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Planning your Wellington trip

Wellington trip planning: how many days, where to stay, budgets, NZeTA and IVL, and packing for the wind.

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2 days vs 3 days in Wellington — Whether 2 or 3 days in Wellington suits your trip better — what you can realisti

2 days vs 3 days in Wellington

Whether 2 or 3 days in Wellington suits your trip better — what you can realistically cover in each, and what an extra day genuinely adds.
Best time to visit Wellington — When to visit Wellington by season — temperatures, rainfall, crowds and prices f

Best time to visit Wellington

When to visit Wellington by season — temperatures, rainfall, crowds and prices for autumn, summer, winter and spring, and which suits your trip.
NZeTA & IVL guide for Wellington visitors — How the NZeTA and International Visitor Levy work for visitors arriving in Welli

NZeTA & IVL guide for Wellington visitors

How the NZeTA and International Visitor Levy work for visitors arriving in Wellington — eligibility, cost, application process and timing.
Packing list for windy Wellington — What to actually pack for Wellington's wind and changeable weather — clothing, f

Packing list for windy Wellington

What to actually pack for Wellington's wind and changeable weather — clothing, footwear and the gear that genuinely helps, season by season.
Wellington trip cost & budget guide — Realistic daily costs for a Wellington trip — accommodation, food, attractions a

Wellington trip cost & budget guide

Realistic daily costs for a Wellington trip — accommodation, food, attractions and transport — across budget, mid-range and comfortable travel styles.
Where to stay in Wellington — Wellington's best neighbourhoods for visitors — CBD, Te Aro/Cuba Street, Orienta

Where to stay in Wellington

Wellington's best neighbourhoods for visitors — CBD, Te Aro/Cuba Street, Oriental Bay, Thorndon and Miramar — matched to trip length and travel style.