Wellington is a city with many stories to tell.

Over the last 20 years, New Zealand’s capital city has become the country’s ultimate urban destination.

The arts and culture capital of New Zealand, it is a centre of creativity and innovation. Many of New Zealand’s most talented and colourful people live here.

Director of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Peter Jackson, comes from Wellington. Much of the Trilogy filming was done in and around the city.

Wellington is a photogenic city. From the tops of rolling green hills there are views of the sparkling harbour and the compact city.

• Images of Wellington are available online.
• Our news page has the latest press releases and city developments in Wellington. 
• Read what other media thought of Wellington.
• Suggested media itineraries and story ideas have been put together by Positively Wellington Tourism.

Tourism New Zealand also organises hosting opportunities and familiarisation visits for international media.