Wellington Travel Guide

Wellington on a Wednesday: A Local's Guide to the Capital's Midweek Magic

There's something about Wellington on a Wednesday that feels like discovering a secret pulse point of New Zealand's capital. As someone who's spent years assessing...

Sip and Savor: Wellington to Marlborough Wine Country Weekend Escape

There's something profoundly restorative about standing among rows of sun-dappled vines that stretch toward distant mountains, glass in hand, as the complex aromas of New...

Māori Culture in Wellington: Authentic Experiences and Respectful Tourism

Standing on the windswept shores of Wellington Harbour, I found myself caught between two worlds: the sleek urban landscape of New Zealand's capital and the...

The Car-Free Wellington Guide: Navigating New Zealand's Capital on Public Transit

When I first arrived in Wellington after decades in Edinburgh, I was struck by the similarities between these hilly coastal capitals. Both are compact, walkable...