Wellington is New Zealand's centre of government and capital city. The city is situated alongside Wellington Harbour and surrounded by rolling hills. From the central business district, it is only a quick drive to the coastline.
As a region Wellington has a diverse range of landscapes including regional parks and forests.
Things to see and do
- Wellington Harbour
- Frank Kitts Park
- Botanic Gardens
- Karori Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Beehive (Parliament)
- Royal New Zealand Ballet
- New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
- NBR New Zealand Opera
- Te Whaea National Dance and Drama centre
- Capital E National Theatre for children
- National Film Archives & Library
- National Portrait Gallery
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
- National War Memorial
- New Zealand International Arts Festival (biennial)
- Meridian Energy Summer City
- NZI Sevens Rugby
- Cuba St Carnival (biennial)
- Fringe Festival
- Vodafone Homegrown
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