31 days in Wellington Itinerary

Wellington, the world's southernmost capital city and New Zealand's second most populous urban area, combines the nation's rugged history and nature with its modern and cosmopolitan present.

Change things up with these side-trips from Wellington: Mount Stokes (in Kenepuru), Marlborough Sounds (in Picton) and Masterton (The Woolshed Museum, Pukaha National Wildlife Centre, &more). On the 31st (Sat), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Wellington Botanic Garden, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wellington Zoo, get a dose of the wild on Kapiti Island Nature Tours, and look for all kinds of wild species at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Wellington trip builder website.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Wellington International Airport. In December in Wellington, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 15°C at night.