Wellington Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of New Zealand; urban area of the cities of Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua
About Wellington
Wellington is home to 412,500 people, making it New Zealand's second-largest urban area, well behindAucklandand just ahead ofChristchurch. Wellington became New Zealand's capital city in 1865, replacing Auckland; the government wanted a more centrally-located city as capital to quell the South Island nationalist movement. Wellington offers a blend of culture, heritage, fine food and coffee, together with lively arts and entertainment. Surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, the city has a stunning harbour. Wellington’s charm is that it serves up a vibrant inner city experience with a slice of New Zealand scenery. And because of its compact nature, you can sample it all: boutiques, art galleries, trendy cafés and restaurants. Right on its doorstep is a network of walking and biking trai
Top Attractions in Wellington
Explore the best things to see and do in Wellington:
- ★Art Deco Heritage Trail
- ★Bats Theatre
- ★Bolton Street Memorial Park
- ★Brooklyn Wind Turbine
- ★Cable Car Museum
- ★Carter Observatory
- ★Circa Theatre
- ★City Gallery
Where to Stay in Wellington
- 🏨CityLife Wellington
- 🏨Distinction Wellington Century City Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
- 🏨InterContinental Hotel Wellington
- 🏨Lodge in the City
- 🏨Museum Hotel - Hotel de Wheels
Wellington Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: