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Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand

5 days in Wellington

Creative harbour capital, cafés and film country. Here's how to spend 5 days in Wellington: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Wellington trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 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.
3

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
4

Day 4

09:00
Wellington Central Library~$5
Wellington Central Library is a public library building in the central business district of Wellington, in New Zealand. It is owned by Wellington City Council and is listed as a Ca
12:30
Independent Police Conduct Authority~$5
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) is an independent civilian oversight body that considers complaints against the New Zealand Police and oversees their conduct. It de
16:00
Radio New Zealand~$5
Radio New Zealand, commonly known as RNZ or Radio NZ, is a New Zealand public service broadcaster, non-commercial and Crown entity. Established under the Radio New Zealand Act 1995
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Day 5

09:00
Majestic Centre~$5
The Majestic Centre, designed by Jack Manning of Manning Mitchell in association with Kendon McGrail of Jasmax Architects, was completed in 1991. The main building of the Majestic
12:30
Embassy of Ireland, Wellington~$5
The Embassy of Ireland in New Zealand is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Ireland to New Zealand. Formally established in 2018 within the EU delegation to New Zealand, the
16:00
Quasi (sculpture)~$15
Quasi is a sculpture by New Zealand artist Ronnie van Hout displayed on the roof of the Christchurch Art Gallery and then on the roof of City Gallery Wellington. It has drawn negat

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What 5 days in Wellington costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Wellington: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Wellington?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Wellington, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Wellington cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 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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