Wellington

Wellington is nestled between a shimmering harbor and beautiful undulating green hills. New Zealand’s capital city is famous for its culture, arts, heritage, and native beauty. There is a lot to do and see in this beautiful and busy city.

Relax at Oriental Bay, Wellington’s golden-sand inner-city beach. Here you will find museums, art galleries and theater shows that are at the heart of the city’s cultural scene.  On the waterfront itself you’ll find Te Papa Tongarewa Museum, New Zealand’s national museum. Te Papa is one of the best interactive museums in the world.  Weta Cave and Studio Tours allows you to get up close to New Zealand’s 20 years of filmmaking.

Wellington is widely known for it’s good taste. You can enjoy coffee, cocktails, cafes and fine dining all within easy walking distance around Courtenay Place and Cuba Street in this culinary capital.

Wellington has activities like mountain biking and sea-water kayaking if you’re into the outdoors. There are also a variety of beautiful walks around the harbor and surrounding hills. Or you can choose to ride the historic cable car up the hill to Kelburn for amazing views over the city and the Botanic Gardens. Walk or take a bus from the city to the summit of Mount Victoria for a panoramic view of Wellington. Harbor cruises are another way to enjoy views of the city.

If you are interested in animals, check out ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, an urban sanctuary where rare native species are flourishing in the wild. Explore scenic walks, spot kākā, tuatara and other animals, listen to a ranger talk and a then take a boat ride.