Wellington tours & holidays

Wellington Airport is located around eight kilometres from the CBD.

The Route 2 – Seatoun public bus stops around 700m from the airport.

If you would prefer not to walk, you can catch a taxi or an Uber.

Car rental desks are available at the airport and many companies also have an office in town.

Vehicle ferry services which also take foot passengers travel between Wellington and Picton daily.

The trip across the Cook Strait takes three-and-a-half hours. 

Most places in central Wellington are within easy walking distance, although you may encounter some hills along the way.

If you would like to travel further afield, it is easy to get to most places using buses, trains or ferries, or you can take a taxi or an Uber. 

Wellington's weather is very changeable and the city is famous for being windy for a reason.

Having said that, the climate in Wellington is quite mild with warm summers and cool winters.

Wellington is generally busier during the Australian and New Zealand school holidays.

In short, pretty much everything.

Bring clothes you can layer plus a jumper or jacket, wet weather gear, a hat and a beanie.

Don't be surprised if you end up wearing all these things on the same day.

Wellington is a fairly casual place although locals do tend to dress up if they are 'hitting the town' at night.

Smart casual is the norm at most restaurants in Wellington, aside from the signature 'date night' ones like Hippopotamus where people tend to dress up more. 

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand so there is good Wi-Fi coverage in town and the surrounding area. 

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand so there is good mobile phone coverage in town and the surrounding area. 

We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.