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Described as a village with skyscrapers which provides all the pleasures of a rural paradise.
At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Wellington that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Wellington holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Wellington holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Wellington. For more information on our Wellington holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Wellington.
It may be the capital of New Zealand, but holidays to Wellington are more than just a city break.
Wellington holidays in New Zealand offer a superb blend of urban life and wilderness experiences. Tucked away between the folds of a landscape of rugged hills and on the shores of a dramatic harbour, Wellington is often described as a village with skyscrapers and a holiday to Wellington provides all the pleasures of a rural paradise.
The city itself has always competed with Auckland's hip supremacy, but locals prefer to focus on the cultural and artistic treasures of this destination which has a population of only 380,000. Despite the small population, those on a Wellington holiday in New Zealand will be impressed by the astounding number of quality restaurants, bars, galleries, shops and theatres. Wellington may not be as hip as Auckland, but it is certainly better looking. With timber framed Victorian houses along steep valleys and overlooking the water, Wellington is certainly a picturesque holiday destination.
Cultural attractions for those on holiday in Wellington include a large selection of performing arts. It is perhaps only in Wellington that the political, academic and creative types blend seamlessly into one energetic region. Enjoy live theatre at its best at Downstage Theatre, Circa Theatre and BATS. Or catch a show at the beautifully restored Opera House or St James Theatre, which have a steady stream of ballet, opera and musicals. The theatre precinct is centred around Courtenay Place and the waterfront, and is surrounded by restaurants and cocktail bars.The work of filmmaker Peter Jackson and Oscar-winning Weta Workshop has taken Wellington to the world and the world to Wellington, through movies like Avatar, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Film themed tours and visits to the Weta Cave in Miramar - the heart of ‘Wellywood’ – are a must for movie fans.
Holidays in Wellington will also satisfy those who must have access to great food and drink. Wellington buzzes with cafés, delicatessens and restaurants - the waft of roasting coffee beans tells you quickly that this city likes to get everything exactly right. The downtown area is divided into four distinct quarters, making it easy for visitors to experience the different personalities of the city. Courtenay Quarter is the nightlife nerve centre - it’s packed with restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas and theatres. Cuba Quarter is bohemian and alternative - a great place to find ethnic cuisine. Lambton Quarter is thoroughly upmarket, with designer fashions and food to match. And the Waterfront Quarter is for daytime exploration with parks, museums and landmarks to discover.
Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Wellington? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Wellington holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Wellington holiday search tool will allow you to search for Wellington holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Wellington for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Wellington holiday based on Wellington weather, special events in Wellington or even when the crowds in Wellington are at their lowest.
New Zealand’s seasons are opposite those in North America and Europe.
Wellington’s average daily temperature is 13 (°C), slightly above the national average, but the city has also earned a nickname of Windy Wellington thanks to the Roaring Forties—prevailing westerly winds that scour the Southern Hemisphere between latitudes of 40 and 49 degrees. As a result, the city basks in only am average of 40 calm days per year. Wellington’s warmest months—December, January, and February, with temperatures of 18°C to 25° which coincide with peak tourist season. Avoid travelling December 20 through January 31—and other major holidays—when Kiwis take vacation. Though temperatures rarely fall below freezing, off-season for travellers falls during the coldest months, June, July, and August, when temps range from 8°C to 12°C . Come spring (September, October, and November), the countryside comes alive—a gorgeous time to visit as long as you tote your umbrella and light jacket. In fall (March, April, and May), temperatures are pleasant, crowds are fewer, and prices are better, which makes it the perfect time to visit.
Wellington is home to the country's biggest cultural event, the biennial New Zealand International Arts Festival . It features international works and the best of New Zealand talent in everything from opera to jazz, dance to comedy. The next festival will be staged in February and March 2010. A major spinoff from the festival is the growth of the Wellington Fringe Festival, which is a completely separate event run at the same time. It's now an annual event celebrating offbeat productions and innovative art forms. Summer City Festival , staged during January and February each year, launches Wellington's events calendar with more than 70 free activities such as the Teddy Bears' Picnic, the Rock Barge Concert on Oriental Parade, a Pacific Islands Festival, and Summer Shakespeare in the Botanic Garden Dell. Montana World of Wearable Art is a theatrical costume spectacle not to be missed, now staged annually at the Events Centre Wellington in mid-September and early October. This 2-hour visual extravaganza attracts international entrants and sell-out audiences of over 22,000 -- not bad considering it started in Nelson in 1987 in a leaky tent with just 200 people watching. Montana Wellington International Jazz Festival features a superb roster of national and international jazz musicians performing modern jazz through the classics (mid- to late Oct at various city locations). Martinborough Country Fair is a popular gathering of crafts artisans from around the country. Held the first Saturday in February and the first Saturday in March, it attracts about 30,000 visitors. Martinborough is about an hour's drive northeast of Wellington. Golden Shears is a 3-day international shearing contest that includes wool handling and sheep and goat shearing. It's held in late February or early March in Masterton, 103km (64 miles) northeast of Wellington. In November, catch a special 50-minute festival train from Wellington to the Toast Martinborough Wine, Food & Music Festival. Shuttles run a continuous circuit within a 10km (6-mile) area of Martinborough's town square to Martinborough vineyards, where tastings take place with the winemakers.
You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Wellington. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Wellington, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099
