New Zealand's windy capital — blue harbour and green hills, the Te Papa museum, and the gateway to Hobbiton.
Wellington is New Zealand's capital and cultural heart — one of the world's windiest capitals, but also the country's most coffee shops per capita and most vibrant arts scene. Weta Workshop, home of the Hobbit films, is based here, and Te Papa museum holds the nation's story.
1.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
December–February — warm summer 20–25 °C; March–May sunny autumn with fewer crowds
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
- 🧝 Weta Workshop — Tolkien's World
- 🚡 Wellington Cable Car & Botanic Garden
- 🌊 Wellington Harbour & Oriental Bay
- ☕ Coffee Culture & Cuba Street
- 🦅 Zealandia — Wildlife Sanctuary
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