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Wellington, New Zealand

  • Welcome

    Wellington is New Zealand’s political and cultural capital. It’s home to the National Museum (Te Papa), the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

    Tucked beside a beautiful harbour and encircled by green hills, Wellington is a bustling, city full of galleries, museums, theatres, bars and quirky shops. The capital is peppered with offbeat cafes that sell famously strong coffee.

    A strong community of musicians and bands, including some of New Zealand’s best loved recording and live acts, makes Wellington a great night out.

    Wellington is well loved for its compact urban layout - you can cover the whole inner city in an easy walk.

  • Wellington Cable car and views of the harbour

    The Wellington Cable Car is one of Wellington’s oldest & most popular tourist attractions. The cars run from Lambton Quay in the heart of the central business district and within 5 minutes whisk you past Kelburn Park and Victoria University to the top of the Wellington Botanic Gardens with its magnificent lookout over the city and harbour.

  • Westpac Stadium

    Situated within walking distance of the CBD, the stadium hosts many major sporting and entertainment events from international rugby and football matches to rock concerts.

  • Outdoor dining

    Summer is all about dining “al fresco” and Wellington is just the place to experience it. With restaurants and bars located around the waterfront and within the central city, diners are spoilt for choice.

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Wellington by the numbers

448,956

Total population

5,304

International student population

107

Number of countries represented by international students in this place

Terrain
Mixed, fairly hilly

Average sunshine hours
2,065 last year

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Average cost of living
weekly, NZD $340 (convert)

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Number of institutions by type

  • University 3
  • Secondary 16
  • Primary / Intermediate 70
  • Private training establishment 12
  • Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics 2
  • English language center 2

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  • Bus
    There are many buses from around the North Island that run to Wellington - but arriving by bus is most popular if you are traveling from the smaller nearby places. Buses are very affordable and offer a relaxed, clean and flexible way to get to Wellington. Close
  • Car
    Wellington is the most southern point of the North Island, so arriving by car is as easy as driving 'down' the North Island. Wellington has good motorway infrastructure making it fast to enter and exit by car. Close
  • Domestic Flight
    Wellington Airport is close to the center of New Zealand, making flying an affordable, fast way to get to Wellington. It is a one hour flight to Auckland, and only a little more than that to other main centres, like Christchurch and Dunedin. Close
  • Rail
    KiwiRail operates two train services which brings people from around New Zealand to Wellington. Their Overlander service runs daily from Auckland, and their Coastal Pacific service runs from Christchurch in the South Island (vie the Ferry) to Wellington. Trains are a relaxed, affordable and convenient way to travel to Wellington from around New Zealand. Close
  • Boat
    Wellington is a coastal city and is the connection point for ferries running between New Zealand's North and South islands. In as little as 3-4 hours you can arrive in Wellington from Picton, which is at the top of the South Island. Ferries run several times day, offer breathtaking scenery and offer easy connections with other transport options onshore at each end. Close
  • International Flight
    There are many airlines offering flights directly to and from Wellington International Airport, or via a connecting flight from Auckland. For those airlines that don't fly directly into Wellington, the connecting flights from Auckland of Christchurch have around an hour flight-time. Close

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  • Bus
    Taking the bus is a great way to get around Wellington. Buses run to every part of the city and Wellington was the first in New Zealand to offer pre-paid contact-less payment cards, known as Snapper cards. Wellington has a small geographic size, so you can move very quickly about the city using busses. Close
  • Bicycle
    Being a reasonably hilly city, cycling won't suit everyone in Wellington. If you live/study on the flat then cycling is very feasible, and if you live in a more hilly area and want the exercise, then cycling can still be a great option because you never need to travel far. Close
  • Walk
    Because of it's size, many students simply walk around Wellington. Walking in from the suburbs won't take long, and the CBD and waterfront area is very well set-up for walking. Close
  • Boat
    Not many people in Wellington can commute by boat, but for those who live in the beautiful areas of Eastbourne, there is the option to avoid the roads and take a small ferry across the harbor into the CBD. Close
  • Car
    Many students own cars in Wellington. Owning a car not essential but students living or traveling outside of the CBD often appreciate the flexibility of driving. There are a range of parking options available to suit different budgets and needs. Close
  • Rail
    Wellington has a very busy train network and train station in the CBD. Each day thousands of people take a train into and out of the city in from the northern suburbs. Wellington commuter trains are very affordable and have run many times a day to each location. Close
  • Taxi
    There are many taxis in Wellington. A short taxi ride within the CBD could cost approximately NZ$10; and around NZ$30-50 between the CBD and airport. Close

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Total Population 448,956
Student Population
International Student Population 5,304
Number of countries represented by international students in this place 107
Terrain Mixed, fairly hilly
Average sunshine hours 2,065 hours
Average cost of living $340 / week
Number of institutions by type
University 3
Secondary 16
Primary/Intermediate 70
Private training establishment 12
English language center 2
Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics 2

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