Travel guide

Wellington

Coolest little capital

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Mid-Range · ~$150/day📍 New Zealand

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About Wellington

New Zealand's compact, creative capital wrapped around a harbour and hills — a brilliant national museum, craft-coffee and craft-beer culture, film-industry magic, and a windswept waterfront.

⭐ Things to do in Wellington

Te Papa museumWellington Cable Car & Botanic GardenWeta Workshop tourMount Victoria lookoutZealandia eco-sanctuaryRed Rocks seal colony walkWeta caveWright's Hill tunnels

🍽️ What to eat in Wellington

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Flat white (birthplace claim)Fresh seafoodCraft beerWellington night markets

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Very walkable; cable car and buses.

💡 Local tip

Ride the cable car up and walk back down through the Botanic Garden to the city.