Central Wellington

One of the most compact cities in the world, Wellington is a bustling urban paradise surrounded by a glistening harbour and rolling green hills. Small in size, but bursting with attractions, this is one city you definitely do not want to miss!

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Central Wellington

Accommodation

Central Wellington accommodation is a smorgasbord of international hotels, tidy backpacker hostels and self-contained apartments.

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Central Wellington

Activities

Browse through the diverse range of activities on offer in this vibrant city. There are many to choose from, find your favourite!   

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What to do in Central Wellington

  • Dine out at one of Wellington's top notch eateries
  • Visit New Zealand's national museum - Te Papa Tongarewa
  • Take a trip up the Kapiti Coast and visit beautiful Kapiti Island
  • Amble the entertaining Wellington Writers' Walk
  • Spend up large in the city's designer shops
  • Enjoy a concert, exhibition or show in NZ's 'events capital'
  • Spot a kiwi at the wonderful ZEALANDIA
  • Take the cable car to Wellington Botanic Gardens
  • Kayak, pedal, snorkel or surf amongst the surrounding bays
  • Take a free tour of Parliament in New Zealand's political centre

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How do you get to Central Wellington?

  • Travel by Plane
    • Wellington International Airport welcomes daily flights from around New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. A 15 minute drive from central Wellington, Wellington Airport can be reached within an hour's flight from anywhere in New Zealand.
  • Travel by Train
    • Wellington Railway Station is not only the centre of the comprehensive Wellington rail service, but also the departure point for The Overlander train journey which travels the North Island all the way to Auckland.
  • Travel by Bus
    • Most national bus networks and backpacker buses pick up and drop off passengers in Wellington. Wellington is serviced by a comprehensive public bus network, Metlink, which operates bus services throughout Wellington and the greater Wellington region.
  • Rent a Vehicle
    • Wellington Airport houses 5 rental car agencies. Rental cars and motorhomes can also be hired from the Wellington ferry terminal. Many car rental and motorhome hire companies will charge you extra for picking up/dropping off vehicles in Wellington.