Unless you’re planning to strictly visit New Zealand’s South Island, Wellington should be a must-visit city on your list. If you are visiting both islands and arriving through Auckland, you’ll go through Wellington to reach the South Island (unless you plan to fly there). We took the ferry from Wellington to Picton through the Cook Strait, which...
Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand/Aotearoa, is beautiful and located on Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson). If the South Island is part of your trip itinerary, you’re likely going to be flying out of Wellington or taking one of the many ferries out of the city and across the Cook Straight. And if you’re reading this, you might be looking for...