Welcome to Wellington's five star hotel

Facts About Wellington

• Wellington gets more sunshine than Auckland, Melbourne or London and less rain than Auckland or Sydney.
• Wellington is the world's most southern capital and the only capital in the "Roaring Forties" latitudes.
• Wellington was the first capital city to see in the new millennium.
• Nearly all Wellington residents live within 3 km of the sea.
• Wellington has the greatest proportion of open-land per capita: 17.3 ha for every 1,000 residents.
• More Wellingtonians feel safe in their homes than in other cities, according to the Quality of Life Report commissioned by National City Councils 2001.
• Thorndon is New Zealand’s oldest suburb and birthplace of world-renowned author Katherine Mansfield.
  

Wellington City

For more urban pleasures, Wellington City offers a wealth of dining, entertainment and cultural attractions to suit any taste or budget. A compact, easily navigable city only 2 km long, Wellington is divided into four Quarters, each with a unique character:

• Lambton Quarter is the most concentrated shopping district in New Zealand.
• Cuba Quarter is home to trendy cafes and emerging fashion designers.
• Courtenay Quarter is arguably New Zealand's best entertainment centre, boasting an array of theatres and cinemas (and restaurants and bars) - and is also home to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
• Willis Quarter offers a mix of lifestyle shops and cultural attractions, such as the Civic Gallery Wellington.

For points of interest around town, click here.

Greater Wellington

Wellington's close proximity to pristine New Zealand wilderness is a prime attraction for outdoor-adventure seekers, casual tourists and food-and-wine connoisseurs alike. Within a half hour drive of downtown, visitors may enjoy spectacular country scenery and engage in a variety of outdoor activites, from deep-sea fishing in Cook Strait to rock-climbing and abseiling in Hutt Valley. For a more relaxing experience, the vineyards and restaurants of Wairarapa Valley are less than one hour's drive from the city. For regional points of interest, click here.

Bolton staff are pleased to assist with any local tour or travel information, to help make your stay in Wellington the best it can be. Alternatively, you may contact a tour operator directly (below):

Tour Operators

Wellington is home to several touring companies that can provide a delightful variety of tour experiences.

• Dynamic Tours - Wellington-based tour operators mainly focused on the corporate and discerning traveler markets.
• Flat Earth Tours - A luxury tour of Wellington city and the nearby region.
• Hammonds Wellington Sightseeing Tours - Specialising in larger groups, they offer a range of tours through the city and regional Wellington.
• Wellington Rover Tours - A timetabled tour of Wellington city and coastal highlights.
• Zest Food Tours - A foodie’s tour through Wellington’s vibrant and delicious food scene.

For more about what to do around Wellington, visit the Official Wellington Tourism website.