Wellington's central location at the bottom of the North Island, perched on the edge of a spectacular harbor, encircled by green, towering hills. The Capital city enjoys a temperate coastal climate with notably mild and sunny winters. Home to just 157,000 in central Wellington, with 337,000 making up the wider Wellington region.The distance from Auckland - 350 km,9 hours by drive, 1 hour by flight.

Extending just two kilometers in diameter, Wellington is a truly 'walking city'. Here you'll find a unique blend of national treasures, arts and culture, gastronomic delights, shopping sensations and scenic beauty, making Wellington the ultimate urban destination in New Zealand.

Wellington is renowned for its cafe culture - coffee is one thing Wellingtonians take very seriously! With several local roasting companies, and more than 300 cafes and restaurants, choosing can also be a serious business.

With over 50 other museums and galleries including the stunning and contemporary City Gallery, three professional theatres and headquarters for the Royal New Zealand Ballet and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Wellington can truly lay claim to the title Arts and Cultural Capital. Every two years, the city plays host to the New Zealand Festival. This month-long arts Festival is a smorgasbord of theatre, music, dance, comedy and opera and fringe, attracting thousands of visitors to the city.

Wellington's stunning scenery makes exploring outdoors a real highlight. From visiting seal colonies in the wild, to soaring through the air on the world's first Fly By Wire ride, the Capital offers many unique and exciting adventure activities. And they often mean fun for the whole family. In fact the Capital is packed with family friendly activities like Te Papa, Wellington Zoo and the famous flaming red Cable Car.