Wellington is a compact city where funky shops, exciting galleries and great restaurants are within easy walking distance.

Wellington is active all year round - there is plenty to see and do.

Wellington is the arts and culture capital of New Zealand. Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum, is on Wellington's waterfront. The city has many other cultural attractions for visitors to discover.

Wellington is great if you love being outdoors. It is surrounded by hills, a rugged coastline and one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Adventure activities include mountain biking, sailing, bushwalking and much more.

Guided tours such as Walking tours, coach tours or even helicopter tours are available to enjoy the sights.

Wellington is only a short drive or ferry ride away from New Zealand’s top wine regions, Wairarapa and Marlborough. Both regions are popular weekend destinations.

Some links to other sites that might be useful:

Botanic Garden - Wellington City Council
Twenty-five hectares of protected native forest, conifers, plant collections and seasonal displays.

City Gallery
Exhibitions and events at Wellington's principal public art gallery.

Colonial Cottage Museum
Wellington's oldest identified building.

Feeling Great
Recreation, arts and events information from the Council's recreation team.

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
Tours, educational programmes and visitor information.

Katherine Mansfield Birthplace
The childhood home of one of New Zealand’s most famous authors.

Otari-Wilton's Bush - Wellington City Council
The only botanic garden in New Zealand dedicated solely to native plants.

Pataka Museum
Work from local, national and international artists, with a range of heritage and social history exhibitions.

Positively Wellington Tourism
Wellington's official tourism website.

Wellington City Council
Wellington's official local governament website.

Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand)
Exhibitions, news and events at New Zealand's national museum.

The Film Archive
Theatre, exhibitions, media library, screening room and coffee bar.

Wellington Cable Car Museum
Cable Car time-tables and information on the Cable Car Museum.

Wellington Zoo
Wellington Zoo's attractions, open hours, tours, events and charges.

Accommodation in New Zealand
Accommodation options throughout New Zealand.