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Wellington (Pop: City/Metro 386,000) is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand. The urban area is situated on the south western tip of the country's North Island, and lies between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range.

Surrounded by steep hills giving views of a spectacular harbour, a rugged coastline combined with the often rough waters of the Cook Strait and variable winds interrupted by brilliant, beautiful calm days, the Wellington region forms the setting for New Zealand's cosmopolitan capital city, the geographical and political centre of New Zealand.

Named after the Duke of Wellington, who was interested in colonial development, and settled by the notorious New Zealand Company, Wellington was always planned as the nation's capital, though Auckland held this distinction until 1865.

Wellington is the geographical and political centre of New Zealand, this beautiful harbour capital combines city sophistication with the intimacy of a compact village. Jam-packed with national treasures, artistic flair, gastronomic delights, shopping sensations and scenic beauty.


The city boasts many fine museums, libraries, art galleries, and theatres, and parks in a greenbelt around the central city, as well as dining, shopping and entertainment, and nightlife in the Courtenay Place area. New Zealand's only working cable car provides panoramic views.

Discover the nation's identity in the Capital, where heritage treasures like Parliament Buildings, the National Archives and Te Papa offer you a unique insight into the stories of our country. Or experience heritage of a more natural kind throughout a region blessed with an astonishing variety of natural wonders. 

Wellington is the ultimate urban destination in New Zealand. Wellington region includes the Kapiti Coast and Hutt Valley. The Wairarapa region is just one hour's drive from Wellington city.

Wellington is also known as 'Wellywood' . The name - a conflation of Wellington and Hollywood -  a reference to the film production business established in the city by The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and King Kong director Peter Jackson, who's business operates a number of film-related facilities in the Wellington suburb of Miramar.

Wellington is the southern terminal for long distance passenger trains from Auckland, Hamilton and National Park, terminal for Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services and terminal for major long passenger coach/bus services.

Wellington International Airport is one of the busiest airport's in New Zealand in relationship to domestic flights and also is served by international flights to and from Australia.