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Wellington
Attractions - Things to do
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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Transport -Wellington is very compact and it is easy
to explore on foot, but the public transport option is a good one,
for the city has an excellent system.
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