Wellington Harbour - courtesy of WellingtonNZ
Wellington is a place where food, culture, creativity, nature, and good times come together in a compact, walkable city. From market days and neighbourhood cafés to shared plates, long lunches, and late-night eats, great food is never far away.
When you're not exploring the festival, spend your time discovering independent shops, galleries, live music, waterfront walks, and museums you'll actually enjoy. With a harbour at its heart and something new around every corner, Wellington makes it easy to fill your days and your plate.
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.
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.
Accommodation Offer
Non-members can enjoy 15% off our Best Flexible Rate when booking stays in August. Terms and conditions apply.
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.
