We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Wellington Tourism

Wellington Holidays

Travellers' Choice™ 2013 Winner Destinations | Destinations on the Rise (2012)
Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney... more
Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney Place, or survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. When the sun goes down on Windy Wellington, take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colourful inhabitants.
Wellington
Click map pins for more information.
Wellington Map
Wellington
Wellington (eSther82, Jan 2008)
See all photos

Advice from real travellers

See all topics »

Wellington weather essentials

Month
High
Low
May
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C
Jun
54°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
Jul
52°F 11°C
43°F 6°C
Aug
53°F 11°C
44°F 6°C
Sep
56°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
Oct
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C
See next 6 months »
More weather for Wellington
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground

Sponsored Attraction

Photo provided by Wellington Zoo Make your personal connection with nature at Wellington Zoo. Home to native treasures and endangered exotic animals; get closer than ever with wildlife at Wellington Zoo!
Read more about Wellington Zoo »
Description provided by: Wellington Zoo

Explore other Wellington resources:

Explore the world
Travel Destinations

Top-rated hotels in Wellington

At Home Wellington
#1 in Wellington
Browse 11,216 reviews of 105 hotels

Holiday rentals from 81 AUD/night

Looking for a one-of-a-kind holiday?

Looking for a one-of-a-kind holiday?

See all Wellington rentals »

Flights to Wellington Wellington, New Zealand - Wellington Intl (WLG) (WLG)

Find cheap fares   |   Compare hundreds of flights
Search Flights

Top-rated restaurants and attractions

Restaurants

Logan-Brown
Logan-Brown
4.5 of 5 stars 279 Reviews
The White House Restaurant
The White House Restaurant
4.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
Ortega Fish Shack
Ortega Fish Shack
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Browse all 507 restaurants

Attractions

Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa)
Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa)
4.5 of 5 stars 1,554 Reviews
Southward Vintage Car Museum
Southward Vintage Car Museum
4.5 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Mount Victoria
Mount Victoria
4.5 of 5 stars 308 Reviews
Browse all 178 attractions

Wellington travel guides

Stormy Point Driving Route on The Country Road

How often have you driven on a state highway and only been focused on getting to your destination, or as you're driving you've hoped that there's something interesting to see and do nearby, but...

See all Wellington travel guides

Free Wellington guide

Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Get it now

Ask a Question in our Forums

Most popular questions

  • ABS:ForumFAQ?action=detail&i=911&g=255115&faqid=982&qid=3065 We are coming to Wellington for a day as part of a Cruise. What can we do?
  • ABS:ForumFAQ?action=detail&i=911&g=255115&faqid=982&qid=6967 Campervan / Motorhome overnight parking in Wellington

Most recent

Browse all 638 Wellington topics
Recommended for you...
Museum Hotel Wellington
Museum Hotel Wellington 4.0 of 5 stars 514 reviews
Ohtel
Ohtel 4.5 of 5 stars 165 reviews
Ibis Wellington
Ibis Wellington 4.0 of 5 stars 884 reviews
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay
Copthorne Hotel Wellington Orien... 4.0 of 5 stars 376 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d256502?&src=Tourism&fromServlet=Tourism&Action=QC_TourismRFYBelowFold
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1060429?&src=Tourism&fromServlet=Tourism&Action=QC_TourismRFYBelowFold
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d257701?&src=Tourism&fromServlet=Tourism&Action=QC_TourismRFYBelowFold
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d255585?&src=Tourism&fromServlet=Tourism&Action=QC_TourismRFYBelowFold
View all 50 hotels in Wellington, ranked by popularity

Travellers' Choice 2013 Review of Wellington Vacations Travellers' Choice 2013 Review of Wellington Vacations
Rated:
5.0 of 5 stars
Wellington boasts a compact downtown area that’s easy to explore on foot and a wealth of architectural styles, from 19th-century wooden cottages to Art Deco masterpieces. Discover the city’s Maori roots at the Museum of Wellington City & Sea and the Museum of New Zealand. Sip coffee and people-watch in lively Courtney Place, or survey the city from scenic Mount Victoria. When the sun goes down on Windy Wellington, take a nocturnal tour of Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to meet some colourful inhabitants. more »

Are You a Wellington Tourism Organisation?

  • Visit our page for Wellington tourism organisations
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video
Other Destinations
Popular New Zealand Destinations
Queenstown Accommodation
305 hotels, 17,333 Reviews