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Guided tours, cruise sailings and hotels in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Nearest airport
Wellington (WLG), 3 mi
Time zone
New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)
Cruise ports
Wellington

Guided tours in Wellington

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Trafalgar

Iconic North

New Zealand

From $2,768

per person

Next departure Nov 3, 2026

Trafalgar

New Zealand Uncovered

New Zealand

4.7 (375 reviews)

From $6,746

per person

Next departure Nov 3, 2026

Contiki

Best of New Zealand - Southbound

New Zealand

4.8 (133 reviews)

From $3,220

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Costsaver

Kia Ora New Zealand

New Zealand

From $6,089

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Costsaver

Northern Spotlight

New Zealand

From $3,011

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Cruises calling in Wellington

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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest · World/Grand Voyage

27-Day World Cruise: South Pacific Isles & New Zealand

Feb 9, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 27 nights

Papeete, French Polynesia to Sydney, Australia

Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event, The Finale Sail

Ports of call and details

From $14,399 per guest based on double occupancy

Ocean View, The Finale Sail

Taxes and fees included

Ocean View
$14,399
Veranda Suite
$29,063
Penthouse Suite
$35,598
Owner's Suite and Above
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Princess Cruises · Royal Princess · Australia & New Zealand

Australia & New Zealand

Feb 20, 2027 to Mar 6, 2027 · 14 nights

Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand

Offers: Last Minute Cruise Deals

Ports of call and details

From $2,259 per person, double occupancy

Interior, Last Minute Cruise Deals

Plus $418 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$2,259
Balcony
$2,799
Mini-Suite
$4,659
Oceanview
Suite
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Holland America Line · Noordam · Australia & New Zealand

14-Day Australia & New Zealand

Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 28, 2027 · 14 nights

Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia

Offers: Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package

Ports of call and details

From $3,599 per person, double occupancy

Inside, Have It All - Our Premium Cruise Package

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$3,599
Ocean View
$3,909
Neptune Suite
$7,609
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest · World/Grand Voyage

15-Day World Cruise: New Zealand Explorer

Feb 22, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027 · 15 nights

Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia

Offers: Explore Beyond Event

Ports of call and details

From $15,998 per guest based on double occupancy

Ocean View, Explore Beyond Event

Taxes and fees included

Ocean View
$15,998
Veranda Suite
$21,938
Penthouse Suite
Owner's Suite and Above
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Hotels in Wellington

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Cheapest months for Wellington

November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,997 per personNZ: North Island & KaikŌUra - Southbound

  1. Nov 2026$1,997
  2. Dec 2026$1,997
  3. Jan 2027$2,218
  4. Feb 2027$2,160
  5. Mar 2027$2,350
  6. Apr 2027$2,295
  7. May 2027$2,295
  8. Jun 2027$2,295
  9. Jul 2027$2,250
  10. Aug 2027$2,250
  11. Sep 2027$2,250
  12. Oct 2027$2,435

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

September 2027 is the lowest, from $94 a nightRoyal Princess, 31 nights

  1. Feb 2027$161 a night
  2. Mar 2027$141 a night
  3. Apr 2027no current price
  4. May 2027no current price
  5. Jun 2027no current price
  6. Jul 2027no current price
  7. Aug 2027no current price
  8. Sep 2027$94 a night
  9. Oct 2027$96 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to Wellington

Warmest in February, with an average high of 70°F. Coolest in July, with an average low of 45°F. Most rain in July, about 4.4 inches.Averages around Wellington

Average high and low

  1. Jan70°58° high 70, low 58 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb70°58° high 70, low 58 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar67°56° high 67, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr63°53° high 63, low 53 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May60°50° high 60, low 50 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun56°46° high 56, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul54°45° high 54, low 45 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug55°46° high 55, low 46 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep58°48° high 58, low 48 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct61°50° high 61, low 50 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov64°52° high 64, low 52 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec67°56° high 67, low 56 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan2.3in inches of rain
  2. Feb2.4in inches of rain
  3. Mar2.9in inches of rain
  4. Apr3.0in inches of rain
  5. May3.7in inches of rain
  6. Jun3.8in inches of rain
  7. Jul4.4in inches of rain
  8. Aug4.0in inches of rain
  9. Sep3.1in inches of rain
  10. Oct3.6in inches of rain
  11. Nov2.4in inches of rain
  12. Dec2.6in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Wellington Aero Aws, 1991-2020 averages

Sample itineraries in Wellington

3 days in Wellington on a Luxury Gold tour

The Endless Shores, 8 days

  1. Day 1 Welcome to Wellington

    Wellington Welcome Dinner

    Stay: InterContinental Wellington · Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2 Wellington Sightseeing

    Wellington City Tour · The Urban Eco-sanctuary of Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne

    Stay: InterContinental Wellington · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3 Wellington to Hawke's Bay

    Hawke's Bay Craggy Range Winery Dinner with Wine Tasting · Porters Boutique Hotel

    Stay: Porters Boutique Hotel · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

2 days in Wellington on a Trafalgar tour

Untamed New Zealand - Small Group, 17 days

  1. Day 6 Onwards Wellington

    Greytown Honey

    Stay: James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Wellington · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 7 Wellington onto Blenheim

    Stay: Scenic Hotel Marlborough Blenheim · Meals: Breakfast

3 days in Wellington on a Contiki tour

Best of New Zealand - Southbound, 21 days

  1. Day 8 Mount Ruapehu to Wellington

    Stay: Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 9 Wellington

    Stay: Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 10 Wellington to Kaikōura via Picton

    See Marlborough Sounds from a Ferry · See Seals IRL · Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience

    Stay: Sudima Kaikōura · Meals: Breakfast

4.6 out of 5 from 1,651 traveler reviewsThe average of the 18 rated tours that visit Wellington, from the tour brands’ own scores.

Questions about Wellington

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Wellington?

November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Wellington, from $1,997 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Wellington?

September 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Wellington, from $94 per person per night.

How warm is Wellington in July?

In July the average high around Wellington is 54°F and the average low is 45°F, with about 4.4 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Wellington in January?

In January the average high around Wellington is 70°F and the average low is 58°F, with about 2.3 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Wellington?

July, with about 4.4 inches around Wellington. The driest month is January, with about 2.3 inches.

What is the nearest airport to Wellington?

Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

What time zone is Wellington in?

At Wellington the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).