Wellington en 5 jours
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum et Wellington Cable Car le jour 1, Zealandia Ecosanctuary et Cuba Street le jour 2 et Mount Victoria Lookout et Weta Workshop le jour 3. Les 2 autres jours ajoutent une excursion à Martinborough Wine Region et Central Business District & Waterfront.
Compter environ 1 015 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 445 € avec un petit budget. Meilleurs mois : janvier, février ou mars.
Jour 1 : Te Papa Tongarewa Museum et Wellington Cable Car
Matin
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
Quartier : Central Business District & Waterfront.
Pour manger
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.
Où aller : Flight Coffee Hangar, L'affare, Customs by Coffee Supreme
Après-midi
Wellington Cable Car
Soir
The Wrights Hill Fortress
A historic WWII coastal artillery fortification built into the hills of Karori, featuring underground tunnels and bunkers.
Jour 2 : Zealandia Ecosanctuary et Cuba Street
Matin
Zealandia Ecosanctuary
Pour manger
Casual & Street Food
The Wellington Night Market moves locations (often on Cuba Street or the waterfront); check its Facebook page for the weekly schedule.
Où aller : Night Market (various locations), The Ramen Shop, Ekim Burgers
Après-midi
Cuba Street
The bohemian soul of the city, known for its colorful, pedestrian-friendly streets, vintage stores, eclectic dining, and iconic street art.
Soir
Matiu/Somes Island
A scientific and historic reserve island in the middle of Wellington Harbour, accessible by a short ferry ride.
Jour 3 : Mount Victoria Lookout et Weta Workshop
Matin
Mount Victoria Lookout
Pour manger
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.
Où aller : Ortega Fish Shack, Hippopotamus Restaurant, Shed 5
Après-midi
Weta Workshop
Quartier : Miramar & Seatoun.
Soir
The Thistle Inn
New Zealand's oldest continuously licensed pub, established in 1840 in Thorndon.
Jour 4 : excursion à 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.
À voir : Pinot Noir tasting at Ata Rangi, Cycling the vineyard trail, Lunch at Poppies Martinborough, Olive oil tasting at Martinborough Olive Co.
Jour 5 : Central Business District & Waterfront et Space Place at the Carter Observatory
Matin
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.
Aussi dans le coin : Wellington Waterfront, Civic Square, Old Bank Arcade, Wellington Museum
Après-midi
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.
Soir
The Dowse Art Museum
A leading contemporary art museum located in Lower Hutt, a short train ride from Wellington.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
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.
Se déplacer
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.
Conseils sur place
- 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).
