Wellington Region Travel Information

Wellington Region Information

The picture-perfect capital city of Wellington is situated in the lower part of the North Island, nestled between the magnificent harbour of Port Nicholson and rolling green hills. The visitor can enjoy an abundance of attractions and distractions: start with a trip up to Mount Victoria above Oriental Bay for a clear perspective on the city. The view is particularly beautiful by night.

Wellington is New Zealand’s political and administrative centre and home to many heritage attractions such as the Parliament buildings, the Te Papa national museum and the National Archives, which contain the original Treaty of Waitangi. Wellington also prides itself on being the cultural capital of the nation: walk the city and discover an abundance of theatres, art galleries, funky shops and trendy restaurants and cafes.

Within an hour’s drive of the city, the hinterland offers an exciting variety of adventure and leisure experiences including historic walkways, mountain bike trails, museums, botanic gardens, beaches, golf courses and nature reserves. You can also take a tour to the fi lm locations of Lord of the Rings and Weta Cave. Try the local dairy products and the adventure activities around the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington. Be sure to visit the little township of Martinborough and its boutique wineries; perhaps time your visit with November’s Toast Martinborough Food and Wine Festival.

Top 5 Things to do
1. People watch from cafes. More than 400 cafes in Wellington have earned it the highest concentration of eateries in the country.
2. Visit Te Papa museum
3. Take a trip to boutique wineries
4. Explore Lord of the Rings magical country
5. Take a tour of the Parliament Karori Sanctuary Experience