Of course you also don’t want to find yourself abroad without the usual essentials! While you don’t want to overdo it and pack too much, there’s some important things that should get in your bags!

Remember to do some reading about the climate in Wellington and pack accordingly. Check with the regulations with your airline about how much luggage you can take without incurring extra fees. This will vary by airline!

Refer to the”standard size” carry-on and maximize your overhead space!

• Pack like you would a 2-week trip to this destination, then add in the professional outfit or two, and other essentials. 
• Your laptop and flash drives in case you ever need to get some work done remotely!
• Cell phone — though you could also opt to buy one in country.
• A daypack or large purse for day-to-day use
• A camera (or smartphone)
• A journal or notebook
• A converter / adaptor for New Zealand (very easy to purchase on-site)
• Good pair of walking shoes for those weekend adventures! (very important!)
• Books/small comfort items
• Medication/Doctors notes in CARRY-ON. You don’t want your luggage to get mixed up at the airport and miss something important!

Quick tip: With toiletries and beauty products, pack travel-sized versions as you would for any other short trip. Then, plan on buying shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. once you’re in country. This way, you can save your space for other stuff!

 

The Wellington region offers a mild, temperate marine climate, with plenty of wind. Pack clothing accordingly.

Winter in Wellington is quite short and never extreme! A light rain-jacket/windbreaker is a great idea! Especially one that packs down easy.

The temperature in Wellington will rarely rise above 25°C (77°F), or drop below 6°C (43°F).

Temperature Ranges:

• Summer (Dec – Feb): Daytime 19°C – 21°C
• Autumn (Mar – May): Daytime 14°C – 19°C
• Winter (Jun – Aug): Daytime 6°C – 12°C
• Spring (Sep – Nov): Daytime 14°C– 17°C