Overview
The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is located at the southern tip of the North Island. It is situated on a splendid harbour and hemmed in by steep hills, creating a compact inner city centre with a mix of historic and modern buildings. It is the second largest city in the country, the energetic centre for culture and arts, and is the entertainment, commercial and political capital of New Zealand, with an air of pronounced sophistication and vibrancy. Apart from its importance as the capital, it is the main departure point for the South Island.
Also called ‘Windy Wellington’, it lives up to its name especially in winter when the lashing winds from the Cook Strait whistle through the wind funnels created by the high-rise buildings of the central business district. The bustling, pretty waterfront area is a sheltered refuge with a graceful promenade, featuring shops, restaurants and various leisure activities. Brightly coloured sails scud across the harbour, the reliable wind providing excellent sailing and windsurfing opportunities. The ferry to the picturesque Days Bay, one of Wellington's best swimming beaches, affords excellent views of the city from the water. Dominating the waterfront is the Te Papa Museum, the pride and joy of the nation that embodies the quintessence of New Zealand and its people.
In the city centre the Parliamentary District is the architectural masterpiece of Wellington, including the Old Government Building, the second largest wooden building in the world; the unmistakable modernist Beehive, the executive offices of Parliament; Parliament House and the Victorian Gothic National Library.
The cable car takes people up to the Botanic Gardens for vistas of the city centre and across the harbour to the Hutt Valley, one of the scenic locations used in the filming of ‘Lord of the Rings’. Another film site is Mt Victoria, offering sweeping panoramic views of the city and its suburbs, the surrounding hills and bays, and the harbour.
Distance Airport
Wellington International Airport is located 8km ( 5 miles ) from the city centre.
Transport Airport
Bus
Airport Flyer is an express bus service that runs from Wellington International Airport to the Hutt Valley, through the centre of Wellington,on to Queensgate - Lower Hutt and then Upper Hutt. The service now runs every 15 minutes, every day between the Airport and Lower Hutt.
Rail
Wellington has the best suburban railway service in the country. Electric trains operate on a regular frequency to Upper Hutt, Johnsonville, Paraparaumu and through the Rimutaka Range to Masterton in the Wairarapa. The daytime Overlander train departs for Auckland in the morning and the Northerner leaves in the evening each day. Long distance bus transport is run by both Intercity and Newmans departing for Auckland and other North Island centres daily. The buses depart from the depot beside No.9 Platform at the Railway Station.
Flying Time from UK
Approx travel time from:
London 23Hr 24Min
Manchester23Hr 24Min
Edinburgh22Hr 50Min
Glasgow 22Hrs 51Min
Birmingham 23Hr 17Min
Attractions
New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, is an experience that will reveal the creative, political and cultural nature of New Zealand, but still provide blockbuster scenery.
Wellington has many tourist attractions and travel activities with something to suit all ages, tastes and budgets. From adrenaline-pumping adventure to a relaxing day out, you need never be bored in Wellington.
Wellington Cable Car
The Wellington Cable Car is one of Wellington’s oldest & most popular tourist attractions. The cars run from Lambton Quay in the heart of the central business district and within 5 minutes whisk you from under the corporate towers of The Terrace past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top entrance of the Wellington Botanic Gardens with its magnificent lookout over the City and harbour - Te Whanganui-a-Tara (The Great Harbour of Tara).
Carter Observatory
Take a virtual journey through space in Carter's new planetarium - a state-of-the-art full-dome digital theatre, then take your own steps through space as you walk through the world-class interactive multimedia space experience. Discover our Universe, along with some of New Zealand's most prestigious telescopes and astronomical artefacts. Before and after you visit we encourage you to download the latest sky chart to spot the stars.
ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience
This sanctuary comprises 225 hectares (approximately one square mile) of regenerating lowland forest and wetlands protected by a unique 8.6 km predator-proof fence, specially designed to exclude non-native mammals ranging from hedgehogs to possums. It is the most accessible of New Zealand’s celebrated mainland conservation islands and is a safe haven for some of our most iconic and endangered native animals, including tuatara, little spotted kiwi, saddleback, hihi and giant weta.
Ferry to South Island
#A trip by ferry to the South Island is an unforgettable experience. The crossing takes 3 1/2 hours. From the harbor the ferry cuts across the Cook Strait and then sails for an hour or more through the magnificent scenery of the Marlborough Sounds to the little port of Picton.
Shopping
Whether you’re into the latest trends, arts or crafts, stilettos or sneakers, designer or chainstore gear, vintage or new, Wellington has got it covered with a treasure trove of shops to browse in – hot shopping spots are Cuba Street, Willis, Victoria, Wakefield and Featherston Streets and of course the Golden Mile on Lambton Quay.
