Meet Wellington

The more you discover about Wellington, the deeper you want to dig

Standing at the southwestern tip of the North Island, the city resembles a compact urban amphitheatre surrounded by a stunning harbourfront and majestic hills, which boast a breathtaking view of the snowcapped Kaikoura Ranges from across the South Island. Try getting a view like that at home!

This unique international city boasts a fascinating history, from the earliest Maori legends about the creation of the North Island through to the Polynesian voyagers who first discovered her harbour more than 1,000 years ago. After the arrival of European settlers in 1839, Wellington’s landscape began to take shape as a small yet rapidly developing city that was named the nation’s capital in 1865. Today, her population of just half a million people makes Wellington a highly desirable place to live. Her walkable CBD and colourful suburbs offer a fabulous pastiche of culture, cuisine and curiosities. Add to those attributes the city’s exciting and ever-expanding film industry and it’s no wonder more visitors are flocking to “Wellywood” than ever before.

Behind every rising star stands a great promotions manager, and Positively Wellington Tourism is the city’s foremost expert. If it’s on in this city, Positively Wellington Tourism is across it, and offer ‘what’s on’ information and inside tips on every inch of Wellington to visitors and locals alike.

Time Out and Positively Wellington Tourism simply can’t wait for you to discover this exceptional city. Welcome to Wellington.

To find out more, check out Positively Wellington Tourism’s site, www.WellingtonNZ.com

While in Wellington, visit the Wellington i-SITE Visitor Centre, Civic Square, Cnr Victoria & Wakefield Sts, Wellington 6011. (+64 4 802 4860).

Wellington

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