7 Tage in Wellington
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum und Wellington Cable Car an Tag 1, Zealandia Ecosanctuary und Cuba Street an Tag 2 und Mount Victoria Lookout und Weta Workshop an Tag 3. Die übrigen 4 Tage bringen Central Business District & Waterfront, einen Ausflug nach Martinborough Wine Region, einen Ausflug nach Kapiti Coast und Thorndon.
Kostet etwa 1.421 € pro Person in der Mittelklasse oder 623 € mit kleinem Budget. Am besten im Januar, Februar oder März.
Tag 1: Te Papa Tongarewa Museum und Wellington Cable Car
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Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
In Central Business District & Waterfront.
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Cafe Culture & Coffee
Order a 'long black' if you prefer an Americano, and don't be shy to ask the barista for their single-origin recommendation.
Wohin: Flight Coffee Hangar, L'affare, Customs by Coffee Supreme
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Wellington Cable Car
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The Wrights Hill Fortress
A historic WWII coastal artillery fortification built into the hills of Karori, featuring underground tunnels and bunkers.
Tag 2: Zealandia Ecosanctuary und Cuba Street
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Zealandia Ecosanctuary
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Casual & Street Food
The Wellington Night Market moves locations (often on Cuba Street or the waterfront); check its Facebook page for the weekly schedule.
Wohin: Night Market (various locations), The Ramen Shop, Ekim Burgers
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Cuba Street
The bohemian soul of the city, known for its colorful, pedestrian-friendly streets, vintage stores, eclectic dining, and iconic street art.
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Matiu/Somes Island
A scientific and historic reserve island in the middle of Wellington Harbour, accessible by a short ferry ride.
Tag 3: Mount Victoria Lookout und Weta Workshop
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Mount Victoria Lookout
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Seafood & Fine Dining
Book well in advance for popular waterfront restaurants, especially for dinner with a harbor view. Lunch can be a more accessible (and affordable) option.
Wohin: Ortega Fish Shack, Hippopotamus Restaurant, Shed 5
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Weta Workshop
In Miramar & Seatoun.
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The Thistle Inn
New Zealand's oldest continuously licensed pub, established in 1840 in Thorndon.
Tag 4: Central Business District & Waterfront und Space Place at the Carter Observatory
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Central Business District (CBD) & Waterfront
The compact, beating heart of Wellington, blending modern government buildings with historic architecture, all leading to a vibrant waterfront promenade. This is where you'll find the major institutions, upscale shopping on Lambton Quay, and a dense concentration of cafes and bars.
Außerdem hier: Wellington Waterfront, Civic Square, Old Bank Arcade, Wellington Museum
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Craft Beer & Bars
Create your own 'Beer Mile' crawl in the Aro Valley/CBD area. Many taprooms offer tasting paddles so you can sample a range of unique local brews.
Wohin: Garage Project Taproom (Aro Valley), Fortune Favours Beer, Heyday Beer Co.
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Space Place at the Carter Observatory
An astronomy centre and planetarium located at the top of the Botanic Garden, next to the Cable Car terminus.
Tag 5: Ausflug nach Martinborough Wine Region
1 hour 15 min by car.
A world-class pinot noir region with over 20 boutique wineries clustered around a charming village square. Perfect for a relaxed day of cycling between cellar doors and enjoying vineyard lunches.
Höhepunkte: Pinot Noir tasting at Ata Rangi, Cycling the vineyard trail, Lunch at Poppies Martinborough, Olive oil tasting at Martinborough Olive Co.
Tag 6: Ausflug nach Kapiti Coast
45 min by train.
A stretch of beautiful beaches and coastal towns north of Wellington, offering a classic Kiwi beach holiday vibe, great surf, and the unique Kapiti Island nature reserve.
Höhepunkte: Kapiti Island guided bird sanctuary tour, Paraparaumu Beach, Southward Car Museum, Craft markets in Waikanae
Tag 7: Thorndon und The Dowse Art Museum
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Thorndon
A historic, leafy suburb nestled at the base of the Botanic Garden, home to Parliament buildings, diplomatic residences, and charming wooden cottages. It offers a quieter, more genteel atmosphere with excellent bakeries and proximity to the cable car.
Außerdem hier: New Zealand Parliament, Old St. Paul's Cathedral, Bolton Street Cemetery, Plimmer Steps
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The Dowse Art Museum
A leading contemporary art museum located in Lower Hutt, a short train ride from Wellington.
Vor der Reise
Vom Flughafen
Wellington International Airport (WLG) is only 8km from the CBD. The Metlink Airport Express bus (Route 2) runs every 10-20 mins, takes ~30 mins to the railway station, and costs NZD $6 with a Snapper card or NZD $12 cash. A taxi or rideshare (Uber) costs NZD $30-45.
Unterwegs in der Stadt
The CBD, waterfront, and inner suburbs like Te Aro and Thorndon are extremely walkable. Most major attractions are within a 30-minute stroll of each other. The city is hilly, so be prepared for some steep streets.
Tipps von Einheimischen
- Always carry a light jacket or windbreaker—Wellington's famous wind can spring up suddenly, even on sunny days.
- For the best coffee, look for cafes displaying the 'Supreme' or 'Mojo' roastery logos, or ask a local for their favorite 'flat white' spot.
- Use the Snapper card for buses; it's cheaper than cash fares and can be topped up at many dairies (corner stores).
