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Thanks to the moderate climate, there’s not really a bad time of year to visit Wellington.
However, there are months that are quieter than others when it comes to crowds. Here’s the insider info on the best time to visit New Zealand’s capital city.
To get the best of both worlds - decent weather and lower prices - we recommend visiting Wellington from early March to early May.
If you're not fussed by paying higher prices at hotels or by a few extra people around, for the best weather, head to Wellington during the summer months from December to February.
New Zealand flights from $353 return
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Available until December 2021 to Queenstown, Wellington, Christchurch and more with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas. Sample fare is Melbourne-Auckland. T&Cs apply.
Campervan hire from $5/day
Available on select routes, dates and locations in Australia, including Darwin, Alice Springs, Cairns and Brisbane, and New Zealand.
Up to 15% off New Zealand tours
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Available on select travel dates until 30 June 2022. Destinations included Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select trips from 19 April 2021 onward. Destinations include Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select trips until 30 June 2022 to Australia, New Zealand, Bali, Alaska, India, Thailand, Peru, South Africa, Japan, Maldives, Canada and more. T&Cs apply.
Flights to New Zealand from $321 return
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Available on flights from July - September 2021 to Queenstown, Wellington, Christchurch and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Auckland with Jetstar. T&Cs apply.
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand rentals
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Available on 2+ days rentals until 11 December 2021 when you book 21 days in advance. Destinations include Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
Earn double points on stays
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Register and stay until 31 May 2021 on hotels across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia and Hawaii to earn double points. Must be a member to avail offer. Membership is free. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. T&Cs apply
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Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of EUR€100. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand and more.
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Available on select travel dates when you spend a minimum of EUR€200. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand and more.
Up to 66% off New Zealand hotels
Available on select stay dates in Auckland. Includes free cancellation, breakfast and more.
Flights to New Zealand from $301 each way
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Available on select travel dates to Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample fare is Brisbane-Christchurch with Air New Zealand. Other airline includes Qantas Airways from $341. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates to Auckland, Otago, Wellington and Canterbury. T&Cs apply.
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Available on stays until 30 September 2021 in Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland. Minimum of 2 nights stay required. T&Cs apply.
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Available on rentals from 20 April 2021 - 31 March 2022 when you use the code. T&Cs apply.
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Available on Hippie Camper rentals until 31 March 2022 when you book 180 days in advance. Destinations include Auckland and Christchurch. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select rental dates with Britz, Apollo, Cheapa and more. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
New Zealand 8-day adventure with flights from $1,799
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Available on select travel dates from 1 May 2021 - 31 March 2022 to Auckland and Wellington. Includes return airfare, accommodation and Northern Explorer full day rail journey. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates from 1 May 2021 - 31 March 2022 departing from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Includes return airfare, accommodation and car hire. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates from 1 May 2021 - 31 March 2022 departing from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Includes return airfare, accommodation and car hire. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates from 25 April - 30 November 2021. Includes accommodation, Bay of Islands tour, 5-day car hire and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select travel dates from 1 May 2021 - 31 March 2022 departing from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Includes return airfare, accommodation and car hire. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel until 30 September 2021. Includes return airfare, stay at The Sebel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, breakfast, bottle of wine and late check out. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel until 29 March 2022. Includes return airfare, stay at Braemar Lodge & Spa, breakfast, welcome drinks, $50 dining credit and more. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel until 28 February 2022. Includes return airfare, stay at Stoneridge Estate, breakfast, daily cheeseboard and two glasses of wine, and more. Valid for 2 persons. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel until 28 February 2022. Includes return airfare, stay at Hotel Fitzroy, breakfast, bottle of wine and chocolates, and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 16% off 10-night all-inclusive New Zealand cruise with flight
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Available on 19 February 2022. Includes one-way flight to Auckland and two-night pre-cruise hotel stay, onboard meals and more. Must purchase 2 packages. T&Cs apply.
Australia and New Zealand cruises from USD$228
Available on select dates in 2021-2022 with Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and more. Sample rate is for a 3-night cruise with Carnival Cruises.
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Available on select travel dates. Destinations include Christchurch, Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington and more. Plus get free breakfast, free cancellation and pay at the hotel options on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
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Up to $400 OBCs on worldwide cruises
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Available on select voyages from 2021 - 2023 when you book a balcony, deluxe balcony, mini-suite or suite rooms. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska, USA, Japan, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select voyages from 2021 - 2023 when you book an Interior or Oceanview stateroom. Destinations include Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska, Japan, Europe and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available for travel from 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022 across Australia and New Zealand, including Uluru, Darwin, Cairns, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Queenstown and more. T&Cs apply.
Extra 10% off Australia and New Zealand stays
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Available on stays until 23 December 2021 when you join Oaks Discovery. Destinations include Gold Coast, Broome, Darwin, Sydney, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington and more. Minimum night stays required on select hotels. T&Cs apply.
Up to 50% off worldwide flights
Available on select dates when you book Express Deals. Destination include Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 15% off last-minute trips
Valid for travel on select dates in 2020 and 2021. Destinations include Europe, UK, the Middle East, Argentina, India, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and Africa and more. T&Cs apply.
Up to 30% off 8+ nights stays
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Available on stays until 30 June 2021 on select hotels in Indonesia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
Up to 25% off 5+ nights stays
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Available on stays until 30 June 2021 on select hotels in Indonesia and New Zealand. T&Cs apply.
In summer (December to February) temperatures in Wellington range from 13-20°C. In autumn (March-May), the mercury hangs around 11-16.5°C. In winter (June-August) you can expect temperatures of 6.5-11°C and a 55% daily chance of rain. In spring (September-November) the temperatures rise again to anywhere between 9 and 15.5°C.
Best time to visit Wellington, weather wise: Summer – December to February.
Cheapest time to visit Wellington: Winter – June to August.
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