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Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

3 days in Wellington

Creative harbour capital, cafés and film country. Here's how to spend 3 days in Wellington: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Wellington trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Wellington itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Stewart Dawson's Building~$5
Stewart Dawson's building was a historic building on the corner of Lambton Quay and Willis Street in Wellington, New Zealand. The façade has been retained. Built in 1900 for the Lo
12:30
Old Bank Arcade~$5
The Old Bank Arcade is a retail and office complex on a corner site at Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand.
16:00
New Zealand Library Association~$5
The New Zealand Library Association Inc., operating as LIANZA, is the professional organisation for library and information workers in New Zealand, and also promotes library and in
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Inconstant (ship)~$5
Inconstant was a wooden full-rigged sailing ship built in 1848 at Cape Breton, Nova Scotia which later became known as "Plimmer's Ark" and played an important role in the developme
16:00
AMP Society Building~$5
The AMP Society Building is a historic building on Customhouse Quay, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Day 3

09:00
Unity Books~$5
Unity Books is an independent New Zealand bookseller founded in Wellington by the New Zealand sportsman Alan Preston in 1967. It has a bookshop in Wellington, and separate adult an
12:30
Carrigafoyle, Wellington~$5
Carrigafoyle is a historic building in Wellington, New Zealand.
16:00
New Zealand Geographic Board~$5
The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (NZGB) is the authority over geographical and hydrographic names within New Zealand and its territorial waters. This inc

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What 3 days in Wellington costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Wellington: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Wellington?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Wellington without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Wellington?+

Start with Stewart Dawson's Building, Old Bank Arcade and New Zealand Library Association. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Wellington cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Wellington?+

The best months to visit Wellington are January, February, March and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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