A Walk Around Wellington New Zealand In 17 Perfect Instagrams

Wellington: New Zealand’s culture hub and capital city. A place where you can easily walk to every must-visit attraction. A photogenic destination in every way, always ready for a close up. Let’s head on an Instagram-worthy journey around its streets to see this in action.
Many will tell you that Wellington is a city with plentiful panoramic vistas.

A city where artistic treasures can be found right in the midst of all the action.

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And culture is always well within reach.

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Wellington is a city that’s not afraid to embrace its quirkiest features.

Aptly contrasting its modern, aesthetically-pleasing fixtures…

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…with a trove of heritage sites to create a well-rounded image.

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A ride on New Zealand’s only fully-functioning funicular railway system (try saying that fast!) is a definite must.

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And the tranquil Botanic Garden is practically a rite of passage.

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Of course, no visit to Wellington would ever be complete without paying attention to its political happenings.

The Beehive’s tiered structure is sure to marvel all those who see it.

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Architecture aficionados will also fall in love with the Edwardian, neo-classical Parliament House.

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And history buffs will absolutely adore the diligently preserved Parliamentary Library.

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The local saying is true: nothing beats Wellington on a good day.

Even its gloomiest days are handled in good Kiwi jest.

In the end, it doesn’t matter whether you choose to stay in town…

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Or opt to venture slightly further afield…

Wellington is bound to deliver a memorable experience.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.