the capital and second most populous urban area of New Zealand.

The city is a veritable urban hub – its vantage point between north and south means you get a little bit of everything. It is a nice combination of scenic harbor and tree-lined suburbs set up on hillsides. Known as the culinary capital of New Zealand, there is no shortage of quirky cafes, crafty bars, award-winning restaurants, and outstanding coffee. Be sure to catch an All Blacks rugby match if they’re in town. There’s a lot to discover!

Red Wellington Cable Car ascending above harbor city panorama, New Zealand

People relaxing on waterfront pier with Wellington CBD skyline beyond

Warm cocktail bar interior glimpsed through window, Wellington New Zealand

Why visit Wellington?

Architecture lovers may rejoice: Lambton Quay’s Edwardian-style Public Trust Building, the colonially-adapted gothic revival style of Old St. Paul’s and St. Mary of the Angels, and Wellington Town Hall will keep you busy.

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Architecture lovers may rejoice: Lambton Quay’s Edwardian-style Public Trust Building, the colonially-adapted gothic revival style of Old St. Paul’s and St. Mary of the Angels, and Wellington Town Hall will keep you busy.
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No stay in Wellington would be complete without a visit to some of its most popular museums. The Te Papa, a combination of the country’s national museum and national art collection, is one of the most impressive cultural centers we’ve ever visited, worldwide. Lord of the Rings fans will relish Peter Jackson’s creations at Weta Workshop, his artistic studio.
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If you’ve had your fill of sightseeing, explore the city on foot through a series of interconnected bush walks and reserves; or take to any of the 200 square miles of parks and forests found in the broader Wellington region. If you’d like to glimpse a Kiwi bird during your trip, make your way out to Zealandia, a groundbreaking conservation project that aims to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state.

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Other areas to explore

A visit to Wellington puts you within easy reach of many other beautiful and fascinating parts of New Zealand.

Bay of Islands

Escape to a serene corner of New Zealand’s far northern coast

Auckland

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and home to the largest Polynesian population in the world.

Marlborough

Just across the Cook Straight from Wellington, Marlborough shares its climate and winemaking prowess with New Zealand's capital city.

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Canterbury

Canterbury is the South Island's natural starting point, anchored by Christchurch and extending into some of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine and coastal landscapes.

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