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Te Aro
hotelsCreative heart - Cuba Street, cafes, bars, boutiques. Where Wellington's culture lives. Street art, vintage shops, buskers. Pedestrian Cuba Mall. Best coffee scene in New Zealand. Hipster heaven.
Lambton Quay
hotelsBusiness and shopping district - Parliament, government, Cable Car base. Golden Mile shopping. Where suits meet tourists. Historic buildings, waterfront access. Wellington's formal face.
Mount Victoria
hotelsHilltop suburb - best views of city and harbor. Walking tracks, Lord of the Rings filming location. Charming wooden houses. Quick walk from downtown. Sunrise/sunset viewpoint. Wellington's lookout.
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faq.subtitle Wellington
Many countries visa-free for 3 months - US, UK, EU, Canada. NZeTA (Electronic Travel Authority) required - apply online NZ$17-23. Tourist levy NZ$35 additional. Apply before travel. Easy process, usually approved instantly.
Roaring Forties winds + Cook Strait funnel effect. Average wind speed 26 km/h. Can blow 100+ km/h. Part of city's character! Dress in layers, hold onto hats. Wellington Cable Car handles wind fine. Locals embrace it.
YES! Weta Workshop tour essential - special effects, props, costumes. Mount Victoria has filming locations. Peter Jackson's hometown. Hobbiton 5 hours away but worth it. Middle-earth begins here.
Yes, New Zealand is expensive. But Wellington more affordable than Auckland. Great free attractions (Te Papa, waterfront, walks). Budget $100-150/day, mid-range $200-300/day. Coffee and craft beer excellent value. Quality justifies cost.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Wellington
Te Papa museum FREE - world-class national museum. Maori culture, earthquakes, nature, history. Interactive, modern. Allow 3-4 hours minimum. Waterfront location. Best free attraction in New Zealand.
Ride the Cable Car - NZ$10 round trip. Red vintage cars up to Kelburn. Botanic Gardens at top. City views. Short but iconic Wellington experience. Every 10 minutes from Lambton Quay.
Wellington is NZ coffee capital - seriously good flat whites. Cuba Street cafes best. Flight Coffee, Customs, Havana famous. Kiwis obsessed with coffee quality. Don't drink chain coffee here - find local roasters.
Visit Weta Workshop - Lord of the Rings special effects. Tours show how Middle-earth was created. Book ahead! In Miramar suburb, 20 min from center. For LOTR fans essential pilgrimage.
Weather
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
15 - 25 NZ$
~20.0 $
Mid-range
30 - 60 NZ$
~45.0 $
Fine dining
80 - 180 NZ$
~130 $
Street Food
Local dish
10 - 20 NZ$
~15.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
5 - 8 NZ$
~6.5 $
Local beer
10 - 15 NZ$
~12.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
3 - 5 NZ$
~4.0 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
35 - 55 NZ$ / night
~45.0 $
Guesthouse
100 - 160 NZ$ / night
~130 $
Hotel 3★
180 - 300 NZ$ / night
~240 $
Hotel 5★
350 - 700 NZ$ / night
~525 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Nearly cashless. Cards everywhere. Contactless standard. Public transport accepts contactless payment. Windy Wellington very card-friendly.
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ANZ, ASB, or Westpac ATMs best rates. Avoid Cuba Street and Lambton Quay tourist exchange kiosks - 10-12% worse. Wellington Airport WLG Travelex terrible rates. Te Papa museum area exchanges overpriced. Courtney Place nightlife district limited options - get cash beforehand. Capital city surprisingly has fewer exchange offices than Auckland - just use cards or ATMs. Cashless culture strong.
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Tipping not expected in New Zealand. Service charge included. 10% for exceptional service rare.
Safety
High safety level
Tourist area with low crime rate
Wellington extremely safe - one of world's safest capitals. Walk anywhere, anytime. Minor pickpocketing rare. Biggest danger is wind! Earthquakes possible but buildings designed for them. Kiwis incredibly friendly and helpful.