Must-Visit Places and Attractions in Wellington, New Zealand 2025

Q: What is Wellington best known for?

Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is best known for its offbeat atmosphere. A stroll downtown and you're immediately welcomed by friendly residents, stunning new architecture, and cafes and restaurants with delicious cuisine. Check off some of the things from your Wellington stay by visiting the Te Papa Museum, riding a cable car and strolling around the ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary.

Q: When is the best time to visit Wellington?

Famous for being the windy city of New Zealand, Wellington is ultimately a breezy place year-round. However, the busiest months run from December to April during the warmer days, and is typically less crowded during the rainy season from May to November.

Q: Where is the best location for tourists to stay in Wellington?

The best place to stay in Wellington is either the Te Aro district or the Wellington CBD, where most popular tourist attractions can be found. It's the lively area of the city, where quaint cafes, shops and city museums are located. For a quieter and more beach-like setting, you can choose Mount Victoria for stunning city views or Oriental Bay for some sea-view accommodation.

Wellington serves as the capital and food capital of New Zealand. From brunch to after-dinner cocktails, you'll never run out of dining options here! Find your flavor in Wellington: visit Martinborough's sprawling vineyards and get a taste of New Zealand's best or why not feast on the city's expansive selection of seafood fresh from the harbor?

On top of gastronomic adventures, Wellington is the famous filming site for the iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy! Journey to Weta Workshop and walk through the fantastical set as a mythical being of your choice. If communing with nature is what you're after, then the 225-hectare urban ecosanctuary called Zealandia is a must-visit haven for you!

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Attraction passes • Paraparaumu

Klook Pass New Zealand

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★ 4.5 (186) • 5K+ booked

From RM 674.09

RM 899.59

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Tours • Wellington

Weta Workshop Tours

Small group

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English guided

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★ 4.8 (73) • 2K+ booked

From RM 130.89

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Tours • Wellington

Te Papa Museum in Wellington

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English guided

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★ 4.7 (33) • 1K+ booked

From RM 83.29

Cruises • From Te Anau

Doubtful Sound Overnight Cruise

English guided

Afternoon departure

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★ 4.8 (5) • 500+ booked

From RM 1,839.59

Tours • Wellington

Lord Of The Rings with Lunch Full Day tour

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English guided

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★ 4.8 (9) • 50+ booked

RM 773.45

Tours • Wellington

Lord Of The Rings with Weta Workshop Half Day Tour

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★ 5.0 (4) • 50+ booked

RM 428.99

Tours • Wellington

From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour

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★ 5.0 (6) • 50+ booked

RM 464.09

Water activities • From Wellington

Raft and Craft Combo Experience

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English guided

Morning departure

3-5 hrs

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From RM 473.59

Tours • From Wellington

Remutaka Rail Trail Electric Bicycle Explorer

Small group

English guided

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RM 539.29

Tours • From Wellington

Martinborough Half Day Winery Tour

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★ 4.9 (7) • 50+ booked

RM 428.39

Tours • From Wellington

Coastal Wildlife Adventure with Fur Seal Observation Tour

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★ 4.9 (8) • 50+ booked

RM 464.09

Tours • Wellington

Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour

Small group

English guided

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RM 416.49

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Ferries • From Wellington, Picton

Ferry Ticket between Wellington and Picton by Bluebridge

★ 4.4 (106) • 8K+ booked

RM 184.55

Rail passes • From Auckland

Northern Explorer Train Ticket between Auckland and Wellington

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★ 4.6 (50) • 1K+ booked

From RM 218.15

Wellington car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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Car rentals • Wellington

Wellington car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

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From RM 160

Private airport transfers • Wellington

Shared and Private Wellington Airport (WLG) Transfers for Wellington CBD

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★ 4.7 (25) • 200+ booked

From RM 42.85

Hotels in Wellington

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Hotels • Wellington

Rydges Wellington Airport

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★ 4.5 (912)

From RM 384.45

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Novotel Wellington

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★ 4.2 (971)

From RM 343.10

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Microtel by Wyndham Wellington

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★ 3.9 (552)

From RM 181.76

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ibis Wellington

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★ 4.2 (937)

From RM 215.85

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Liberty Apartment Hotel

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★ 4.4 (63)

From RM 335.24

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Museum Apartment Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT

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★ 4.4 (942)

From RM 530.31

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Ramada by Wyndham Wellington Taranaki Street

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★ 4.4 (357)

RM 246.21

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Rydges Wellington

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From RM 470.65

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Adelaide Motel

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★ 3.6 (220)

From RM 340.77

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88 Wallace Court Motel

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★ 3.9 (181)

From RM 380.92

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Travelodge Hotel Wellington

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From RM 285.91

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Bucket Tree Lodge

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From RM 374.57

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2025-11-15 06:16:03

Fantastic 5.0

We chose a hotel near the pier and quite close to the city center in order to take this cruise. The cruise staff was very good and provided us with a lot of convenience, from exchanging paper tickets to checking luggage to having a shuttle bus from the Picton Pier to the Picton train station after disembarking from the cruise, which was very convenient. We saw many interesting fish in the sea throughout the trip. The food on board was also good. My companion bought lunch and said it was delicious and more cost-effective than restaurants in the city. This was a pleasant ferry experience across the Marlborough Sounds.

Ferry Ticket between Wellington and Picton by Bluebridge

Frank ***

2025-12-04 03:18:52

Fantastic 5.0

Breathtaking views along the way,the best way to explore north island. green every where with scattered sheep and cows. every picture can be used a screen saver without editing.

Northern Explorer Train Ticket between Auckland and Wellington

Klook User

2025-10-25 02:03:16

Fantastic 5.0

It was a nice tour! We managed to see dolphins and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Would recommend to friends!

Wellington car rentals | Choose from multiple car models

Juvy **********

2025-07-03 11:32:26

Fantastic 5.0

The place is highly recommended, very accessible and has a great view from the room

Travelodge Hotel Wellington

Roann ********

2025-06-30 23:01:47

Fantastic 5.0

The hotel is superb, conveniently located near attractions and shops. The room is spotless, and the reception staff are very welcoming.

Oaks Wellington Hotel

JIA ***************

2025-12-07 11:43:16

Fantastic 5.0

highly recommend tour! very insightful and great behind the scenes into the film productions. enjoyed it thoroughly even though I didn’t watch the major productions like LOTR.

Weta Workshop Tours

Virginie ******

2025-07-21 04:58:32

Fantastic 5.0

Great experience! After the tour, I stayed two more hours visiting the museum. It's an incredible place with so much information. If you come to Wellington, it has to be on your list.

Te Papa Museum in Wellington

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2025-10-13 18:15:18

Fantastic 5.0

This was an amazing experience, a small tour of eight people and a great guide and driver. The visit of all the locations for the shootings of the Lord of the Rings movies was fantastic, close and personal. The Weta workshop is a wonderful place, full of mysteries and amazing things to see (an touch!), with a nice staff. The lunch experience, a buffet at the Aston Norwood café in a pretty venue was the cherry on the top of the cake. I completely recommend this tour with WTG!

Lord Of The Rings with Lunch Full Day tour

Violet *******

2025-10-07 01:11:00

Fantastic 5.0

Michael who is our guide for the day delivered great service, great knowledge of Wellington, enterained us throughout the trip and the tour was with great ease. Hightly recommended the tour when you visit Welilngton.

From Cave to Coast Wellington Highlights Tour

Local weather

℉℃

DEC - FEB
21°13°
MAR - MAY
20°10°
JUN - AUG
13°7°
SEP - NOV
17°9°

General info

Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1MYR = 0.42NZD
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
18 hours
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