New Zealand Information
About Wellington New Zealand
Wellington City is the Capital City of New Zealand.
Wellington is a cultural centre of New Zealand. Wellington is home to Te Papa (the ground-breaking interactive Museum of New Zealand), the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and national treasures such as the original Treaty of Waitangi and Katherine Mansfield's Birthplace.
Wellington City is nestled between a dramatic harbour and bush clad hills. Enjoy great views from the top of Mount Victoria, or catch the cable car up to the Botanic Gardens. Downtown Wellington is ideally explored on foot. Made up of four quarters each with their own distinct mix of shopping, cafes, transport, accommodation, Wellington's intense urban experience is unrivalled in the country.
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum
Te Papa is New Zealand's bold, innovative national museum set on Wellington's waterfront. Visit the museum and get a unique and authentic experience of New Zealand's treasures, stories and people.
Te Papa's key tasks are to preserve and present the taonga (treasures) of New Zealand's peoples and to interpret the country's heritage for national and international audiences."
Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa
Kapiti Island
Kapiti Island is a 30-minute boat ride from Auckland City. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique island and gain a special Maori perspective into the history of the island.
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve is one of New Zealand's premier conservation sites. It provides a great insight into how New Zealand would have looked before the arrival of mankind.
Places to Visit in Wellington
There are many interesting places to visit in Wellington, New Zealand's most popular holiday location.
Places of Interest
- St Paul's Cathedral » information
- Capital E » information
- The Beehive » information
Museums
- Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa » information
- Museum of Wellington City & Sea » information
- Dowse Art Museum » information