Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located on the south side of New Zealands north island. Interestingly Wellington is only the third largest city in New Zealand. Known to New Zealanders as the 'Capital of Cool'. Wellington isn't just a big city, it offers all the magical scenery that you think of when you here the name New Zealand. When you think of the north island you think of beautiful beaches and a great temperate climate making it an ideal place to visit or live.

Wellington is a very sophisticated city offering everything in the way of entertainment venues including cocktail bars, designer shopping, art galleries, trendy cafes and restaurants. Wellington city is ideally situated on the water front of the Natural Harbour. Here you can take a harbour cruise, go roller blading, rock climbing, swim in the stunning beaches or walk along the Queens Wharf towards Oriental Bay.

Within the city you can take the famous Wellington Writers Walk, take a trip on the cable car or visit the Cable Car Museum. Or even visit Wellingtons beautiful Botanical Gardens.

On Wellingtons south coast you can go on the Seal Coast Safari where you can see the New Zealand Fur Seal colonies that call this region home. If it's wildlife your interested in you can also visit the Karori Sanctuary.

If you are interested in the history of New Zealand then of course as New Zealands capital city, Wellington has all the government houses, parliament house and museums all located within it's CBD.

As you can see Wellington isn't just a capital city, there is so much here waiting for you to come and explore.