Wellington has so much to offer. Set on the edge of a stunning harbour and surrounded by rolling hills, it is a city waiting to be explored.

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and home to the seat of parliament. However, this vibrant and dynamic city also has many other capital claims including being the cultural, creative and events centre of the country.

The city is certainly home to most national theatre, dance and performance companies, as well as the national museum, archives and library. As a result there is something on almost every night in Wellington - from pacific inspiration to local and international performances.

Some of the cultural organisations based in Wellington include the Royal New Zealand Ballet, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, NBR New Zealand Opera, Te Whaea National Dance and Drama centre, National Film Archives and Library, National Portrait Gallery, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and the New Zealand Book Council.

Wellingtonians are also famously creative and innovative people, and many have succeeded in making a major impact on the world stage. Our filmakers include the likes of Peter Jackson (Lord Of The Rings, King Kong) and Richard Taylor, (Lord Of The Rings, King Kong, Jane and the Dragon), while musicians such as Shihad, Fat Freddies Drop, Hollie Smith and comedy TV duo Flight of the Conchords entertain audiences around the world.

Wellington is home to some of the biggest annual, biennial and one-off events in the country. From theatre to arts, sport, music and live performance, there is always something on.

Just some of the events in Wellington are the New Zealand International Arts Festival (February in even numbered years), Meridian Energy Summer City, NZI Sevens Rugby, Cuba St Carnival (biennial) and, of course, the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.