Wellington - a capital experience

Wellington is New Zealand's capital housing Parliament and government ministries in an attractive, lively, compact city centre. Wellington is also an arts and culture capital and offers visitors a thriving art scene, night life and fine restaurants by far and away ahead of cities of similar size in the Asia Pacific region.

Wellington's vibrant inner city also offers a great shopping experience. Explore boutique shops amid trendy cafes and restaurants - an idyllic setting for a relaxing retail therapy session. Couple all this with a well-planned network of walking and biking trails passing beautiful wineries and vineyards and you have the recipe for a wonderful family holiday or romantic getaway.

Amazing Wellington Harbour

Wellington hosts a beautiful harbour with a golden sand beach and opportunities for sailing, sea kayaking and even rollerblading and rock-climbing on the harbour's shores.

Wellington's most striking architectural feature is the collection of historical timber houses displayed on the green hills surrounding the harbour - an architectural theme present in other architectural structures, most notably in New Zealand's Old Government Buildings, the largest wooden building in the Southern Hemisphere.

Several scenic walking routes along coastal tracks and through surrounding hills ensure a superb day out by one of the world's most spectacular harbours.

Explore New Zealand's rich cultural heritage

If you're keen to learn more about New Zealand's history and culture, Wellington is home to the museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, a fascinating interactive museum experience for young and old. Exhibits come and go, but at its core the museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of New Zealand's cultural heritage and treasures.