Frank Kitts Underground Market
A vibrant market showcasing Wellington's emerging designers, makers, bakers and crafters. All mixed in with selectively imported exotic goods and the tantalising smells of fresh ethnic food.
Enjoy the live music from some of Wellington's finest musicians and experience why the whole family will love Frank Kitts Underground Market. For a fun, tangible experience of the Creative Capital, come on down to Frank Kitts Underground Market.
Wellington Multicutural market
A colorful, vibrant market to celebrate Wellington's ethnic diversity. Come along and sample an array of specialty foods and browse the range of traditional, handmade arts and crafts. In conjunction with the Southeast Asian Night Market outside on the waterfront from 4pm to 10pm.
Ziggurat Fashion Exchange
Men’s and women’s designer clothing. A Wellington institution and treasure trove. Ziggurat has been selling classic and unique clothing, shoes and accessories for the past 26 years. Stocking boutique items from the 1900s to contemporary designer labels. Ziggurat is a cache of retro, antique and vintage stock.
Artikel
#The store presents an assortment of local & international design items, the careful selection ranges from innovative accessories, to contemporary & vintage inspired furniture. Artikel's suite of New Zealand fashion designers includes an impressive stable of local talent: Mala Brajkovic, Lonely Hearts Clubs, Deborah Sweeney, Lela Jacobs and Keuke.##Kura Contemporary Ethnic Art Gallery##Wellington's widest collection of contemporary New Zealand fine art, crafts and gifts. Exhibiting indigenous New Zealand art like you've never seen before. Jewellery, glass, carvings, furniture, weaving, pounamu, ceramics and much more.
Fun & Family
Wellington is the Capital City of New Zealand. Wellington is an experience that will reveal the creative, political and cultural nature of New Zealand, but still provide blockbuster scenery.
With a wide range of family fun activities, New Zealand is the perfect holiday destination for the entire family. Bring the kids and grandparents and together enjoy some fun family activities or entertainment in Wellington.
Kapiti Coast
The Farm Show is an all weather fun and educational experience including a shearing and milking demonstration, and the chance to handmilk a cow or feed the baby animals with a bottle. Take some food on the farm walk and most of the animals will eat from your hand. There are toilets, a café, restaurant and picnic areas.
Ferg’s Kayaks
Owned by Olympic Gold Medallist, Ian Ferguson, Ferg’s Kayaks hire, sell, coach and guide kayaking, climbing, and inline skating on Wellington’s waterfront. The indoor rock wall is the largest in New Zealand and caters to all levels of climbing. There is no age limit for the rock wall, although children must be able to walk.
Puzzlewood- Greytown
Puzzlewood is full of fun for all members of the family. They have games and puzzles for all ages, holograms, distorting mirrors and a mini maze. Play the outdoor games or relax in the garden and have a picnic at one of the picnic tables. Puzzlewood does not have a café but there are drinks, ice creams, tea and coffee for sale. Their shop has a large number of educational puzzles and games from card games and maze pens to board games and electronic toys.
The Enormous Crocodile Company
#Take your family or friends on a discovery tour from Oriental Bay to Kumutoto on an Enormous Crocodile quadricycle. These two or four seater, four wheeled, covered cycles are fun for the whole family (but person hiring must be at least 18 years of age).
Night Life
Wellington has a thriving nightlife; with most of the population close proximity to the city something is always happening, everything is an easy walk, and there is a remarkable feeling of safety in this outgoing and vibrant night scene.
Below are a few of the outstanding local clubs and bars, listed for their local popularity and distinct 'Wellington' feel.
Good Luck - Thematically based on its Opium Den past, the floating lantern bar separates the dance floor from the cozy candlelit lounge. The music here expresses Wellington's affinity to the alternative music scene.
Havana Bar - A great escape from the bustling city centre, a relaxed and homely interior complements live music, good coffee and the local personalities who inhabit the bar.
Hope Bros - A bar and restaurant cleared at night and transformed into a popular nightclub. A relaxed leather booth mezzanine level overlooks a sizeable and always packed dance floor and stage.
Mighty Mighty - This bar is a local favourite, with its hilariously kitsch interior, regular live gigs and perfect sized dance floor, the Mighty Mighty is a guaranteed good time.
Motel - Tucked discretely down Motel Lane, once you get past the cameras at the entrance, ascend into a plush cocktail lounge. Intimate booth settings, an ever changing cocktail menu and personal bar service.
Sandwiches - The centre stage for Wellington's drum & bass, club and electronica, playing host to musicians and DJs from every corner of the global scene.
San Francisco Bath House - Wellington's iconic live venue, kicking out some of the best music from New Zealand and around the world.
#Jet Bar - With its two separate bar areas, Jet Bar can offer everyone a fun, relaxing or crazy night, depending on your mood, and is the hip locale du jour where the trendy crowd goes to be seen.
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