Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Located at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. As it’s relatively small compared to most capital cities in the world, Wellington offers a compact urban experience. The city is characterized by its vibrant arts scene, numerous museums, and scenic coastal views. Wellington provides a deep dive into the country's history and culture and is definitely a worthy stop on a New Zealand road trip. In this video, we highlight 8 of the best things to do in Wellington, which can all fit in a 1 to 2 day visit.
🔗 WELLINGTON LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO
☑️ Wellington Cable Car ticket: getyourguide.com/wellington-l943/wellington-one-way-or-return-cable-car-ticket-t387248/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Wellington_video
☑️ Zealandia opening hours & website: visitzealandia.com/Visit
☑️ Mount Victoria loop hiking trail: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/wellington/mount-victoria-loop
☑️ Southern Walkway hiking trail: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/wellington/southern-walkway
☑️ Te Papa Museum of New Zealand admission ticket: getyourguide.com/wellington-l943/wellington-museum-of-nz-general-admission-t768823/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Wellington_video
🚐 BOOK A CAMPERVAN IN NEW ZEALAND:
Jucy: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828
CamperCo: camperco.co.nz
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN WELLINGTON
- Evans Bay Marina Self Contained Camping (FREE camping)
- Barnett Street Carpark ($30 parking ticket valid for 24 hours)
- The Intrepid Hotel ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/the-intrepid-wellington.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Ohtel Wellington ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/ohtel.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🗺️📍 GET OUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/newzealand
🎥 MORE VIDEOS:
- Auckland: youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
- Queenstown: youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
- Fiordland National Park: youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
- South Island Road Trip: youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
- Rotorua: youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
- North Island Road Trip: youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- New Zealand Top 15: youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
- New Zealand Top Experiences: youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
- New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book cheap accommodations: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails & offline maps: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Harvest Glow by Steven Beddall
Rejoice in the morning by The David Royce Collective
Life Is Good Instrumental Version by The Hunts
Glad You Came Instrumental Version by Louis Island
Oakwood OH by Evert Z
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Wellington Cable Car
1:58 Botanic Gardens
2:55 Cuba Street
3:39 Zealandia
4:56 Mount Victoria
5:54 Oriental Bay
6:43 Wellington Waterfront
7:28 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
8:53 Wellington Travel Itinerary
#wellington #thingstodoinwellington #newzealand
Located at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. As it’s relatively small compared to most capital cities in the world, Wellington offers a compact urban experience. The city is characterized by its vibrant arts scene, numerous museums, and scenic coastal views. Wellington provides a deep dive into the country's history and culture and is definitely a worthy stop on a New Zealand road trip. In this video, we highlight 8 of the best things to do in Wellington, which can all fit in a 1 to 2 day visit.
🔗 WELLINGTON LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS & MORE INFO
☑️ Wellington Cable Car ticket: getyourguide.com/wellington-l943/wellington-one-way-or-return-cable-car-ticket-t387248/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Wellington_video
☑️ Zealandia opening hours & website: visitzealandia.com/Visit
☑️ Mount Victoria loop hiking trail: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/wellington/mount-victoria-loop
☑️ Southern Walkway hiking trail: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/wellington/southern-walkway
☑️ Te Papa Museum of New Zealand admission ticket: getyourguide.com/wellington-l943/wellington-museum-of-nz-general-admission-t768823/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Wellington_video
🚐 BOOK A CAMPERVAN IN NEW ZEALAND:
Jucy: https://t.cfjump.com/91399/t/71828
CamperCo: camperco.co.nz
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN WELLINGTON
- Evans Bay Marina Self Contained Camping (FREE camping)
- Barnett Street Carpark ($30 parking ticket valid for 24 hours)
- The Intrepid Hotel ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/the-intrepid-wellington.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Ohtel Wellington ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/ohtel.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
🗺️📍 GET OUR NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP GUIDE WITH INTERACTIVE MAP & ITINERARIES:
rexby.com/worldwildhearts/newzealand
🎥 MORE VIDEOS:
- Auckland: youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
- Queenstown: youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
- Fiordland National Park: youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
- South Island Road Trip: youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
- Rotorua: youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
- North Island Road Trip: youtu.be/nWjBe3P_JiA
- New Zealand Top 15: youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
- New Zealand Top Experiences: youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
- New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk
✍️ GET TRAVEL PLANNER AT 50% OFF:
worldwildhearts.com/product-page/comprehensive-travel-planner
💰 SAVE MONEY ON YOUR TRIP:
- Book cheap flights: skyscanner.pxf.io/c/3559813/1027991/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001
- Book cheap accommodations: booking.com/index.html?aid=7936148
- Book rental car: discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wordwildhearts
- Get ESIM at 15% discount with code WWH15: saily.com/worldwildhearts
- Find the best hiking trails & offline maps: alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353
✅ SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/c/WorldWildHearts
😊 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
instagram.com/worldwildhearts
tiktok.com/@worldwildhearts
🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Harvest Glow by Steven Beddall
Rejoice in the morning by The David Royce Collective
Life Is Good Instrumental Version by The Hunts
Glad You Came Instrumental Version by Louis Island
Oakwood OH by Evert Z
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Wellington Cable Car
1:58 Botanic Gardens
2:55 Cuba Street
3:39 Zealandia
4:56 Mount Victoria
5:54 Oriental Bay
6:43 Wellington Waterfront
7:28 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
8:53 Wellington Travel Itinerary
#wellington #thingstodoinwellington #newzealand
