Greater Wellington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in Greater Wellington

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Wellington
Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports
Visit the "coolest little capital in the world" for arts, culture and film industry glamour, not to mention stunning natural beauty.

Reasons to visit

  • Wellington Waterfront
  • Wellington Central Business District
  • Cuba Street Mall
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Martinborough
Known for Wineries, Relaxing and Gardens
Escape to relaxing Martinborough! Enjoy its wineries, gardens and countryside.
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Lower Hutt
Known for Cafes, Ports and Museums
Explore Lower Hutt: its cafes, museums, adventures and more!
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Otaki
Known for Budget, Gardens and Small town
Quaint Otaki awaits: its churches, adventures, beaches and more!
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Greytown
Known for Cafes, Spas and Luxury
Explore relaxing Greytown: its cafes, wineries, live music and more!
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Porirua
Known for Business, Libraries and Ruins
Trip time! Discover the library, ruins and spas in Porirua.
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Stay near popular Greater Wellington attractions

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Photo by Martijn Scheepers
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Wellington Central Business District

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Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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