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North Island
WELLINGTON CITY
Spend the day discovering the highlights of Wellington city.
The easiest way to get around is by walking or by catching the
'City Circular', a yellow bus that takes in the key attractions
and downtown shopping quarters of Wellington - departs every 15
minutes from bus stops around the city.
Morning options could include the following
attractions:
- Te Papa: New Zealand's
bold and innovative national museum, set on Wellington's
waterfront, provides visitors with a unique insight into
New Zealand and the captivating stories of the land and
hits people. www.tepapa.govt.nz
- Parliament Buildings:
regular tours provide an insight into New Zealand's
political heritage. www.parliament.govt.nz
- Museum of Wellington City
and Sea: visitors are told stories of Wellington in
an interactive and entertaining way. www.bondstore.co.nz
- Katherine Mansfield's
birthplace: the childhood home of the famous writer
has been intricately restored according to the
descriptions of the house in her stories
- Old St Paul's Cathedral:
this gothic-style church was built from New Zealand
native timbers
OR join a guided walking tour with
Walk Wellington, the best way to discover the heart and soul of
the capital city, or pick up a brochure available from a visitor
information centre for self-guided walks, including a Maori
heritage trail.
In the afternoon discover the scenery in and around
Wellington city:
Walk, pedal or rollerblade from the city around the waterfront to
Oriental Bay. The energetic can continue up through the green
belt to the summit of Mt Victoria for a 360-degree panorama of
Wellington. Alternatively catch a bus from downtown Wellington up
to the summit
- Take in the views of the city
and surrounding region on a scenic helicopter flight
- Ride from downtown Wellington
in the Cable Car up to the Botanic Gardens for
sweeping views of the city and harbour
- Wander through the Botanic
Gardens, 26 hectares/64 acres of specialist gardens,
native bush and lawn areas, down to historic Thorndon,
New Zealand's oldest suburb. www.wcc.govt.nz click on
Community and Recreation then Parks and Gardens
- Catch a ferry from the
city across to Days Bay, home to seaside cafes and
quality craft shops or to Somes/Matiu Island Reserve, a
former quarantine and prisoner-of-war island and now a
nature reserve with walking tracks and historic sites
In the evening:
- Dine out and enjoy a fine
meal at one of Wellington's award-winning restaurants
- Go on an evening walking tour
around the Wellington waterfront that highlights the
people, places and events that have shaped the city
- Enjoy a night out at one of
Wellington's many theatres
For more information on
Wellington visit www.wellingtonnz.com
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