How to Spend Three Days in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

I picked the wrong time of year to visit the capital of Aotearoa New Zealand. Autumn was in full force, and my three days in Wellington were full of rain, wind and mist, meaning the city was not looking its best. But if that was Wellington not at its best, then I’m impressed. Commonly called the ‘coolest little capital on Earth’, Wellington is chock-full of cool buildings, cool things to do and cool people. From incredible museums to great views, an impressive food culture, this city is also a paradise for film lovers. One of the best things about the city is that there’s a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities, so no matter the weather, you’ll find something to entertain.

Despite the really bad weather, Wellington is one of my top destinations to visit in New Zealand. As a small city, you don’t need more than a few days to see the highlights, but there’s still plenty to do!

The first of my three days in Wellington was probably the worst, weather-wise. Foggy, windy, horizontal rain…not pleasant. So I did the smart thing and stayed out of it. Hopping on a bus out to the Miramar Penisula, a suburb to the south of the city, I headed to the Wētā Workshop, on the corner of Camperdown Road and Weka Street. I’m a BIG Lord of the Rings fan. Like, pretty massive, in a tried to learn Elvish, spent a year in New Zealand because of it way. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).