Destination Du Jour: QT Museum Wellington

While we do like to explore and travel the world in style, it is important to get to know your own back yard before taking on the rest of the globe. And where better to start than in our capital city, Wellington.

The bustling city is known as the most creative city in New Zealand for many reasons. Wellington is home to our iconic art gallery Te Papa, the internationally accredited creative studio Weta Workshops and is also a hotspot for students studying the creative arts.

In terms of accommodation, one of Wellington’s oldest, most iconic gems, the Museum Art Hotel, just got a $12 million makeover and is now under the care of QT Hotels and Resorts. Promising art, design, curiosities and a dash of the absurd, the QT Museum Wellington definitely doesn’t disappoint. The walls of the property host a curated collection of high- and low-brow art, making turning each corner an exciting venture of discovery.

This new creative hub is the epitome of cool luxury – high-tech, sophisticated spaces and a paradise for foodies. Go beyond your boundaries as you are challenged by the scale of their art while experiencing the comfort of having everything the modern traveller needs at your fingertips.

With the two in-house bar and eateries, Hippopotamus and Hot Sauce, be spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. Hippopotamus Restaurant and Cocktail Bar serves up an exquisite spread of French-inspired comfort and fine dining dishes. Hot Sauce spices things up a bit with a bar and menu that really brings the fire, serving all of your favourite drinks and mouth-watering Asian-inspired meals.

Located just a stone’s throw from the centre of the city, the QT Museum Wellington should be on the top of every acquired traveller and busy businessman’s list.