Coastal city surrounded by hills with wooden Victorian-style houses, Wellington is a pleasant sight offering interesting cultural attractions. This capital city of New Zealand is also home to excellent tourism services and diverse attractions ranging from shopping arcades and entertainment facilities to zoo. The Botanical gardens and a scenic cable car lift taking you enjoy the views over the city are also must-sees in Wellington.
Things to do. Apart from the main sights of the city, Wellington offers you also a good amount of smaller museums, art galleries, historical monuments and nice entertainment facilities. Theatres and festivals in Wellington spice up the cultural life in the city. Malls and boutiques for shopping in Wellington are available, sure, and also nightlife in Wellington has some inviting temptations waiting for you. If you want to try outdoor sports, there are some interesting facilities for kayaking, sailing or diving in Wellington available, and for the information of those wanting to stay on the ground, there are also biking trails and excellent courses for golf around Wellington.
Wellington, New Zealand capital and a city rich with arts and culture
Capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is the place to go for cultural attractions. It is the home of several interesting museums such as Te Papa Tongarewa, which is world-famous for its interactive and innovative experiences. Another major sight in Wellington is the red cable car lifting you to the hills above the city to enjoy magnificent views as well as nice hiking trails and nature wonders of Wellington’s botanical gardens. If you want more nature experiences during your visit to Wellington, you should also visit the wildlife park of Karori that introduces you to endemic species of New Zealand as well as contains some remains of cultural history.Things to do. Apart from the main sights of the city, Wellington offers you also a good amount of smaller museums, art galleries, historical monuments and nice entertainment facilities. Theatres and festivals in Wellington spice up the cultural life in the city. Malls and boutiques for shopping in Wellington are available, sure, and also nightlife in Wellington has some inviting temptations waiting for you. If you want to try outdoor sports, there are some interesting facilities for kayaking, sailing or diving in Wellington available, and for the information of those wanting to stay on the ground, there are also biking trails and excellent courses for golf around Wellington.
Practical information for your trip to Wellington
Located at the southern end of the North Island of New Zealand, Wellington is best reached by air. International flights to Wellington are best available through major Australian airports. You can also travel to Wellington by ferry from South Island or by road or train from Auckland. There is an efficient public transport system in Wellington with buses and electric buses. All major sights of the city can be easily visited by foot, but if you want to do some touring in surrounding regions, car rental in Wellington is a good choice.
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The climate in Wellington is quite warm around the year, but hard winds are common. Summer season in Wellington lasts from December and March, and winter, which is also the wettest time of the year in Wellington, takes place between May and September. In general, the best time to visit Wellington is between November and April.
Visitor services. As the capital of New Zealand and a major cultural center, Wellington has excellent facilities available for visitors. The best place to start your visit to Wellington is the Visitor Information Center near the harbor at the crossing of Victoria and Wakefield Streets. From there you can find thorough information on hotels in Wellington, as well as get recommendations on restaurants in Wellington. If you want to try the local nightlife and partying, check also information on local clubs, which are safe to visit also after dark. Wellington is a quite safe English-speaking city with no major crime problems. Earthquakes in Wellington are not uncommon as the city has been constructed on seismic fault lines.
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