Why go
- Capital city of New Zealand.
- Served by Wellington International Airport (WLG).
History
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.
Restaurants & places to go
Restaurant · restaurant · loganbrown.co.nz
Pizza, Fast Food · Authentic New York Pizza Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 28 Grey Street · sals.co.nz
Sushi, Restaurant · Shop 6 Countdown Supermarket Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · 3 John Street · stpierres.co.nz
Asian, Restaurant · Asian Restaurant Opening hours: Tu-Fr 17:30-21:30; Sa 17:00-22:00 · 232 Oriental Parade, Wellington, 6011 · pomelo.co.nz
Italian, Cafe · Bongusto cafe & pasta workshop Fresh & healthy Italian food in Miramar, hand made products proudly made by Roberto Giorgioni. Opening hours:… · bongusto.co.nz
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese Restaurant and Takeaway Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Su,PH off Features: vegetarian options, step-free… · m.facebook.com
Indian, Fast Food · Indian Takeaways Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:30-21:00 · 67 Ottawa Road, 6035 · tandoorinights.co.nz
Bakery, Soup, Cafe · Coffee Matcha Vegan Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 06:00-12:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access ·… · creamyandcrunchy.nz
Coffee Shop, Chocolate, Dessert, Cafe · Iced coffee, matcha, and trendy merchandise are all on offer at this creative city café. Opening hours: Mo,Su off;… · eviltwins.co.nz
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Kiwi Bubble Tea Specialists Opening hours: Su-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 67A Manners Street, 6011 · yogostglobal.com
Food Court · Underground food court Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options, step-free access · 1… · willislane.nz
Cafe · Cafe, Restaurant Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 · 326 Evans Bay Parade · gretapointcafe.co.nz
Waffle, Fast Food · The cutest little waffle shop in the coolest little capital city Opening hours: Mo-Th 13:00-22:00; Fr 13:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su…
Fast Food · Authentic Indian Takeaway Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-20:30 · 102D Wadestown Road · delhicious.co.nz
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · 45 Dixon Street · babaili.co.nz
Bagel, Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:30-16:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 39 Murphy Street, Wellington, 6001 · whollybagels.co.nz
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 29 Victoria Street, Lower Hutt, 5012 · mcdonalds.co.nz
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 173 Jackson Street, 5012 · zambrero.co.nz
Chicken, Portuguese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 120 Courtenay Place · nandos.co.nz
Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 07:30-15:00 · 90 Abel Smith St, 6011 · goodgriefbaking.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:30-14:30,17:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 100 Tory Street, Wellington, 6011 · khaosoi.nz
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su,PH off Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access, air… · facebook.com
Fried Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30, 16:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-21:00; Su 16:30-21:00 · 120 Victoria Street, 6011 · soulshackhotchicken.co.nz
Noodle, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · noodlecanteen.co.nz
Asian Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:30, 17:00-21:30+ Features: vegan options, step-free access · aroy.co.nz
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 88 Tory Street, Wellington, 6011 · lebelair.nz
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Su 10:00-22:00; We-Th,Sa 10:00-23:00; Fr 10:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, step-free… · kebabcentral.co.nz
Bakery, Pastry, Donut, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-15:00 Features: outdoor seating · 104 Lambton Quay, Wellington, 6011 · belenplantbakery.com
Craft Beer, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00 · 3 Queens Wharf Queens Wharf, Wellington, 6011 · bin44.co.nz
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 7 Queens Wharf · dockside.co.nz
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Sa 17:30-00:00 · 42 Wallace Street, 6021 · hiakai.co.nz
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 16:00+; We-Fr 12:00+; Sa-Su 11:30+ Features: vegan options, halal, step-free access · 195 Cuba Street · kisarestaurant.co.nz
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,17:30-23:00; Sa 12:00-14:30,17:30-23:00 · 142 Willis Street, Wellington · miyabisushi.co.nz
Irish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · 612 Marine Drive, Lower Hutt, 5013 · omalleysbar.co.nz
Mediterranean, Turkish, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00 · 216 The Parade, 6023 · mosaicvenues.com
International, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa 08:00-14:00; Su 09:00-14:00 · cafepolo.co.nz
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-14:30,17:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · 145 Willis Street, Wellington, 6011 · facebook.com
Southern US, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 5 Courtenay Place · sweetmotherskitchen.co.nz
Ramen, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:30-21:00 Features: step-free access · 109 Johnsonville Road · theramenshop.co.nz
Parisian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 07:00-16:00; Tu-Su 07:00+ · 1 Taranaki Street, Wellington, 6011 · chouchou.co.nz
