Wellington Travel Information


Wellington New Zealand, Bee hive Parliament buildings


Wellington is New Zealand's 2nd largest city. Located near the southernmost point of the North Island with an international airport and interisland ferry terminal, Wellington is the main crossover point for travel between the North and South Islands.

Wellington is the capital city and political centre of New Zeland. Home to Te Papa, the ground-breaking interactive Museum of New Zealand, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and national treasures such as the original Treaty of Waitangi.

Wellington boasts some fantastic scenery and will reveal to the traveller the creative, political and cultural nature of New Zealand.

A compact and interesting city, Wellington is nestled between a dramatic harbour and bush clad hills. Great views can be found at the top of Mount Victoria, or by catching the cable car up to the Botanic Gardens.

Amongst other things, Wellington is famous for its restaurants, wine and coffee. With more than 300 cafes and restaurants are located throughout the city, Wellington has more places to eat and drink per head than New York!


Wellington Attractions:

Te Papa Museum - Te Papa's key tasks are to preserve and present the taonga (treasures) of New Zealand's peoples and to interpret the country's heritage for national and international audiences.
Parliament Buildings - These buildings are a prime example of New Zealand art and an outlet to the world of politics in Wellington.
Wellington Zoo - New Zealand's oldest zoo, Wellington Zoo was founded in 1906 when a young lion was presented to Wellington city by the Bostok and Wombwell Circus. Following years of growth and variations in attitudes towards zoos, Wellington Zoo is committed to a future in conservation education by bringing animals and people closer together.
Wellington Rover Tours - A range of sightseeing tour options exploring Wellington city, movie locations, the coast, its parks and cafes and restaurants.
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary - A world first conservation attraction where a unique protected natural area is being patiently restored. Some of New Zealand's rarest and most endangered wildlife has been released inside the Sanctuary like the little spotted kiwi, saddleback, stitchbird and kaka.
Carter Observatory - located in the majestic Botanical gardens in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand and is easily accessed via the cable car from the main shopping area or while enjoying the Garden's many walks. The Observatory has a Planetarium, visitor gift shop, lecture theatre, many static displays, plus a range of telescopes, all available to the public.


Wellington Transport

The best way to travel Wellington and the whole north island of New Zealand is by Rental Car.

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