Wellington Travel Guide
Wellington |
The capital of New Zealand (the world’s most southerly capital), located at the southern tip of the North Island, enjoys a beautiful natural setting, nestled as…
While you're there
Te Papa Museum
Te Papa Museum
Te Papa is one of the few museums in the world that can claim to have been built from scratch in the last decade. Opened in 1998, New Zealand's National Museum is widely regarded as one of the…
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Upcoming Events in Wellington |
 | Fringe NZ Festival Feb - Mar 2010 (annual) Wellington First held in 1994, the Fringe NZ Festival presents more than 100 productions at… more... |
 | Wellington International Jazz Festival Mar 2010 (annual) Wellington First held in 1997, the Wellington International Jazz Festival welcomes the… more... |
 | New Zealand International Arts Festival Feb - Mar 2010 (biennial) Wellington This important biennial international arts festival in Wellington brings together… more... |
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Nightlife |
Bohemian Cuba Street is a good spot for drinking with laid-back and funky bars while the action centres on Courtenay Place for late night bars and clubs. The free listings papers Capital Times (website: www.captimes.co.nz) and City Voice, are a good place to turn for up-to-date information on nightlife in Wellington. Bars: Beers aficionados should head for The Courtenay Arms, 26 Allen Street, a pub with good English and Irish beers, or the Malthouse, 47 Willis Street, which has a good selection …
Sightseeing |
Te Papa, the national museum, dominates the city’s skyline on the waterfront, and a visit to this extraordinary place is a must for any visitor to New Zealand. Several other attractions can be found on the waterfront or nearby, including the Parliament Buildings and the Museum of Wellington City & Sea. The hills around the harbour also have their fair share of attractions, most notably the Botanical Gardens and Katherine Mansfield’s Birthplace, while further afield are the Wellington Zoo and the…
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