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Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
TSB Bank Arena
Located on Wellington’s picturesque waterfront, this multipurpose venue hosts many events, including concerts, trade shows, art exhibitions and more.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.
Wellington Vacations
Wellington is the beautiful and bustling capital of New Zealand, a seaside city ringed by mountains at the tip of the North Island. Known for its film industry, national treasures, and captivatingly rugged landscapes, Wellington is a sophisticated city with a small town feel and so many subtle layers you won't want to miss. A tour de force when it comes to food and fun, it's a good idea to consider rental cars in Wellington, especially since it's sometimes called the world's windiest city.
Major Attractions
Wellington packages offer a chance to see some of the country's finest attractions, such as Te Papa, the national museum of New Zealand, as well as the local Museum of Wellington City & Sea. The Wellington Cable Car provides fantastic views of the landscape, while Zealandia grants the chance to see rare New Zealand animals, and the Staglands Wildlife Reserve is a hidden hot spot for fauna as well. For those looking for a lovely and relaxing stroll, the Wellington Botanical Garden is the ideal spot.
Recurring Festivals and Events
The simply-named New Zealand Festival held yearly in Wellington is the country's longest-running and largest multi-arts festival. Catch it in February or March, and late March also brings the nearby Wairarapa Balloon Festival, where the skies are filled with these international beauties. CubaDupa celebrates the city's bohemian side, and wild flower children flock from all over for this festival of colors, which is also in March. Foodies should consider Wellington vacations in August in order to catch the creative and competitive Wellington on a Plate culinary festival and the complementary Beervana, a nirvana for craft brew aficionados. Fashion-forward art enthusiasts shouldn't miss autumn's World of WearableArt Awards Show, and internationally-renowned fusion of art and fashion.
In reality, Wellington is full of spirited people and events year-round. Search Travelocity for Wellington package deals and hotels in Wellington to get in on the fun, and browse over 400 airline and 510,000 hotels worldwide!
Tours and Activities in Wellington
Travel experiences can completely change our outlook on life. So if you feel you've been running around a hamster wheel lately, get ready to dive into some eye-opening new adventures.
You'll never get bored in Wellington. If you're having problems settling on one thing, here are a few suggestions:
Where to stay in Wellington: Best areas for travelers
- Te Aro: This is a fantastic place for sightseeing, with well-known attractions like Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand) and Courtenay Place located here. When you've checked them off your list, get some shut-eye at the Distinction Wellington Century City Hotel, the C Hotel or the Q Hotel.
- Wellington CBD: There are loads of great reasons to go for this area, including convenient access to popular attractions like Te Papa (Museum of New Zealand). Find a comfortable room at the West Plaza Hotel, the Mercure Wellington Central City Hotel and Apartments or the Trinity Hotel Wellington and visit whenever suits your schedule.
- Lower Hutt: If you need to spend time in nature to feel good, make your way to Matiu - Somes Island and Rimutaka Forest Park. Soak up the serenity by day, and by night, get comfortable at the Quality Inn Angus. The Motel 22 and the Fernhill Motor Lodge are two more options to consider in this neighborhood.
- Petone: There are loads of things to do and places to stay in this neighborhood. A few convenient places to look up are the B-K's Esplanade Motor Lodge, the Foreshore Motor Lodge and the Settlers Motor Lodge. Be sure to capture photos of Truby King House & Garden while you're here — it's one of the area's big attractions.
- Oriental Bay: Spend your vacation in this interesting neighborhood and you'll have your pick of hotels, such as the Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay, the Ohtel and the Bay Plaza Hotel. If you're on the lookout for something to keep you busy while you're here, make sure you check out Embassy Theatre.
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