Planning a Trip to Wellington

Wellington is a cool place if the weather's right. No matter what time of year come prepared for four seasons. Check out the City Gallery in Civic Sqaure, it's free, as is Te Papa, the national museum. There's the Fine Art's Gallery near Queen's Warf (donation), sometimes it's worth a visit. Cable Car is very popular with toursists (and no you won't crash). Cuba Street is supposedly vibe-ish. Check out the beaches, Oriental, Lyall Bay, Eastborne. But it's also nice to get out of the city as it's only a short drive in any direction to get a taste of rural scenery, Waikane is nice. Most people only go to Wellington to travel through to the South Island on the Picton Ferry but it's worth a short stop to have a look around. The nice thing about Wellington is the way most of the surrounding suberbs work into the landscape, old victorian-style houses dotted on the hills. But the best sight in Wellington is the Katherine Mansfield birthplace for the literary, cultural tourist. Have a read of some of her stories before you go, like 'Prelude', 'The Wind Blows,' 'At the Bay' (set in Eastbourne) to put the place and the house in perspective. Enjoy!!

They don't all it Windy Wellington for nothing! You can be literally blown away! It of course depends where you are...the closer to the coast it can be a little annoying...especially trying to take photos.
The shopping here is good. It was also the place to catch the ferry over to the South. But it would be alot more viable and direct to catch the plane!

Wellington is where I live. It is home to Te Papa Museum- about 10km away from the airport.

Make sure your luggage is light, as in one on board bag if just visiting or one backpack, briefcase, overnight bag if staying over a weekend if flying nationwide. International travellers would well benefit by carrying amongst their onboard luggage a light, waterproof parka/jacket, a compact hat or a warm cardigan. Wellington, even on it's sunniest days can still be a wee bit nippy or cool.

one of the best city in nz. the cuba street is amazing

Wellington. Go shopping.

When u r in Wellington, always take at least a light jacket with u. The wind can be bitter cold.