The World of WearableArt®, known as WOW®, is a renowned international design competition that attracts hundreds of entries from all over the world. Finalists compete for over $165,000 in prize money plus internships with leading creative companies such as Weta Workshop. Every year the event is held in Wellington and this year the Awards Show […]

We know how tricky it can be to pick a great place to eat out when you arrive in a city for the first time, or even if you have been a couple of times already and can’t remember all the good places to grab a bite to eat. We decided to ask all our […]

We often get asked for recommendations for places to head out for a day trip when people come to visit us at the Willis Wellington. After exploring the vibrant city, people want to get out and explore the local area and one of the top tips we give people is to take the coastal road […]

Zealandia is one of New Zealand’s most exciting tourist attractions and is situated right in the heart of Wellington, so close to the CBD that you couldn’t believe a place like this existed. As soon as you enter this, the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, you are transported a million miles away from the hustle […]

That’s right people – the much anticipated Visa Wellington on a Plate event is back and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Held over two weeks every August, the Visa Wellington on a Plate event has quickly grown to become one of New Zealand’s biggest food festivals with a wide range […]

New Zealand’s most popular beer festival is coming back to Wellington and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Celebrating its 15th year, Beervana is a celebration of New Zealand craft beer and has been attracting some of New Zealand’s brightest stars in the beer brewing world over the past 15 years. […]

The Interislander Ferry is an iconic part of any journey around New Zealand. For many, it’s the gateway from the North to the South Island or vice versa and a necessary trip for thousands of visitors and Kiwis every year. Departing from Wellington in the North Island and dropping you in Picton in the South […]

If you’re looking for something to do the next time you’re in Wellington then look no further than the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Our national museum is crammed full of great exhibits for all the family and there is always something new and exciting coming to the museum so no trip is […]

This weekend sees the start of the Steinlager Series where the New Zealand All Blacks will take on Wales in a three match series. The opening test is on the 11 June at Eden Park, Auckland and whilst tickets may have sold out for the game, there is still time to book your accommodation at […]

Wellington is awash with some pretty awesome events this June. Here are a few of our Wellington events highlights: Michael Jackson: HIStory – Sunday 5 June, The Opera House If you are a Michael Jackson fan then this is a must see event! This musical tribute and live concert experience journeys through Michael Jackson’s vast […]