Wellington

Famous for being wildly creative, Wellington is fuelled by an economy of great food, craft beer, coffee, wine and fantastic culinary events. The nation's capital is a confident city, beloved of its close-knit citizens and lauded by visitors for its blend of urban zing and wild environment. Its harbour and hills encourage outdoor activities such as walking and sea sports, alongside cosmopolitan indulgences such as shopping, bar-hopping and dining out. The forested Tararua Range that dominates the skyline to the east separates the coast from Wairarapa's pretty rural plains, famed for the production of world-class Pinot Noir.

Touted as having more restaurants and cafes per capita than New York, it will come as no surprise that you are spoilt for choice right across the Wellington region when choosing somewhere to eat and drink. Wellington's played a key role in creating New Zealand's renowned coffee and craft beer cultures and there's no better place than the source to taste them for yourself.