What is the cost of travelling in Wellington?

Item Cape Town Johannesburg Wellington Meal, inexpensive restaurant R 90 R 100 R 149 Domestic beer (0.5 litre draught) R 22 R 20 R 74 Cappuccino (regular) R 19 R 20 R 41 Taxi 1km (normal tariff) R 10 R 12 R 26 Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) R 38 R 38 R 230

Cheap Flights To Wellington: The Best Deals

Last minute Wellington flight offers

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from N/A one-way and R20639 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

Qatar Airways

27 Jul - 24 Aug

JNB

Johannesburg

Round-Trip

WLG

Wellington

R20639

Qatar Airways

06 Nov - 07 Feb

CPT

Cape Town

Round-Trip

WLG

Wellington

R26409

Qantas Airways

27 Jul - 03 Aug

DUR

Durban

Round-Trip

WLG

Wellington

R21879

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Popular airlines to Wellington

Qantas

Why visit Wellington

Artistic Flair

Wellington boasts a stunning amount of quality theatres, showcasing the exceptional talent of the locals.

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New Zealand Film

The capital of New Zealand is the centre of the local film industry. Visit all the sets that were used for the Lord of the Rings movies.

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Exceptional Wildlife

Discover the gorgeous bird species, reptiles and insects that call a part of Wellington their home.

About Wellington

Wellington is the lively capital of New Zealand, with a population of over 200,000 residents. This vibrant city is famed for its artistic environment. Wellington offers you a wonderful blend of history, entertainment and wildlife. The top sights and sounds of this destination include the Wellington Cable Car, Zealandia, and the Wellington Botanic Garden.

Seize this opportunity to explore this lovely city in New Zealand, because cheap flights to Wellington are now available for a limited period! This destination is served by the Wellington International Airport (WLG), which is a 15-minute drive to the city centre. This airport serves a multitude of international airlines, including Air New Zealand Limited and Qantas. Popular flights departing from Johannesburg to Wellington are now available. Flight duration from Johannesburg is approximately 20 hours and 30 minutes.

General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

Currency

New Zealand

New Zealand Dollar

LANGUAGE

Exchange Rate

English / New Zealand Sign Language / Māori

1 ZAR = 0.106 NZD

AIRLINE

TIME ZONE

Air New Zealand

GMT +13

HUB AIRPORT

Wellington International Airport (WLG)

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, and so much more. This destination’s huge number of quality theatres, galleries, museums, restaurants, bars and cafés will simply overwhelm you.

But this is not all that Wellington has to offer. New Zealand’s capital is also the centre of the country’s film industry. It’s furthermore the home of the Lord of the Rings director, Peter Jackson, and includes many of the locations used in his iconic films. One that is within walking distance of Wellington is Mount Victoria.

Other attractions include the Museum of New Zealand, Zealandia (a wildlife sanctuary), the Space Place at Carter Observatory, and the botanical garden and museum at the Wellington Cable Car.

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Best time to visit Wellington

If you are after more availability, pleasant weather and cheaper hotel rates, visit Wellington during the shoulder season from February to March (late summer transitioning into autumn). This period offers moderate temperatures, as the summer season gives way to autumn. There are no school holidays during this time, meaning that you will have plenty of quality accommodation offers to choose from, and you won’t have to deal with the crowds that the peak season brings (the start of summer, from December to January).

Visa & Customs

South Africans do require a visa to enter New Zealand. Ensure that your passport is valid for six months, and that three blank pages are available for entry stamps. See this step-by-step guide on how to apply for your New Zealand visa.

South African High Commission in New Zealand:

Address: Address: Level 7, State Insurance Building, 1 Willis Street, Wellington

Phone: 64 4 815 8484

Fax: 64 4 472 5010

Health & Safety

All travellers should receive the usual routine vaccinations four to six weeks before departing for New Zealand. In addition, some travellers may need to get vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, depending on your activities.

While violent crime in Wellington is rare, don’t forget to practise basic common sense. Keep your valuables secure and out of sight. At night, stay in well-lit areas. Make sure to walk in groups, especially in the early hours of the morning.

Car break-ins can be a problem. To avoid being a victim, remove all your valuables and leave the glove box open to show that there is nothing worth stealing in your car.

Where to Stay?

Plenty of hotels, lodges and hostels are available in Wellington, to suit any traveller, no matter your taste or budget. Some of these establishments include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, restaurants, cafés, laundry facilities, entertainment areas and more. The cost of staying at one of these places ranges from $ 33 to over $ 300.

Getting Around

Wellington’s size makes it ideal to get around on foot. If you wish to use the public transport services, however, there is an extensive network of buses that operate throughout the city centre and beyond.

An icon of Wellington is the cable car. One-way fares will range from $ 2 for kids to $ 4 for adults.

Other travelling options include trains, taxis, and renting a car for your own use.