Best Hotels near Wellington Cable Car for 2026

Best Hotels near Wellington Intl Airport (WLG) for 2026

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Best Hotels near Wellington Cable Car for 2026

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How Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala Created A Millennial Favorite With His Eclectic Naumi Hotels In New Zealand

It was early evening in Wellington, New Zealand, at the tail end of winter, and the very creative visionary Gaurang Jhunjhnuwala was beaming over his new hotel launch. At the age of 35, he is one of ...

Sweeping upgrades for Wellington hotels

The capital's hotel scene just got $7 million more swish as Novotel on The Terrace completed refurbishing all of its 139 rooms and the aging Central City Hotel will be rebranded Grand Mercure this ...

Best hotels in Wellington

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Accommodation capacity in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, is on the rise, due to raft of new and refurbished properties coming onto the market, with in 2006, Wellington’s accommodation capacity ...

Extreme rainfall in New Zealand causes devastating flooding in Wellington

A month's worth of rain fell in the capital city of Wellington, triggering landslides and massive flooding that washed away ...

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand’s capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington. The Capital Kiwi Project has relocated 250 ...

Equestrian site's plans in Wellington draw attention in horse country

A few Wellington residents expressed concern over land use changes sought by Agricultural Blending Co., run by Matthew ...

Getting Around Wellington

The best way to get around Wellington is on foot since the downtown area is compact. When your legs need a break – or you want to reach places beyond the central business district – Wellington also ...

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New Zealand Declares Emergency in Capital After It Was Battered by Torrential Rain

There were landslides, flash floods and the closure of more than 100 schools in Wellington and the surrounding region.

Best Times To Visit Wellington

The best time to visit Wellington is between March and May (the autumn shoulder season) when the weather is warm but the city isn't overcrowded. Winter, which spans from June to August, is considered ...

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Wellington high school student charged after gun found on campus

A Wellington high school student is facing charges after a gun was discovered in their backpack, with officials confirming it ...