Wellington Harbour - courtesy of Sulthan Auliya via Unsplash
Wellington is a small city with a big appetite so, whether you're popping out to a food truck or settling in for an epic degustation, there's something to satisfy every taste. Home to an edgy creative scene, it’s a tantalising combination of bustling urban life and rugged nature set around a walkable city centre.
From culture to coffee, music to movie-making, Wellington’s sights and sounds will leave you wanting more. Make the most of your time in the capital and go and explore what our compact harbour city has to offer.
Check out www.WellingtonNZ.com for more information.
Where to Stay?
Needing accommodation while you're in town for Visa Wellington On a Plate? Whether a stay-cation or a visit to our culinary capital, dive in and sample Visa Wellington On a Plate at one of our official destination partners and enjoy some great deals!
Naumi Hotel Wellington captures the city's vibrant cultural and culinary spirit. With bold textures, rich colours, and intricate design details, the hotel offers a harmonious blend of sophistication and whimsy. Its 62 spacious rooms are thoughtfully designed to balance comfort with creativity, evoking a sense of home while sparking curiosity. Seamlessly blending sculptural and fashionable elements, the hotel embodies Naumi’s distinctive style: daring, vibrant, and expertly crafted.
Naumi Studio Wellington, a heritage gem in the vibrant Cuba Street precinct, celebrates art, romance, and storytelling. The boutique hotel seamlessly blends old-world charm with bold, modern design. Its eclectic style draws inspiration from seafaring narratives, literary heritage, and themes of enduring love, featuring captivating works by New Zealand’s top artists and designers.
Surprise yourself at QT Wellington, a significant fusion of expressive and luxurious art, technology and indulgence. Based in the heart of the creative capital, QT Wellington is a warm invitation to explore and define one of New Zealand’s most eclectic collections of art and character. This is the ideal hub for cultural connoisseurs from around the world, framed in designer opulence and showcased at a gallery opening that never closed. We’re eager to see what you will bring.
Accommodation Offer
QT Wellington are giving Visa Wellington On a Plate fans a special offer of 10% off accommodation during August. Simply enter the special code 'WOAP25' in the Corporate ID field when booking.
InterContinental Wellington is the capital’s premier luxury hotel, offering elegant accommodation, refined dining, and impeccable service in the heart of the city. Just moments from the waterfront, it places guests within easy reach of Wellington’s cultural highlights and natural beauty, immersing them in the city’s unique charm. Following a major transformation, the hotel has achieved a perfect 100% National Building Standards (NBS) rating, reflecting its ongoing commitment to excellence.
The hotel features a range of standout culinary experiences, from seasonal seafood and locally sourced produce at GPO Restaurant to relaxed dining at Two Grey Café, Bar and Eatery. The Lobby Lounge provides an inviting setting for afternoon tea or cocktails, while leisure facilities include a fitness centre, indoor pool, ice bath and sauna. InterContinental Wellington also offers an extensive suite of event spaces, including a modern pillarless ballroom, with all venues conveniently located on one level to ensure a seamless experience.
With its prime location and exceptional amenities, it offers a true sanctuary in New Zealand’s vibrant capital.
How to get here?
Wondering about how to get to Wellington for your delicious looking August? Check out our travel partners who'll help you get here in comfort.
Cruise through the stunning Marlborough Sounds / Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka between Wellington / Whanganui-a-Tara and Picton / Waitohi with Interislander and make the journey part of your Wellington on a Plate experience. With winter foot passenger fares from $50 and kids $25, it’s a great-value way to travel and get a burger experience as well.
WOAP is all about great burgers and bold flavours, and you can get a taste of the festival on board. Settle in for a relaxed 3.5 hour sailing, snap a few scenic shots, then sink your teeth into our WOAP-inspired burger.
It’s the perfect pairing of iconic scenery and seriously good food.
Wellington Airport is the gateway to our capital city and surrounding regions. As one of New Zealand’s three busiest airports, they connect people and goods across the country and the world. Wellington Airport hosts millions of travellers every year and makes major contributions to Wellington's economy, society and wellbeing. Wellington Airport loves to celebrate the best of Wellington and proudly supports Visa Wellington On a Plate and Beervana.
