Wellington Travel Guide

Travel guide to Wellington, New Zealand with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Wellington sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.

Wellington Overview

Located at the foot of North Island and situated between a beautiful harbour and green rolling hills Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, is home to some 400,000 people, although at the weekend that number rises significantly with an influx of people wanting to enjoy the very best social life that New Zealand has to offer.

Culturally Wellington stands out in New Zealand as the place to go to find so much in one place. The sheer breadth of talent to be found here is simply astounding and no matter what your interest you are sure to find something to please.

It is also a mecca for shoppers, providing as it does a wonderful mix of designer appeal and down to earth practicality, where a shoppers needs are perfectly catered for, including a good number of eateries and café bars to chat for a while.

For a real change of pace don't miss Oriental Bay, a chilled out beach location only 10 minutes from the city centre.

Home to the All Blacks rugby team, Wellington is a very sporting city, offering a diversity of rugby and cricket tournaments throughout the year depending on the season.

Top Wellington Attractions

Wellington is New Zealands entertainment capital - home to the very best mix of restaurants, bars, clubs and theatres in the country. Both the Royal New Zealand ballet and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra are also based here and live performers can be found throughout the year offering a diverse range of shows.

Alternatively why not take a trip to Oriental Bay. Only a short walk from the vibrant city centre is this delightful beach location where visitors and locals alike take some time out from the hustle and bustle of city life to relax and unwind.

Shopping in Wellington

As the capital city Wellington is expected to deliver the very best in shopping experiences, and it does not disappoint. From the ultra cool fashion design houses and niche market retailers through to sell-everything department stores Wellington has it all.

Wellington Sporting Events

New Zealands rugby team, the All Blacks, are one of the finest teams in the world, and have been a global force for many years. Their home is Wellington so if you get the opportunity pay them a visit and watch the most awesome display of rugby you are likely to see. Beginning with the Haka, an ancient Maori custom designed to intimidate the opponents through to the game itself - a display of technique and physical presence unrivalled in world rugby.