Wellington
Wellington is located at the bottom of the North Island and it’s made up of rolling hills (so many beautiful hikes to do here!) a harbour, plenty of beaches and a rugged south coast.
Wellington City is the capital of New Zealand and is a hustle and bustle, with plenty to do! There are great museums, great cafes serving delicious food and coffee and a picturesque waterfront filled with food trucks, art installations and crocodile bikes (I'll explain more in the waterfront blog!). Despite it being a city, it's quite compact and easy to explore.
Step outside the CBD and the region opens right up - the south coast is exposed and dramatic, while the harbour side has quieter beaches, bays and walking tracks. Native birdlife is everywhere - we have seen so many lorikeets, tui, wood pigeon and even kaka.
The region also has some beautiful architecture, especially on the older buildings and churches and there always seems to be something to photograph in this beautiful city. I'm not a huge city fan but I love how many photo ops there are here!
After spending almost 3 years exploring the South Island, we're FINALLY exploring the North Island and can't wait to show you all the best spots! The blogs saying coming soon will be up and ready for reading very soon - thank you for your patience!
Wellington City is the capital of New Zealand and is a hustle and bustle, with plenty to do! There are great museums, great cafes serving delicious food and coffee and a picturesque waterfront filled with food trucks, art installations and crocodile bikes (I'll explain more in the waterfront blog!). Despite it being a city, it's quite compact and easy to explore.
Step outside the CBD and the region opens right up - the south coast is exposed and dramatic, while the harbour side has quieter beaches, bays and walking tracks. Native birdlife is everywhere - we have seen so many lorikeets, tui, wood pigeon and even kaka.
The region also has some beautiful architecture, especially on the older buildings and churches and there always seems to be something to photograph in this beautiful city. I'm not a huge city fan but I love how many photo ops there are here!
After spending almost 3 years exploring the South Island, we're FINALLY exploring the North Island and can't wait to show you all the best spots! The blogs saying coming soon will be up and ready for reading very soon - thank you for your patience!
DRIVING WELLINGTON'S SOUTH COAST: BEACHES, JETTYS & CAFES
This drive is all about slowing down and taking it in and there are plenty of reasons to pull over along the way (mostly the views!).
Blog coming soon! 
YOUR GUIDE TO EXPLORING THE WELLINGTON REGION (2026 GUIDE)
From the Kapiti Coast to the Putarangi Pinnacles and everything in between - this is your guide to exploring the Wellington region.
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30 THINGS TO DO IN WELLINGTON WITH KIDS
Wellington is one of our favourite regions to explore with kids. Here are 30 family friendly things to do both indoors & outdoors.
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TE PAPA MUSEUM
This is one of NZ's most interactive museums. There is so many displays to learn about our country & history - you'll never get bored! Blog coming soon! 
20 THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN WELLINGTON CITY
We’ve rounded up our favourite spots including beaches, cafes, walks and attractions that make Wellington the amazing city it is.
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LIONS & TIGERS & BEARS, OH MY: WELLINGTON ZOO
From snow leopards to giraffes, Wellington Zoo is full of amazing animals to get up close to and even encounter!
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EXPLORING WELLINGTON'S WATERFRONT
Welly's waterfront is a hustle and bustle with great food and plenty of things to see and do, as well as many quiet spots to enjoy the views. Blog coming soon! 
MT KAUKAU SUMMIT LOOKOUT
The summit of Mt Kaukau gives you panoramic views across Wellington & beyond. Choose one of many tracks to get there. Blog coming soon! 
WELLINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS
Explore winding trails through lush native bush, past colourful flowers and towering trees. The gardens are a peaceful escape from the city. Blog coming soon! |
EXPLORING THE AMAZING ARCHITECTURE OF THE NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
You come for the Beehive photo and you stay for the architecture! These are some of Wellington's most beautiful buildings.
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WALKING THE SWINGBRIDGE TRACK IN KAITOKE REGIONAL PARK
This 2 km track takes you over a swing bridge across the Hutt River and winds through towering native forest and giant podocarps. Blog coming soon! |
5 LOOKOUTS WORTH VISITING IN WELLINGTON
Wellington has a great mix of coastal and bush lookout views and these 5 should be added to your Wellington itinerary. Blog coming soon! |
8 WELLINGTON HIKING TRACKS YOU CAN’T MISS
Windy Welly is full of hikes up hills, along coastlines and through vibrant green NZ bush. Here are 8 epic tracks you can't miss!
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A PHOTOGRAPHER’S GUIDE TO WELLINGTON
Wellington is full of so many photo ops for photographers. There is vibrant street art, historic buildings and plenty of wildlife. Blog coming soon! |
7 SPOTS TO SEE WILDLIFE IN WELLINGTON
Here are 7 places where you can see wildlife in Wellington, from sanctuaries surrounded by NZ bush to seals lazing along the coastline. Blog coming soon! |
A 3 hour return walk along the rugged south west coast of Wellington where you can see the famous red rocks and NZ fur seals. |
WHERE TO FIND LORD OF THE RINGS FILMING LOCATIONS IN WELLINGTON
These filming locations are scattered across the region and are pretty easy to visit. If you're a LOTR fan then these are the spots for you!
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STEP INTO THE PAST AT WELLINGTON MUSEUM
This museum brings the city’s stories to life in a way that’s engaging, interactive and easy to understand.
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