Wellington packing list generator

Custom packing list for your Wellington trip — based on the season and activities you plan to do. Check items to print or save.

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City sightseeing and museums Day trips (Martinborough, Kāpiti Coast, Wairarapa) Coastal walks (Oriental Bay, south coast, Red Rocks) Hiking (Zealandia, Mount Victoria, Remutaka) Wildlife sanctuaries (Zealandia, Kāpiti Island) Cook Strait ferry crossing (Picton, South Island)

Wellington packing essentials

Wellington earns its "Windy City" nickname honestly — the wind is a structural fact of the city, not an occasional inconvenience, so a genuinely windproof layer matters more here than almost anywhere else in New Zealand. New Zealand also has some of the highest UV levels in the world, so SPF 50+ sunscreen isn't optional, even on overcast days. Weather can shift within hours regardless of season, so packing in layers plus a packable rain jacket beats picking "the right" outfit — and if a Cook Strait ferry crossing is on your itinerary, pack for a cooler, breezier deck even in summer. Read our full Wellington travel tips for more context on each item.

Wellington packing list generator

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Wellington packing essentials