Wellington Region

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and voted the 'Coolest little capital in the World' by Lonely Planet 2010.

Wellington City

Wellington is a public recreation destination where you can visit museums, discover New Zealand's history, eat in waterfront restaurants, attend events or have fun in a park.

In Wairarapa, there are quaint townships to discover, vast rural areas to explore and world-class vineyards.

Contact a Hutt Valley i-SITE Visitor Centre to book a tour of the sights of Wellington or a wine trail in the Wairarapa.

The Hutt Valley also borders Porirua City which makes up the Wellington region.

www.wellingtonnz.com - Wellington

www.wairarapanz.com - Wairarapa

www.pcc.govt.nz/Visiting - Porirua City

www.naturecoast.co.nz - Kapiti Coast

www.newzealand.com - New Zealand Tourism

Cobar

Cobar Restaurant is set in the heart of Days Bay, one of Wellingtons favourite getaways. While Cobar is only a short drive or quick ferry ride from Wellington, you will feel a million miles away as you relax and soak up the views of the harbour, whatever the weather.

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Nuku Tewhatewha

This nationally significant pataka (Maori store house, usually for food) was commissioned by paramount chief Wi Tako Ngatata of Te Atiawa and carved in the 1850's as a sign of support for Kingitanga, or the Maori King Movement.

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Wellington Region

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand and voted the 'Coolest little capital in the World' by Lonely Planet 2010.

Cobar

Nuku Tewhatewha

Guthrie Cottage

Nuku Tewhatewha

Te Puna Wai Ora