Wellington Travel Guide - My Destination Wellington

Wellington local time

Fri

Weather in Wellington City

11°C | 52°F Partly Cloudy

Local currency

= 1.86 NZD

Voltage

230V

Locals' Insights

Locals' Tips

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Our Locals' Tip Set aside some time to explore Bush City, a recreated bush habitat that you can walk through. By the small waterfall you'll see rocks up to 530 million years old.

Devine Rentals

Our Locals' Tip Benefits of renting with Devine Rentals include chauffeur hire, low cost insurance, GPS options, free airport/CBD pick up and drop off, and mobile paying facilities

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Call Of The Wild

Many people think of Wellington as a place of bustling streets, chic cafes and hip bars, but beyond the central business district, there is plenty to...more »

Boutique Wellington

When you visit a big city, it can be fun to chance your arm...more »

Locals will tell you that the area has its own microclimate

Kick Back and Relax on the Kapiti Coast

They say if the locals choose to go there on holiday, then it must be a good destination and the Kapiti Coast just north of Wellington is exactly that. About 50 kilometres north of the capital, it is a favourite destination for...more »
Each sculpture features a quote from a New Zealand writer with strong connections to the capital.

A book lover's guide to Wellington

Wellington may be known as the city of wind, but it is also a city of words with many of New Zealand’s best known authors, poets and playwrights having a connection to the capital. I have a degree...more »

Searching For The Lord of The Rings

Sure it had an all-Hollywood cast, but everyone who has been to the country knows that the real star of the Lord of the Rings films was the New...more »

Wellington's Waterfront Sculpture Trail

Downtown Wellington is hemmed in by hills to the north,...more »

Biggest Baddest Bucket List Competition

The bright lights, delicious smells and buzzing atmosphere of night markets so familiar throughout Asia has arrived in Wellington. The Wellington Night Market, in Left Bank Arcade off Cuba St, is offering people the chance to experience a variety of foods, shop for jewellery and clothing, and hear live music performed every Friday night. Organiser Lily... more »

Hang It All!

17 May - 30 May
Exhibition

Moscow Ballet La Classique - The Nutcracke

24 May - 25 May
Arts

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Zealandia - The Karori Sanctuary Experience

Nestled beside a beautiful, tranquil reservoir, Zealandia Karori Sanctuary occupies a stunning eco-world of its own, just ten minutes from the centre of Wellington. more »

Virtual Tours

Roxy Cinema

Glorious Art Deco cinema, completely restored to its original glory. Two screens, 60-seater restaurant, stunning WETA Workshop-designed interior and a unique atmosphere. A must for all film fans. more »