WELLINGTON
At the centre of New Zealand you’ll find Wellington, a region with so much to offer. Nestled between green hills and a sparkling harbour, the city is full of things just waiting to be discovered.
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, is a must-visit. Ride the iconic Wellington Cable Car for amazing views of the city followed by a visit to Space Place's state-of-the-art planetarium, a premier stargazing spot featuring the historic Thomas Cooke telescope and multimedia exhibits that share the stories of New Zealand skies.
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.
There’s so much to see and do in the capital. To get you started, here are a few recommended sights and day trips for when you visit.
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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.
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Wellington Cable Car
28 Lambton Quay, Wellington
The red cable cars have trundled up the hill between Wellington’s bustling city centre and Kelburn Village for 120 years. Hop on, head to the top and enjoy the panoramic views of Wellington.
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Weta Workshop Tour
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington
Join guided tours to learn about the making of movie effects; from armour to weapons, creatures to costumes, make-up to miniatures, and more! Get up close to fantastical physical effects and authentic props.
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Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington
This world-first, fully fenced, predator-free urban sanctuary lies on the outskirts of the city centre. A 10-minute drive from Lambton Quay and you’re in the wilderness seeing native birds and wildlife thrive in a safe environment.
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Events
Make the most of your stay with these amazing events in August 2025.
Wellington on a Plate - 1-31 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
Each year Wellington's close-knit hospitality community hosts Aotearoa’s largest food festival. The month-long festival sees the Greater Wellington region transform into a foodie's paradise; from the Kāpiti Coast to Porirua, across to the Wairarapa through the Hutt Valley, into the Wellington suburbs, and the CBD - there's hundred of options on offer. Find out more
Beervana - 23-24 August 2025 (to be confirmed)
Beervana is New Zealand's ultimate celebration of good beer, which takes place at Sky Stadium in Wellington across two days in August. Beervana is made up of four 5-hour sessions, where you can take a trip around the Sky Stadium concourse and discover a whole range of delicious brews from domestic and international breweries.
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The Bruce Springsteen Experience 23 August 2025 - Opera House
A tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen thunders into Wellington. The Bruce Springsteen Experience, with a nine piece band, is a show dedicated to honouring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Bruce’s iconic album ‘Born to Run’. This tribute concert will perform the album in its entirety, along with a selection of The Boss’s greatest hits.
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