Wellington Travel Guide
New Zealand
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital, with a population of 381,900, on the southern end of the North Island. It is a compact harbour city with a temperate maritime climate and generally changeable weather.
Most visitors arrive at Wellington International Airport (WLG), the city’s listed airport. Hataitai Beach is the closest named beach at 2.9 kilometres, while other nearby coastal options include South Beach at 23.4 kilometres, Plimmerton Beach at 23.7 kilometres and Ocean Beach at 26.4 kilometres.
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Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Wellington
Jan
19°9Feb
20°9Mar
18°9Apr
17°10May
15°11Jun
13°13Jul
12°12Aug
12°13Sep
14°13Oct
15°14Nov
17°11Dec
18°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Wellington
Hataitai Beach
2.9 km away
South Beach
23.4 km away
Plimmerton Beach
23.7 km away
Ocean Beach
26.4 km away
Brendan Beach
30.4 km away
Whāngaimoana Beach
35.7 km away
Whareroa Beach
37.9 km away
Things to do in Wellington
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
roman catholic place of worship
1.1 km
Old St Paul's
christian place of worship
1.2 km
Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
christian place of worship
1.1 km
City Gallery Wellington
art gallery
0.2 km
Premier House
monument
1.1 km
Embassy Theatre
movie theater
1.1 km
1.8 km
Nairn Street Cottage
history museum
1.5 km
Getting there
Wellington International Airport · 5.6 km
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