Wellington

North Island

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New Zealand‘s capital city lies in the southern part of the North Island, in a natural amphitheatre between the port and the rolling green hills. In this compact city, your shopping area will be only minutes away from the beautiful forests and golden sand beaches.

Wellington is the cultural, political and geographical heart of New Zealand. It offers an attractive cosmopolitan lifestyle with a wide range of cafes and restaurants, theatres, cinemas and museums, as well as a wealth of parks, gardens, mountains, forests, rivers and beaches.

Wellington is also very popular for lovers of opera and sports. The city boasts venues specially designed for open-air concerts, and the modern Westpac Stadium is home to numerous events and competitions, making Wellington a vibrant city all year round.

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Top things to do in Wellington

Visit Hannahs Laneway to taste the local flavours.
Ride the bright red Wellington Cable Car to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Visit the locations or get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, Avatar, The Chronicles of Narnia and more.
Spend the day at Te Papa Tongarewa to learn about the Māori culture and stories of New Zealand.
Attend the New Zealand Festival or the World of Wearable Art Awards Show for a good dose of arts, fashion, and theatrics.
Drive or walk up to Mount Victoria Lookout for 360-degree views of the city.
Enjoy a culinary experience at Pickle & Pie, Ortega Fish Shack or Logan Brown, then visit a specialist brew bar.

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Weather in Wellington

This city’s climate is temperate marine, generally moderate all year round with warm summers and mild winters, and rarely sees temperatures above 23 °C or below 4 °C.

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Wellington is on the list of the top 8 coffee cities in the world by CNN and is also considered New Zealand’s coffee capital. Head to Flight Coffee’s The Hangar for your coffee fix.

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North Island

The North Island, also named Te Ika-a-Māui, is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the South Island by the Cook Strait. 113,729 sq km, it is the 14th-largest island in the world and home to three-quarters of New Zealand’s population. Smaller but more diverse than the South Island, you can go from enjoying the vibrancy of a cosmopolitan city to relaxing at a sub-tropical beach, hiking up a volcano or experiencing a thermal attraction.