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Wellington

Wellington Airport and its runway – the airport is under 10 kilometres from the city centre.

This airport is functional, but don’t pass through security too early

Don’t arrive too early at New Zealand’s capital city airport and, if you do, don’t go through security until you’ve had something to eat.

  • Chris Chamberlin
Wellington, New Zealand.

Port guide: Wellington, New Zealand

Although small, Wellington is cultured, occasionally avant-garde and buzzing with youthful energy. Here’s what to do in a day.

  • Brian Johnston
Mapu Test Kitchen.

A food revolution is happening in the land of ‘fush and chups’

Something powerful that is happening in New Zealand right now: a quiet culinary revolution.

  • Ben Groundwater
Explore the nooks and crannies in Hannah's Laneway.

Nine must-do highlights of Wellington, New Zealand

Head to Wellington, New Zealand's funky young capital, for art, museums, culture, great food and vintage shops.

  • Jane Richards
Heritage and quirk meet and marry at this 18-room hotel and the union is a successful one.

The Intrepid Hotel review, Wellington, New Zealand: Right where you want to be

Heritage and quirk meet and marry at this 18-room hotel and the union is a successful one.

  • Jane Richards
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Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand's bold and innovative national museum.

Maori culture tours in Wellington: Plans to make New Zealand capital a Maori language city by 2040

Maori culture is experiencing a revival, but nowhere is it more obvious than in the New Zealand's capital.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
Maranui Cafe's vegan bliss bowl is a tasty and colourful way to start the day.

Best places to eat in Wellington, New Zealand

From vegan bliss bowls to venison - the Kiwi capital knows its good food.

  • Julietta Jameson
Gelissimo gelati outside the boathouses at Oriental Bay.

Tips & things to do in Wellington, New Zealand: 20 reasons to visit the world's coolest little capital

Pack a lot into a visit to New Zealand's cool little capital.

  • Kylie McLaughlin
The bar and restaurant at Sofitel Wellington.

Sofitel Wellington review, New Zealand

This luxury addition to Wellington's accommodation scene has been a long time coming.

  • Nina Karnikowski
Welcome to QT Canberra.

Canberra and Wellington with QT hotels: A capital idea

More often the target of jokes than praise, these two sister cities are showing they deserve more positive attention.

  • Jacqueline Maley