Wellington is full of amazing things to do with the family, no matter what you’re looking for, Wellington is bound to have it. Wellington has some pretty cool walks that will take your breath away, pat cute farm animals, have a lazy day by the beach or learn more about our fascinating New Zealand birds. Wellington is also known as ‘the windy city’. Don’t miss the ‘Windy Welly’ sign!
Weather
Wellington, also known as ‘Windy Wellington’ is known for being so windy. But don’t let that deter you, Wellington can be absolutely stunning on a summers day, where you’ll find beautiful beaches and fun waterslides to help you cool down. February is when it’s hottest. Winter is rainy so don’t forget your raincoat, the coldest month of the year being July.
Go to metservice.com for a 10 day weather forecast.
Activities
There are lots of family-friendly options for you to choose from for your family getaway. Check out the map to see what’s going.
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© Images via WellingtonNZ.com. Credit: Jeff McEwan / Capture Studios. Location: Point Dorset. Wellington is full of amazing things to do with the family, no matter what you’re looking for, Wellington is bound to have it. Wellington has some pretty cool walks that will take your breath away, pat cute farm animals, have a lazy day by the beach…
About | Oriental Bay Beach Oriental Bay Beach is a small city beach located close to town making it very popular. The gentle slope out to sea makes it a very good swimming spot for families. Or head to the western end and jump in from the wave platform there. The beach is patrolled by Surf Lifeguards during the summer…
About | Deliverance Cove Track The Deliverance Cove Track explores the delightful Castlepoint Scenic Reserve with amazing views of the 162-metre high Castle Rock, the lagoon and lighthouse down below and all the way out along the Wairarapa Coast. It’s definitely worth the walk up, and isn’t too strenuous (though if you choose to do the unofficial walk to the…
About | Castlepoint Beach & Lagoon Ride the sand dunes, go in for a swim, build a sandcastle, look for fossils, explore the rocks, climb Castle Rock or check out the lighthouse and watch the waves come crashing in, Castlepoint Beach has got it all. Castlepoint is a fantastic destination for swimmers, surfers, jetskiers, horse riders and holidaymakers. The annual…
About | Castlepoint Lighthouse Walk The Castlepoint Lighthouse is a nice and easy walk and a must-do if you’re in the Wairarapa region. Boardwalks will guide you up to the lighthouse but you can veer off the track to explore all the nooks and crannies. There are information boards along the way, one stands in front of limestone and talks…
About | Lavender Abbey People come from all over New Zealand when Lavender Abbey announces their ‘Pick Your Own Lavender’ days in January, eager to experience a lavender field, take some amazing photos and leave with handfuls of beautifully scented lavender. Walk down the rows of lavender, immersed with bees, and enjoy the incredible aroma. Bees, did you say? Yes,…
About | Eastern Walkway (and Point Dorset) The Eastern Walkway goes through the native bush, takes in harbour views from the ridgeline, then descends down to the coastline where you can enjoy the bays before returning to your starting point. Running along the Miramar Peninsula, the track goes from Tarakena Bay to Pass of Branda, but you can complete the…
About | Staglands Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a reserve for wildlife, yet so much more. Come to the wildlife reserve to explore, interact with animals, connect with nature, be taken back in time and spend a great day with the family. Staglands Wildlife Reserve has heaps to explore, so get out the map and go discover it all. It’ll take you…