Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city, enjoys a picturesque harbour setting with a panoramic hilly backdrop and a sophisticated café culture. Situated on the Miramar Peninsula at the southwest tip of the North Island, this vibrant city looks across Cook Strait to the South Island, only 20 miles away. Named after the first Duke of Wellington, of Waterloo fame, New Zealand's capital is also known as the 'Windy City' and that's no exaggeration: the wind here can sometimes knock you off your feet!
The 350,000 inhabitants of Wellington live perched up in the hills around the downtown area and have to climb innumerable flights of steps to get home. You can follow the dozens of little alleys and stairways winding up the hillside to their quaint gabled cottages and wooden colonial houses.
Stay at one of Kuoni’s lovely Wellington hotels.
Wellington holiday highlights
• Visit the innovative Te Papa – New Zealand’s national museum celebrating the country’s geology and Maori history.
• Take a cable car ride up into the Wellington Botanic Garden for excellent views over the city and harbour.
• Discover Wellington’s vibrant food scene with a ‘food tour’ – visit gourmet food stores, sample freshly roasted coffee, fresh produce and local wines, taste edible plants or meet a food writer.
New Zealand Tailor Made Holidays
Don’t forget that with Kuoni you can create your own dream New Zealand holiday by customising your trip, choosing different combinations of nights, hotels and resorts.
• Request a copy of our superb Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific brochure.
• Call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 who will be happy to talk you through your requirements and provide a personalised quotation.
• Request a quote online.
New Zealand Facts
Find out more about the history and culture of this wonderful country by visiting our information and facts page.