Places to Explore

Wellington is right in the middle of New Zealand which opens up lots of opportunities to see our beautiful country. We highly recommend extending your stay to experience everything New Zealand has to offer.

For travel inspiration across the country, check out: https://www.newzealand.com/nz/

For travel ideas in and around Wellington, check out: https://www.wellingtonnz.com/

Wellington Highlights

If you want to explore the Wellington region, our community has brainstormed some ideas for things to do while you are here:

• Zealandia
• Wētā Workshops
• Te Papa
• Take the Cable Car to the Wellington Botanic Gardens
• Take a walk up one of Wellington's hills to check out the view. Mount Victoria and Mount Kaukau (for the more adventurous) are popular options.
• Wellington is known for its coffee culture - don’t miss the chance to try a few of the city’s standout cafés
• Matiu/Somes Island
• Red Rocks Coastal Walks

Day Trips & Nature

If you have a car, there are some stunning places just outside Wellington worth exploring:

• Paekākāriki Escarpment
• Martinborough Wineries
• Belmont Regional Park (We recommend starting at the Oakleigh st entrance)
• Putangirua Pinnacles