Greater Wellington Travel Guide

New Zealand

Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a marina, night scenes and a bay or harbor
Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a marina, night scenes and a bay or harbor
Botanic Gardens which includes a park and hiking or walking
Frank Kitts Park showing a bay or harbor as well as a small group of people
Wellington showing street scenes

Popular cities in Greater Wellington

Mount Victoria Lookout featuring a bay or harbour, a city and mountains
Wellington
Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports
Referred to as the “coolest little capital in the world”, the capital city of New Zealand is rich in arts and culture, as well as a thriving movie scene.

Reasons to visit

  • Cuba Street Mall
  • Te Papa
  • Wellington Central Business District
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#TroveOn The museum has a very good collection of vintage cars. Takes one back into the by-gone era.
Paraparaumu
Known for Friendly people, Beaches and Sea
Trip time! Discover the beaches, island views and golf in Paraparaumu.

Reasons to visit

  • Southward Car Museum
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An alternative to the Marlborough or Otago wines from the South Island, Martinborough is a new boutique wine growing region in the North Island near Wellington in the Wairarapa
Martinborough
Known for Wineries, Relaxing and Gardens
Escape to upscale Martinborough! Enjoy its wineries, gardens and spas.
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Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt
Known for Cafes, Ports and Museums
Explore Lower Hutt: its cafes, museums, adventures and more!
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#TroveOn A panoramic view of the Kapiti coast
Porirua
Known for Business, Libraries and Ruins
Trip time! Discover the library, ruins and island views in Porirua.
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Otaki
Otaki
Known for Budget, Gardens and Small town
Quaint Otaki awaits: its churches, adventures, beaches and more!
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