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Wellington Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Wellington Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Wellington - The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington is
located at the southern tip of the North Island. It is situated on
a splendid harbour and hemmed in by steep hills, creating a compact
inner city centre with a mix of historic and modern buildings. It
is the second largest city in the country, the energetic centre for
culture and arts, and is the entertainment, commercial and
political capital of New Zealand, with an air of pronounced
sophistication and vibrancy. Apart from its importance as the
capital, it is the main departure point for the South
Island.
Also called 'Windy Wellington', it lives
up to its name especially in winter when the lashing winds from the
Cook Strait whistle through the wind funnels created by the
high-rise buildings of the central business district. The bustling,
pretty waterfront area is a sheltered refuge with a graceful
promenade, featuring shops, restaurants and various leisure
activities. Brightly coloured sails scud across the harbour, the
reliable wind providing excellent sailing and windsurfing
opportunities. The ferry to the picturesque Days Bay, one of
Wellington's best swimming beaches, affords excellent views of the
city from the water. Dominating the waterfront is the Te Papa
Museum, the pride and joy of the nation that embodies the
quintessence of New Zealand and its people. In
the city centre the Parliamentary District is the architectural
masterpiece of Wellington, including the Old Government Building,
the second largest wooden building in the world; the unmistakable
modernist Beehive, the executive offices of Parliament; Parliament
House and the Victorian Gothic National Library.
The cable car takes people up to the Botanic Gardens for
vistas of the city centre and across the harbour to the Hutt
Valley, one of the scenic locations used in the filming of 'Lord of
the Rings'. Another film site is Mt Victoria, offering sweeping
panoramic views of the city and its suburbs, the surrounding hills
and bays, and the harbour.
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Wellington
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1. Te Papa Museum
Cable Street, Waterfront
www.tepapa.govt.nz |
What is it? Wellington's leading attraction and one of
the world's largest national museums, Te Papa is a tribute to all
that is New Zealand; its people and history, natural environment,
arts and culture. Interactive technology and superb displays bring
the story to life. Motion simulators allow visitors to witness the
explosive creation of pre-historic New Zealand, or to experience a
virtual reality bungy jump. There is also an interactive section on
volcanoes and earthquakes where the effects of an earthquake can be
felt from inside a house and a volcanic eruption viewed on screen.
Other attractions include a range of magnificent exhibitions
featuring some of the country's most important Maori treasures, a
modern 'marae' or Maori meeting house, and an informative display
on the Treaty of Waitangi, between the Maori chiefs and European
settlers in 1840. The natural world is also explored, featuring all
the natural inhabitants of the country.
Hours of Operation: Daily from 10am to 6pm, Thursdays until
9pm
Phone:(0)4 381 7000 |
2. Cable Car
Cable Car Lane, 280 Lambton Quay
www.WellingtonNZ.com/cablecar |
What is it? One of the most popular tourist attractions,
the cable car takes people to the lookout at Kelburn, where there
is a beautiful view over the city and across the harbour. Visitors
can either take a return journey or walk back down through the
beautifully landscaped Botanic Gardens. At the top terminus there
is the small Cable Car Museum explaining its
history.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday from 7am to 10pm, Saturday 8.30am to
10pm, Sunday and Public Holidays from 9am to 10pm
Phone:(0)4 472 2199 |
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