Wellington en 7 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 4 autres jours ajoutent Central Business District & Waterfront, une excursion à Martinborough Wine Region, une excursion à Kapiti Coast et Thorndon.
Compter environ 1 421 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 623 € 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 : 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
Pour manger
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.
Où aller : Garage Project Taproom (Aro Valley), Fortune Favours Beer, Heyday Beer Co.
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.
Jour 5 : 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 6 : excursion à 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.
À voir : Kapiti Island guided bird sanctuary tour, Paraparaumu Beach, Southward Car Museum, Craft markets in Waikanae
Jour 7 : Thorndon et The Dowse Art Museum
Matin
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.
Aussi dans le coin : New Zealand Parliament, Old St. Paul's Cathedral, Bolton Street Cemetery, Plimmer Steps
Après-midi
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).
