Wellington, New Zealand City Information

Called the world’s ‘coolest little capital’ Wellington is known for its vibrant arts scene, world class café and restaurant culture, and active outdoor lifestyle.

Set around an attractive waterfront, you’ll be hard pressed to find a city in the world that’s easier to get around. Wellington enjoys more cafes, bars and restaurants than New York City, and its coffee and craft beer producers are internationally recognized. A creative, cosmopolitan city, Wellington combines the sophistication of a capital with the warmth and personality of a village.

 

 You’ll find it easy to get around Wellington. The downtown area is compact so restaurants, cafes, hotels, attractions and transport are all within walking distance. Public transport systems are good and you can enjoy an exciting nightlife, relaxed cafe culture, access to the freshest foods of all types, quality boutique shopping and the city’s acclaimed arts scene. You can explore central Wellington from afar using the Downtown Wellington Map.
Wellingtonians are proud of their café culture and nightlife. A constant stream of festivals means there are over 2,500 live performances here every year, and the city hosts around 40 festivals annually, including the bi-annual Festival of the Arts, rated as one of the world’s top six arts festivals.
Victoria University has four campuses, three of which are within a 20-minute walk of each other in the city centre; Kelburn, Te Aro and Pipitea. Karori is a 10-minute drive from the city centre. You can check out the campuses by doing a walking tour on YouTube.

They say you can’t beat the weather in Wellington on a good day, and we reckon that’s true. Wellington enjoys around 2000 hours of sunshine a year, which is about 30% more than London, a bit more than Auckland, and just a little less than Melbourne. This link to New Zealand weather will give you a good idea as to how to dress for the season.

More information on Wellington, New Zealand can be found at WellingtonNZ.com.