Wellington Tours & Holidays

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). 

However, we continue to strongly recommend  that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Learn more about Intrepid's COVID-19 policy

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. 

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Wellington's weather is (very) changeable and the city is famous for being windy for a reason. People have been known to get (literally) blown off their feet. 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 but not excessively so. 

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In short, pretty much everything. Bring clothes you can layer plus a jumper or jacket, wet weather gear, a hat and a beanie. And 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 WiFi 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. 

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. However, we’re always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Learn more about Accessible Travel with Intrepid