Not sure where to go for your Round the World trip? We have put together comprehensive guides to our most popular destinations including information on specific areas, tips on how to get around, sightseeing options and even climate and weather details. Be inspired by fellow travellers stories in our Travel Journals section, or for more information on a particular destination, please contact our Round the World Experts on 0870 499 0120.
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Areas of Wellington
Lambton Quarter: There is concentrated shopping and indulgence in this quarter. Mix with corporate Wellington at any time of the day, as they swap offices for cafes and seriously good coffee at Pravda, Emporio or Arabica.
Cuba Quarter: Funky and innovative shopping sheer. Nowhere captures the creative spirit of New Zealand's arts capital like the eclectic character of Cuba. Artists, musicians, street performers and locals gravitate to the constant buzz of grungy cafes and secluded bars like Havana and Good Luck.
Courtenay Quarter: At its best after dark, lose yourself amidst the action along rows of restaurants, bars, cafes, cinema and theatre. Discover innovative dining options at Chow, The Tasting Room and Hummingbird.
Willis Quarter: The destination for intellectual and lifestyle shopping.
Getting there and around
Wellington International Airport is only a 10 minute drive from the city centre. It is a busy airport with regular trans-Tasman flights.
Good public transport system: Getting around the city is easy because it is so compact. There is a public transport system - Metlink, with regular buses, ferries and trains throughout the city and outer regions.
Sightseeing Ideas
Seal Coast Safari: A Seal Coast Safari is an adventure of discovery. Drive for 20 kilometres along the beach, over rocks, around the bays and headlands in a 4WD truck.
Cable Car: Wellington's cable car gives access from city up the hill to harbour views, botanical gardens, observatory, cable car museum, restaurant and downhill walks via historic Thorndon back to city and waterfront.
Te Papa: The Museum tells the great stories of NZ's past, present and future. Over twenty galleries house imaginative exhibitions and interactive experiences that explore our unique natural environment, the triumphs and tragedies of colonial history, the warmth and vitality of the Maori.
Top tips
Wellington Harbour: It's impossible to come to Wellington and ignore the lure of the water. Wellington Harbour and its reliable winds offer excellent sailing experiences. Another option is to take the ferry to Somes Island, which has long held spiritual significance to Maori.