Wellington holiday travel

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. It lies on the southern coast of North Island. It is a relaxed city with soft sand beaches and colonial architecture. It is a port city with Lambert Harbour being very much a central feature.

Where to stay – hotels

Wellington hotels are diverse in style and price. Go here for Wellington hotels online. Hotel accommodation can be found in Wellington, Wellington Bays and the Hutt Valley. To book in advance visit the following site for hotels in Wellington.

Outside the city are some excellent resort hotels with golf and sporting facilities. There are also a number of backpacker hotels located throughout Wellington.

Wellington hotels are friendly and relaxed. Every effort is made to make your stay a pleasant one. Some of the best hotel deals in Wellington can be found online.

What to do

Wellington is home to great theatres, harbour cruises and fantastic shopping on the Golden Mile. There are a number of things to do in the city.

A ride on the Kelburn Cable Car provides some of the most stunning glimpses of the city as does a trip up to the summit of Mount Victoria. Other popular things to do include a visit to the Carter Observatory and a walk down Ascot Street home to many of Wellington’s original buildings.

Other popular outings include spectator sports such as the cricket or rugby. Water sports such as surfing, scuba diving and sea kayaking are activities you will find on many of Wellington’s beaches.

If you arrive in early March you could witness the International Dragon Boat Festival while the International Laugh Festival runs April to May and features a host of local and international comedians.

What to see – by car hire

New Zealand has arguably the most diverse scenery in such a condensed area in the world. Hiring a car is a good idea in order to see the many great attractions of New Zealand and Wellington. Wellington car hire can be found online.

The Kapiti Coast is a rugged coastline that has some truly breathtaking views of the ocean. There is also the Kapita Island Bird Sanctuary worth visiting by car hire.

Hire a car and visit this stretch of coastline, which has great little B&B’s to stay at. The relaxed country atmosphere, green pastures and olive groves are a world away from Wellington. You can sample Kapiti cheeses and visit the Lindale Tourist and Agricultural Centre.

North of the city is an area known as the Hutt Valley. It offers some exciting extreme sports and outdoor activities. This area is also popular for river fishing, golf courses and winding coastal walks. For car hire in Wellington click online.