Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and is situated at the bottom of the North Island. Centred around Wellington Harbour and surrounded by rolling hills, Wellington is New Zealand’s Culture Capital. Here’s our pick of the 5 top things to do in Wellington, all easily accessible by rental car.

Located at the bottom tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range, Wellington offers a great base for exploring the area in your rental car. Hit the road to experience some of these great attractions or head further afield on a road trip.