- DEC - FEB21°13°
- MAR - MAY20°10°
- JUN - AUG13°7°
- SEP - NOV17°9°
Top things to do in Wellington
Hotels in Wellington
Wellington travel guide
Reviews of Wellington activities
Wellington at a glance
Quick facts about Wellington
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1AUD = 1.23NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
FEB
Waitangi Day
JUN
Wellington Jazz Festival
APR - JUN
Pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists.
Recommended trip duration
3 days
Flight time
3.5 hours
When departing from Sydney
What to know before visiting Wellington
Quick snapshot of Wellington and what travellers book
Wellington’s Klook bookings are led by tours, with cruises and a few water activities also appearing among popular choices. Demand spikes strongly in the peak month and then tapers through the winter, so the city alternates between busy summer months and much quieter periods.
When to visit and how prices behave
Klook data shows demand peaks in January and bottoms out in June. Prices on Klook are not perfectly aligned with demand: they climb to a high in February but drop sharply in December and remain lower through parts of autumn and winter. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, consider travelling in June to September or December; if you want the peak summer atmosphere and the most activity, January (and the pricier February) is when the city is busiest. Note the divergence around late summer: demand peaks in January while the priciest Klook prices tend to appear in February.
Tips for travellers from Australia
Most travellers from Australia book about four days ahead on average, with many last-minute bookings possible a day out and some locking in plans around three weeks before travel. If you plan to visit in the peak month, try to firm up bookings earlier; for short-notice or flexible trips outside peak season, many experiences can still be reserved close to travel. Use Klook to check availability and pick up last-minute options or to secure popular tours if you're travelling in January.
FAQs about Wellington
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