Meoweler
New Zealand

Wellington / Breezy Paradise, Hobbits Welcome

MeowScore 🙀101/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😻
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

February

Waitangi Day celebrations offer cultural experience. 🐾

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january

Experience the vibrant city atmosphere at the Wellington Cup Day. 🐾

🎉
february

Discover the cultural diversity at the Waitangi Day celebrations. 🐾

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march

Indulge in food and drink at the Wellington Food and Wine Festival. 🐾🍷

🍁
april

Enjoy the mesmerizing Wellington Autumn Festival. 🐾🍂

🎭
may

Experience the creative side of the city at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. 🐾😹

🌊
june

Explore the marine life at the World Oceans Day. 🐾🐠

☕️
july

Warm up with hot chocolate and unique winter experiences at the Wellington Winter fest. 🐾❄️

🌟
august

Discover the festival of lights at the Matariki. 🐾✨

🏅
september

Enjoy the outdoor adventure at the Wellington Marathon. 🐾🏃

🎨
october

Indulge in the creativity at the Wellington Art Week. 🐾🎨

🍲
november

Experience the culinary culture at the Visa Wellington On a Plate. 🐾🍴

🎁
december

Celebrate the holiday season at the Wellington Christmas Festival. 🐾🎄

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical/shopping situation in Wellington is moderately expensive. Visitors may find that prices for food, transportation, and souvenirs are higher than anticipated.

Visit local markets for affordable produce and unique gifts. Check out thrift stores for budget-friendly shopping.

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

To explore the city and surroundings

Usual visit duration

3-5 days

To explore the city and surroundings

Wellington is a small city, but has a lot to offer, such as museums, galleries, parks and beaches within short driving distance.

Tipping

0-5%

minimal tipping culture

Tipping

0-5%

minimal tipping culture

Credit cards widely accepted, splitting the bill is normal, cash is also common

internet situation

great Speed

Decent speeds for most activities

great Availability

Good access across the city

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage throughout Wellington

Electric socket type I

Common in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, China. Doesn't accept other types, mind China's lower voltage (220V).

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biking friendly

Bike lanes+routes

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws/policies

Known as the Windy Kitty, this fantastic feline metropolis boasts litterboxes filled with history and meowtiful purr-amic views.

Find your purrfect catnap spot with cozy napping nooks around every whisker, but watch out for pesky seagulls that might swoop in and steal your tuna treats!

Things to do

The mainstream

🐾🛍️🎨
Cuba Street
🎥🐉👀
Weta Cave
🚠🌃📸
Wellington Cable Car
🌅🗻😻
Mount Victoria Lookout
🐾🐟🎨
Te Papa Tongarewa

The mainstream

🐾🛍️🎨
Cuba Street

Purr-fect for a stroll, Cuba Street is filled with shops, cafes, and street art. Look out for the famous Bucket Fountain and watch your whiskers!

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🎥🐉👀
Weta Cave

Explore the magical world of the paw-some Weta Workshop with a guided tour. Discover amazing movie props and models. Don't miss the gremlin statue!

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🚠🌃📸
Wellington Cable Car

Hop aboard the cat-tractive cable car for a short ride with stunning views. Don't fur-get to snap a photo with the Carter Observatory cat statue.

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🌅🗻😻
Mount Victoria Lookout

Climb to the top of this meow-ntain for panoramic views of Wellington. On a clear day, you can see fur-ever.

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🐾🐟🎨
Te Papa Tongarewa

Museum filled with cat-tastic exhibits on Kiwi culture and history. Enjoy ocean views from the paw-some rooftop terrace. Don't miss the colossal squid!

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Off the beaten path

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The Cable Car Museum
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The Embassy Theatre
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The Adam Art Gallery
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The Southern Walkway
🧙‍♂️
The Weta Cave

Off the beaten path

👩‍🔬
The Cable Car Museum

An informative museum dedicated to the history of the famous cable car system that has transported Wellingtonians since 1902. 🚋

Google Maps
🍿
The Embassy Theatre

A beautiful cinema in the heart of Courtenay Place, it's where most of the New Zealand film premieres are held. 🎥

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🖼️
The Adam Art Gallery

A contemporary art gallery located on the Victoria University campus. Always presenting some of the most cutting-edge projects in the city. 🎨

Google Maps
👟
The Southern Walkway

A 10km walking track that takes you through bush, beaches, and viewpoints with stunning views of the city. 🌳

Google Maps
🧙‍♂️
The Weta Cave

A museum and store dedicated to the special effects workshop behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. 🎬

Google Maps

biking friendly

Bike lanes+routes

walkable

Pedestrian-friendly

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws/policies

Mindful meoweler tips

Windiness Galore

Wellington is famous for its windy weather all year around. So cats should hold onto their hats & humans to their paws!

Café Culture

Wellington has a thriving café culture that's pawfect for cat lovers. Visit The Black Cat Café and Hemingway's for some furry fun & delights.

Wellywood

Wellington is home to the famous WETA Workshop where blockbusters such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were created. Make sure to visit the WETA Cave to catch a glimpse of movie magic.

Te Papa Tongarewa

Don't miss out on a visit to the Te Papa Tongarewa museum to learn about New Zealand's culture, history & art.

Seals by the Sea

Visit the Wellington Waterfront to see a colony of fur seals basking in the sun on the rocks, just a short walk from the city centre.

Useful external sites

www.wellingtonnz.com

WellingtonNZ↗

Official tourism website for Wellington

www.metlink.org.nz

Metlink Wellington↗

Public transport information for Wellington

www.tepapa.govt.nz

Te Papa Museum↗

National museum of New Zealand

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