Wellington Travel Guide

Save Time and Money with Wellington Holiday Packages

Expedia has some excellent Wellington holiday packages. Combining your bookings is one of the easiest ways to save time and money — and get your trip off on the right foot.

Smart travellers who book a package deal on Expedia can save as much as $200*.

Our extensive database allows you to research more than 321 000 properties worldwide and 400 partner airlines. With such a terrific range of options, creating your dream holiday will be a cinch!

If you have to change your holiday plans, we will honour your cancellation request on nearly all bookings with no extra fee.

Places to Visit in Wellington

There's no end to the number of exciting things you can do when you visit a new destination. So why not get your trip to Wellington off to a cracking start by having a look at some of our recommendations? After all – out there starts here!

Home to tourist attractions like the Botanic Gardens and St Paul's Cathedral, there's never a boring moment in this thrilling metropolis. When you're done having a look at those, push on to the Wellington Zoo and Civic Square.

Curious about how large Saturn's rings are or how black holes are formed? Learn all about the moon, stars and the mysteries of the universe at Carter Observatory. There's an excellent range of things to do in this destination. When was it established and what events has it seen? Try to find the answers to these questions when you stop in at Old St Paul's, a historically important building. Still got some time on your hands? Want to watch the sunrise among some spectacular scenery? Mount Victoria Lookout boasts lovely views that deserve to be photographed.

Popular Activities for your Wellington Holiday

We all know you don't take time off work to sit in a cramped plane seat and sleep in a strange bed. Holidays are all about the exciting adventures you have while you're away!

This place has loads of activities on offer. Here are some ideas to kick start your trip to Wellington:

• Wellington Seal Colony Tour
• Palliser Bay Off the Beaten Track
• Guided Wellington Electric Bike Tour
• Full-Day Bicycle Rental in Wellington
• Half Day Foodie Tour of Wellington
• Evening Experience at Weta with Dinner at CoCo Restaurant

For a comprehensive guide to activities, head to our Wellington things to do page.

Wellington Accommodation

The huge variety of Expedia accommodation in Wellington means that you won't be left high and dry. That said — the sooner you book your room in the nation's capital, the sooner you can plan all your awesome adventures. We've got cheap holidays and luxury getaways for all kinds of travellers.

The QT Museum Wellington Apartments (90 Cable Street) and the InterContinental Wellington (2 Grey Street) are two of the higher-ranking options in Wellington. Book a room at either and you're bound to have some of the best services and hotel features in town. Alternatively, the Quest on Johnston (35 Johnston Street) and The Cambridge Hotel (28 Cambridge Terrace) are a couple of accommodation worth checking out if you're travelling on the cheap.

Nearest Airports to Wellington

There's nothing as satisfying as finally arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG) after being stuck in a cramped cabin for hours. Once you've grabbed your luggage and shaken out those stiff legs, you'll find yourself about 3 miles (5 km) from the bustling main streets of Wellington.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.