Description
The gateway to get to the South Island, Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city and home to Parliament.Located on the south-western tip of the North Island, the city is framed by hillsides around a magnificent harbour.
The city prides itself on its cultural and artistic facilities and events – Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand and nearby Wellington City Art Gallery, as well as numerous private galleries and a cutting-edge film industry, the base of Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and of the famous Weta Workshop in Miramar. Wellington is also the birthplace of one of New Zealand’s most famous writers, Katherine Mansfield.
The city shoreline features a mix of contemporary and historical architecture has been opened up to restaurants, galleries and apartments. Joggers, cyclists and pedestrians throng the waterfront. The city centre is very compact and easy to walk around. Stunning views of the city can be enjoyed from Mt Victoria.
Wellington boasts a huge range of quality restaurants, cafes, bars, galleries, shops and theatres and a humming nightlife.
Key Information
- Duration:
- 2.5 hours
- Departure Time:
- 10.00am
- Finish Time:
- 12.30pm