Wellington is New Zealand’s compact, windy capital, with a harbourfront, the Te Papa museum, the historic cable car and a lively café and craft-beer scene. It is walkable, and business hotels often lower their rates at weekends.
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Wellington is a regular New Zealand cruise port, and Interislander and Bluebridge ferries cross Cook Strait to Picton on the South Island.
The business and shopping centre, with many chain hotels.
The creative quarter of cafés, bars and budget stays.
Close to Te Papa and the harbour, with hotels and apartments.
A sunny harbour beach near the centre, with apartments and views.
A historic suburb near Parliament and the railway station.
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December–March is the warmest and busiest period. Weekends are often cheaper for business hotels; big events can book up the city.
Te Aro and the Cuba Street area have budget stays, and CBD business hotels are often cheaper at weekends.
Interislander and Bluebridge ferries cross Cook Strait to Picton in a few hours.
Yes. Cruise ships dock close to the city, and many hotels are a short ride away.