About
Wellington
A Wellington holiday package offers an abundance of rich culture, astounding scenery and a wide variety of activities unrivalled by most cities across the globe. A realm of theatre, fine art and entertainment are minutes from your Wellington hotel room just waiting to be discovered.
Wellington tours and day trips are now becoming increasingly popular with tourists looking to explore the Kiwi capital. They are the perfect way to relax and enjoy the sights on offer across this beautiful coastal city. With so much to see and do in New Zealand’s capital of culture a tour around the famous city is definitely an option which should be considered when planning your perfect holiday to the Oceanic continent. As one of the last ever countries to be inhabited by humans, New Zealand remains a largely unspoilt and well-preserved land. Visitors today are attracted by the country’s stunning landscape, which is punctuated by wild rivers, vast mountains and picturesque beaches. A country of natural beauty, New Zealand is a truly spectacular place to visit. Known by locals as ‘The Windy City’, who acknowledge the city’s poor weather climate, Wellington makes up for what it lacks in sunshine by exceeding in almost every other area a holiday maker might consider when picking an ideal travel destination. The city offers spectacular views, fine culture and a unique insight into life in another continent on the other side of the planet.
Wellington’s popularity looks only set to increase this year. Wellingtonians live by the motto ‘Supreme by position’, a motto which is easier to understand once you have visited their wonderful hillside surrounded capital city and its magnificent location. The Kiwi capital is situated on the south-western tip of the country's North Island, home to a population of 389,700 residents it is the third most populous area of New Zealand. Despite such a small number of residents, ‘Welly’ is looking to become a more famous name across the globe and is certainly doing all it can to achieve this through urban development projects. Wellington is packed to the brim with fine restaurants, bars and shops to keep you entertained throughout your visit. An energetic and lively city, Wellington also offers an array of cultural activities from dance, theatre and cinema. The city’s heavenly surroundings and vibrant atmosphere adds to its draw and allure as one of the most up-and-coming popular tourist destinations in the world. The views on offer in Wellington are also sublime, with many vantage points available from the surrounding mountains and hillsides. The best views are available from Mount Victoria where a 360-degree city panoramic can be enjoyed. Wellington Harbour is another popular destination, sensationally overlooked by the central city suburbs. If you are looking for entertainment and excitement, Wellington has lots to offer. The iconic Wellington Cable Car runs a regular service between Lambton Quay and Kelburn and is extremely popular with tourists wanting to see the famous city from great heights. The city’s main two museums are the national museum Te Papa and the City and Sea Museum, which are both well worth a visit. To escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre many tourists head to the Oriental Parade, one of New Zealand’s newest, innovative man-made beaches. While others head to the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary to catch a glimpse of some rare New Zealand wildlife. The New Zealand tourist board do suggest visiting over the summer months which stretch from September all the way to April, when average temperatures reach up to 30 degrees C. However, this pacific paradise is attractive all year round and equally as impressive over the winter months. Those who venture to Wellington over the winter will also benefit from having to contend with fewer tourists who tend to flock to New Zealand throughout the summer. The world has become more intrigued and fascinated by New Zealand in recent years as backpackers and tourists look to see what this far flung continent truly has to offer. The lively city centre and rural New Zealand countryside offers the perfect blend of noise and quiet and all you could want from a short break.