Wellington

Oceania

Wellington may be little, but this diminutive capital city is big on funky café culture and beautiful views. Snuggled between steep forest-clad hills and a wide sweep of bay looking out to Cook Strait, Wellington spreads out across the slopes, and a sturdy pair of walking shoes benefits visitors who want to explore outside of the central district.

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Good things do come in small packages. Wellington may be little, but this diminutive capital city is big on funky café culture and beautiful views. Snuggled between steep forest-clad hills and a wide sweep of bay looking out to Cook Strait, Wellington spreads out across the slopes, and a sturdy pair of walking shoes benefits visitors who want to explore …

Wellington

Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE English CURRENCY New Zealand Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT September to February NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Wellington Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT Wellington International Airport EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 111 INTERNET ACCESS Free wi-fi is available throughout most of Wellington’s Central Business District. VISA Citizens of 60 countries, including Australia, the UK, the US and most EU countries, don’t need visas for …

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Getting Around

Bicycle If you’re fit or keep to the flat, cycling is a viable option. If you’d like some extra help on the hills, consider an electric bike. They’re available from Switched On Bikes and On Yer Bike, while Ferg’s Kayaks only hires the pedal-powered version. Bus Frequent and efficient Metlink buses cover the whole Wellington region, running between approximately 6am …

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History & Culture

Settlement in Wellington started as early as the 10th century when Kupe discovered and explored the city. European settlement commenced with the arrival of the ship Tory on 20 September 1839, which was followed by the Aurora on 22 January 1840. They constructed their homes at Petone at the mouth of the Hutt River. Wellington became the capital in 1865 …

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Top Attractions

Wellington Cable Car and the Kelbrun Lookout Wellington’s antique cable car has been chugging up the hill to the Kelburn Lookout, next door to the Botanic Gardens, since 1912. This quaint journey is a scenic (and much more relaxed) alternative to puffing your way up Wellington’s steep hill from Lambton Quay in the waterfront central district. There are excellent views …

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