The Wellington Region is located at the centre of New Zealand and includes New Zealand's capital city—Wellington. The population is approximately 370,000.

The capital of New Zealand, Wellington is surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, and boasts a stunning harbour.

Wellington is also a cultural centre—home to Te Papa, the ground-breaking interactive Museum of New Zealand, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and national treasures such as the original Treaty of Waitangi and Katherine Mansfield's Birthplace.

Wellington City

Set around an attractive waterfront, you'll be hard pressed to find a city in the world that's easier to get around. Wellington enjoys more cafes, bars and restaurants than New York City, and its coffee and craft beer producers are internationally recognised. A creative, cosmopolitan city, Wellington combines the sophistication of a capital with the warmth and personality of a village.

Wellington enjoys around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year - about 30% more than London and just a little less than Melbourne.