The Wellington isite Visitor Information Centre sits on the ground floor of Tākina Wellington Exhibition and Convention Centre at 50 Cable Street in Te Aro. It gives free travel advice and books tours, activities, transport and accommodation across Wellington and the rest of New Zealand. The website says its staff can help with sights, activities, transport and tours throughout the region and beyond. Its sections cover nature, dining, creativity, day trips, accommodation, transport and maps, and brochures are available. Sightseeing tours pick up from the zone outside Tākina at 217 Wakefield Street.
Customers praise the staff most often, and describe them as helpful, welcoming, informative and efficient. One visitor said a 15-minute visit at the start of a trip gave them off-the-beaten-track ideas suited to their likes and dislikes. Another said the staff offered useful suggestions and tips. Trip booking and local knowledge also come up. One visitor found the top of the spot they visited very cold, at 4 degrees with gusts up to 90 km/h, and warned to dress warm. Our pick in Te Aro for a first stop in Wellington.