About Wellington
Wellington (Māori: Te Whanganui-a-Tara) is the capital and second largest urban area of New Zealand. It is also the world's southernmost capital city of a UN member state. The Windy City is on the foreshore of Wellington Harbour and ringed by hills, providing the scenic home of many of New Zealand's national arts and cultural attractions.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
New Zealand dollar (NZD)
Symbol: $
Language
English
Also: Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Phone Code
+64
International dialing code for New Zealand
Driving
Drive on the left
Standard for New Zealand
Region
Oceania
Australia and New Zealand
How to Get to Wellington
Transportation options and arrival information
-41.328174.8071Wellington International Airport(WLGIATA) is in Rongotai, about 5 km (3 mi) southeast from the central city. It sits on an isthmus between the Miramar Peninsula and Mount Victoria. The southerly approach is over Cook Strait, while the northerly approach is over the harbour.
Getting Around Wellington
Local transportation and navigation tips
It's easy to get around the central city on foot, as it's very compact and pedestrian-friendly.
Safety in Wellington
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.269)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Wellington is reasonably safe at night, but common sense should prevail, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
Where to Stay in Wellington
Accommodation tips and recommendations
See listings in district articles. Most short-term accommodation is found inWellington/City.
Things to See in Wellington
19 landmarks and points of interest
Chew Cottage
historic house in Ngaio, Wellington, New Zealand
Daisy Hill Farm House
historic building
Dominion Museum building
historic building in Wellington, New Zealand
Elliott House
historic building in Wellington, New Zealand
Former Australian Temperance and General Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Head Office
historic building in Wellington, New Zealand
Frank Kitts Park
a park on the Wellington city waterfront
Futuna Chapel
heritage church building in Wellington, New Zealand
Goldie's Brae
historic building in Wadestown, Wellington, New Zealand
Hunter Building
historic building and original building of the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
biking and walking park in New Zealand
New Zealand Olympic Museum
former sports museum in Wellington, New Zealand
Newtown Park
stadium in Wellington, New Zealand
Source: Wikidata
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