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Spanning just 2 km of a North Island peninsula, Wellington
packs in a bountiful of treats and surprises for visitors
on the tour of New Zealand. Flanked by a shimmering harbor
and densely forested hills, the major tourist attractions
in Wellington are a mere 20-minute walk away from the city
center. On your tour to this vibrant city with an explosive
nightlife, explore the gentler pastimes of Kiwis and their
love for art, culture and history.
Tourist Attractions in Wellington
Wellington owes its sophisticated yet down to earth lifestyle
to its compact size. You can eat at the trendiest restaurants
and cafes, shop at the posh market areas, and retreat to the
nature protected within the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
or snooze at the beach within an hours time.
Visit Te Papa national museum, Parliament Buildings, Lord
of the Rings filming sites, Thorndon (oldest suburb with New
Zealand oldest hotel and pub), Museum of Wellington City and
Sea, the childhood home of Katherine Mansfield (the most famous
writer of New Zealand), Wellington Zoo, Karori Wildlife Sanctuary,
and Old St Paul cathedral on your tour to Wellington city,
with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Other Tourist Attractions in Wellington
Hutt Valley
A haven for outdoor sports and adventure sports enthusiasts,
Hutt Valley offers bush walks, fishing, and mountain biking
to the keen visitors.
Porirua
Located on the gorgeous west coast of Wellington, this Island
in the Pacific Ocean thrives on its Maori culture, art studios
and a creative zing.
Kapiti Coast
An hour away from Wellington, this is the place to be if you
are a wildlife enthusiast who is also a connoisseur of fine
life. The wildlife sanctuaries, a spectacular golf course
and gourmet food restaurants makes Kapiti Coast a stopover
for many tourists on their tours to Wellington.
Activities in Tourist Attractions in Wellington
Walks on the city waterfront, cable car rides from downtown
to Botanical Garden with view of the city and the harbor,
live shows, concerts and performances, kid's entertainment
at Capital E, walks / bus ride to Mount Victoria summit, skating
or rickshaw rides to Oriental Bay, harbor cruises, ferry to
Matiu and Somes Islands, shopping at downtown's four districts,
sea kayaking at Wellington Hrabor, day trips to the south
coast famous for fur seals, bush walks, and beach and water
sports at the Scorching Bay.
Is it a surprise then that to truly experience Wellington,
you need to stay on for a little longer than you would have
previously thought?
How to Reach Wellington
The International Airport connects Wellington to the major
world cities and New Zealand's other tourist destinations.
The efficient system of buses and trains connect Wellington
to other cities in North Island, whereas ferries connect it
to the cities in South Island.
Theme Highways
Besides guided tours, you can also tour Wellington by road
on the theme highways.
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