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Opening hours: We 12:00-21:45, Th 12:00-22:30, Fr 12:00-22:15, Sa 12:00-21:45 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free… · motherofcoffee.co.nz
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 100 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Kelburn Parade, Wellington, 6011 · subway.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Su 08:00-15:00; Tu-Fr 07:00-15:00 · 75 Taranaki Street, 6011 · augusteatery.co.nz
Barbecue, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-14:30 Features: vegan options · blackandorangebarbecue.com
352 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG) 4 km to the centre
Wellington, WGN, NZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, Christchurch… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 21 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (BEH, Dash 8-300, A320, ATR 72, 737-300, 737-800) · 21 routes: Auckland, Brisbane*, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gisborne*, Hamilton*, Invercargill*, Melbourne, NAPIER*, Nelson*, New Plymouth*, Palmerston North*, Queenstown International*, Rotorua*, Sydney, Taupo*, Tauranga*, Timaru*, Westport*, Whangarei*, Woodbourne*
- Virgin Australia VA (A320, 737-800) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Emirates EK (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 2 routes: Auckland, Christchurch
- Qantas QF (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne, Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Wellington Harbour Ferry
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre · East By West Ferries
Bluebridge Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre
interislander
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
Wellington Interislander Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
Interislander Ferry Check-in
Ferry terminal · 3.7 km from the centre · Interislander
Matiu / Somes Island
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
Wellington - Picton (Interislander)
Ferry route
Queens Wharf – Matiu/Somes Island
Ferry route · East By West
Wellington Harbour Ferry
Ferry route · East by West
Queens Wharf – Days Bay
Ferry route · East By West
The Interislander
Ferry route · KiwiRail
Wellington - Picton (Bluebridge)
Ferry route · Bluebridge
Bluebridge
Ferry route · Strait Shipping
Where to stay
2 Grey Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · ihg.com
60 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · theintrepidhotel.com
11 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · sofitel.accor.com
12 Bolton Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · boltonhotel.co.nz
61-63 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · questapartments.co.nz
Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · br.bluepillow.com
345 The Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6001, New Zealand · movenpick.accor.com
5 O'Reily Avenue, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · villagegroup.nz
123 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · marsdenhotels.co.nz
2/8 Maginnity Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · wellesleyboutiquehotel.co.nz
17 Burgess Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand · bestwesternwellington.co.nz
292 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · hakahouse.com
153 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · all.accor.com
147 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · grandchancellorhotels.com
101 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · parkhotelwellington.co.nz
25 Frederick Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · uhotelgroup.com
28 Cambridge Terrace, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · cambridgehotel.co.nz
110 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · westplaza.co.nz
16 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022, New Zealand · brentwoodhotel.co.nz
Level 4/6 Gilmer Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · travelodge.com.au
25 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · marsdenhotels.co.nz
24 Hawkestone Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · wqhotel.co.nz
154 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · questatrium.co.nz
15 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · trypwellington.co.nz
1 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · hotelwaterloo.co.nz
28 Grey Street, Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · hilton.com
90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · qthotels.com
75 Featherston Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · rydges.com
181 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · bestwestern.com
35 Johnston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6143, New Zealand
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75 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · sojournhotels.co.nz
10 Gilmer Terrace, CBD, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · gilmer.co.nz
142 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand · villagegroup.nz
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wellington International Airport (WLG). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: WLG has direct flights to 21 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Brisbane, Christchurch…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Wellington Harbour Ferry, 1.4 km); routes include Wellington - Picton (Interislander), Queens Wharf – Matiu/Somes Island, Wellington Harbour Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Wellington, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Wellington · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.