Overview
Surrounded by nature and full of creative energy, Wellington is a compact city with a compelling mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine.
Your clients can fuel their visit with strong coffee and world-class craft beer, wander through hidden laneways, experience Te Papa’s interactive museum magic, be inspired by theatres and galleries and go behind the scenes at Oscar-winning film studios.
Climate
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Summer
Dec—Feb20°C Avg. High13°C Avg. Low -
Winter
Jun—Aug12°C Avg. High7°C Avg. Low
Things to do
- The most visited museum in Australasia, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand’s bold and innovative national museum.
- Your clients can easily eat and shop their way around the compact city centre. The Big Foody offer a tasty introduction to the city’s artisan food scene. Craft beer fans will love Wellington’s multitude of boutique breweries, brew-bars and pubs.
- With Weta Studio Tours, visitors can see how Lord of the Rings came to life and experience the magic behind many other blockbuster films. There are also a number of operators that provide Lord of The Rings Location tours in and around Wellington.
- Enjoy views across the city and access the Carter Observatory and Planetarium, Cable Car Museum and Botanic Gardens.
- You clients can stroll through the botanic gardens, see a kiwi bird by night at wildlife sanctuary Zealandia, or take a 4WD tour to see fur seals. Wellington is an adventure lover’s paradise, with trails for walking, running or biking all within a stone’s throw of the city.
- An hour’s drive and a short boat ride away, your clients can experience a tour of Kapiti Island, a sanctuary for New Zealand native species and rich Māori history.
Tips & Suggestions
- Getting around – your clients won’t need a car in Wellington. The central city is flat and you can walk from one side to the other in under 30 minutes.
- Accommodation – Wellington is relatively quiet over the Christmas and New Year period, so it’s the perfect time to secure some good accommodation.
