Send Yourself to Wellington
Once visited, Wellington is not easily forgotten. Images remain of Wellington’s eclectic array of houses, perched seemingly precariously on forest-green hills, their mirror images reflected on Wellington’s picturesque harbour. Ears hum with the vibrancy of Downtown Wellington and the tastebuds retain the hint of many flavours, savoured and devoured. The aroma of coffee lingers, as does the feel of Wellington’s world famous wind in your hair.
Wellington offers the finest in culture, arts, sports, shopping, dining and wining, nationhood, action and adventure plus luxury and relaxation, and all within walking distance of each other.
Discover New Zealand’s past, present and future at Te Papa, the magnificent new museum of New Zealand or take a tour of Parliament for an insight into how our country is run.
Wander through New Zealand’s oldest suburb, Thorndon and step back in time into the birthplace of New Zealand’s greatest author, Katherine Mansfield.
Soak up the vibrant atmosphere created by our cafe culture, funky bars and top quality restaurants or shop until you drop in Downtown Wellington.
Reflecting the city’s four distinct flavours, Downtown Wellington is divided into quarters - all within walking distance of each other. From the concentrated shopping and indulgence of Lambton Quarter to the intellectual lifestyle of Willis Quarter to the community of Cuba Quarter and the sheer entertainment of Courtenay Quarter, there’s something for everyone.
As the Cultural Capital, there’s always a show in town. You’ll find a large selection of performing and visual arts from ballet to theatre, opera, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra or contemporary art exhibitions at the City Gallery.
Wellington’s waterfront is well worth a stroll, offering adventure, entertainment, café and dining experiences set upon Wellington’s stunning harbour location.
We thank WellingtonNz.com, the official tourism website of Wellington, for the text and photos used within this page. Visit their site www.WellingtonNZ.com for more information about Wellington - the capital city of New Zealand.
