Suggested Itineraries - Wellington Highlights
If you have very limited time in Wellington, here are some of the must-sees and must-dos you can achieve in a day or two.
Day 1
- You can’t say you’ve been to Wellington unless you’ve visited Te Papa. With a bold and innovative approach, it’s certainly more than a museum!
- Wellingtonians love their coffee and have a fabulous café culture. The city is littered with many boutique cafés serving up great coffee. Partake in Wellington’s café culture for lunch today. Nikau Café Gallery is great if you wish to check out the nearby City Gallery.
- Take a short drive to the top of Mt Victoria for a panoramic view of this gorgeous city.
- Wellington also offers great shopping, from famous New Zealand designers like Karen Walker and Zambesi, to successful local designers like Mandatory, Starfish, Andrea Moore and Voon.
- Whilst shopping in the Lambton quarter, be sure to ride the Wellington Cable Car. Take the cable car to the very end and you will be rewarded with a stunning view of Wellington city.
- For dinner, choose from the many quality restaurants in the Courtenay and Cuba quarters such as Logan Brown, Matterhorn, Floriditas and Olive Cafe.
- After dinner, check out Wellington’s vibrant nightlife in the surrounding bars and clubs.
- Wellington also boasts a full calendar of events – be sure to catch check what’s on when you’re in town.
Day 2
- If there is something you are particularly interested in e.g. Maori culture, arts, food and wine, shopping, mountain biking, etc, chances are there is a Wellington tour operator who can create an experience for you.
* Try Zest Food Tours for a gastronomic experience, Wild About Wellington for beer and shopping, Wellington Rover Tours for adventure or golf, Flat Earth NZ Experience for arts and culture, or Blue Mountains Harley Motorcycle Tours for a trip on the macho Harley.
- Also be sure to check out the Karori Sanctuary. The Sanctuary by Night Tour is especially popular with those wanting to kiwi spot.
Other things to check out include:
- Parliament Tours which run on the hour, every hour, free of charge.
- A stroll along Wellington’s stunning waterfront.
- A drive along Wellington’s South Coast to spot New Zealand fur seals.
- Museum of Wellington, if you are particularly interested in Wellington’s history which has strong associations with the sea.
