Travel to Wellington

The country’s capital and second largest city features beautiful sandy beaches and is situated on the south coast of New Zealand’s North Island. The city is not that large and busy like Auckland, yet Wellington has seen a revival in recent years and enjoys a stunning hilly location inside a huge natural harbour. Travellers to Wellington have a wide range of attractions to choose from including historic Victorian buildings, scenic harbour views and a vibrant city centre boasting shops, restaurants and brilliant hotels. More on Wellington tourist attractions.

Wellington hotels

The second largest city in New Zealand offers hotel accommodation suitable for all budgets and tastes. Hotels in Wellington are to be found all throughout the city and numerous of Wellington hotels may be found in the city centre.

To receive discounts on actual hotel rates in Wellington it is recommendable to make a reservation for in advance on-line. There are plenty of hotels operating on-line reservation services and it takes a few mouse clicks to secure your hotel room in Wellington.

Highlights

• Take a turn around the recently renovated city centre, boasting many of the city’s most impressive landmarks.
• The commercial district is several blocks east in the Lambton Quay area, and it is here that you find many of the curious government buildings.
• Picnic at the top of Mount Victoria, one of Wellington’s most famous natural attractions.
• The newest attraction is the highly recommended Te Papa museum, which includes insightful displays of Maori culture.
• Do some stargazing at Carter Observatory, one of Wellington’s most popular tourist attractions.
• Ride the Swiss-built Kelburn Cable Car to the Kelburn Main Terminal for spectacular vistas of the city and its harbour.

Day trips by hire car

It is certainly worthwhile to hire a car in Wellington. Hiring a private car is an inexpensive and efficient way to travel the city and surrounding areas. Because of Wellington’s stunning location there are some opportunities to make great trips by a rented car. Click here for .

Wellington sits at the convergence of State Highways 1 and 2, which join to become the Wellington Urban Motorway. Wellington’s waterfront lies just to the north and east of the city centre, stretching from Oriental Parade in the east to Queen’s Wharf in the north and make excellent day trips by hire car. It includes cycling and walking trails as well.

Wellington International Airport is one of the most important airports in New Zealand and several of the well known car hire companies are represented. In the city of Wellington several car rental companies have depots. For better deals it is best to secure your hire vehicle in advance on-line.